Unleash the Cutting Edge: Top 2025 Knives and EDC Releases Revealed
The Best New Knives of 2025: A Cutting-Edge Look Ahead
It’s already shaping up to be a sharp year in knives and EDC. With two major brands, Benchmade and CRKT, announcing the bulk of their 2025 catalogs in January, not to mention the arrival of SHOT Show in Las Vegas, it’s been a busy start to the new year. Below, find a snapshot of the year’s most compelling new knives and EDC releases so far.
A Quick Look at the Best New Knives of 2025
Kershaw Leek Rainbow Trout
There’s nothing fishy going on here — though this version of Kershaw’s Leek has handle scales that look like a rainbow trout, the quality remains as high as ever. It’s also made in the USA and comes with the brand’s proprietary SpeedSafe assisted opening.
Benchmade Mini Barrage Purple Haze
Diving into 2025 with a splash, this colorful collector’s item is limited to 3,500 pieces and loaded with top-notch materials. Highlights include Benchmade’s patented AXIS deployment assistance, premium "purple haze" Fatcarbon handle scales, and a CPM-S90V stainless steel drop-point blade with a black DLC "Battlewash" finish.
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