New Knives for 2023: MADE THE CUT

New Year, New Knives

It’s been said that starting off the New Year with new knives can bring you good luck. We’re not sure if that saying is for real or not, but what we do know is that we don’t need any excuses to cop ourselves the latest and greatest in pocketknives. In our first chapter of Made The Cut of 2023, we get a preview at some of the freshest cutting implements to hit the market. See anything you like? Which new blade will you make space for in your pocket or backpack?

Zero Tolerance/0022CU

Zero Tolerance/0022CU

OPEN LENGTH: 4.75”
CLOSED LENGTH: 3.0”
BLADE LENGTH: 1.8”
BLADE MATERIAL: CPM 20CV
HANDLE MATERIAL: Copper
WEIGHT: 2.8 ounces
MSRP: From $290

zt.kaiusa.com

CRKT/Attaboy

CRKT/Attaboy

OPEN LENGTH: 6.50”
CLOSED LENGTH: 3.80”
BLADE LENGTH: 2.73”
BLADE MATERIAL: D2
HANDLE MATERIAL: Glass Reinforced Nylon
WEIGHT: 3.5 ounces

MSRP: $100

crkt.com

Kershaw/Interstellar

Kershaw/Interstellar

OPEN LENGTH: 6.9”
CLOSED LENGTH: 4.25”
BLADE LENGTH: 2.7”
BLADE MATERIAL: 8Cr13MoV
HANDLE MATERIAL: Glass-filled nylon
WEIGHT: 3.1 ounces
MSRP: $72

kershaw.kaiusa.com

Farid Mehr Knives /Mini K2

Farid Mehr Knives /Mini K2

OPEN LENGTH: 8.3125”
CLOSED LENGTH: 4.625”
BLADE LENGTH: 3.9”
BLADE MATERIAL: CPM-3V
HANDLE MATERIAL: Titanium
WEIGHT: 5.6 ounces
MSRP: $750

IG: @faridmehrknives

Fällkniven /F1xb Elmax – Tungsten Carbide

Fällkniven /F1xb Elmax – Tungsten Carbide

OVERALL LENGTH: 8.66”
BLADE LENGTH: 4.01”
BLADE MATERIAL: Elmax
HANDLE MATERIAL: Thermorun
WEIGHT: 7.83 ounces
MSRP: $318

fallkniven.se

SOG/Trident AT, Tanto, Serrated

SOG/Trident AT, Tanto, Serrated

OPEN LENGTH: 9.03”
CLOSE LENGTH: 5.33”
BLADE LENGTH: 3.7”
BLADE MATERIAL: CRYO D2
HANDLE MATERIAL: GRN
WEIGHT: 5.15 ounces
MSRP: $100

sogknives.com

 

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