SHOT Show isn’t all guns and ammo. Other EDC and sporting gear has good representation as well, with knives being a popular category. Let’s take a look at some highlights from the show. The list isn’t comprehensive, and if I missed some companies, it was simply due to trying to cover the massive show in just four days’ time. But here’s some of the best new knives seen at SHOT Show.

Best New Knives & Blades for 2025

5.11 Tactical Flyte and Pryme

5.11 Tactical has two new blades joining their lineup this year, the Flyte SP Elite ($70), and the Pryme Double Duty ($80). The Flyte is a sleek, thin profile EDC folder using an S35VN steel blade, a steel pocket clip, and a flipper opening mechanism. The Pryme is a burlier knife that would make a great work or duty knife. It has a full-handle pry tool, a D2 tool steel blade, and an ergonomic handle designed for optimal control. (511tactical.com)

Artisan Cutlery Butcherling

Artisan Cutlery always has a slew of knives, and premiers a number of prototypes at SHOT every year. The eye catcher this year is the Butcherling from Tasknives. It has a compound triple grind blade, a crossbar lock and a titanium handle. Full specs and pricing are lean at the moment since it’s still a prototype. If you even wanted a blade built for the apocalypse or space warfare though, this will be one to keep an eye on. (artisancutlery.net)

ASP PDK Slim Folder

ASP launched their Police Duty Knives last year at SHOT and they’re back with a new model. The PDK Slim Folder is a piece that will work equally well for EDC or duty use. It has a 3.5-inch blade of AUS-8 stainless steel with a stonewashed finish. Black PVD blades will be an option as well. The blade opens via a flipper, with an assisted opening mechanism. Handle scales are G10 with a unique 2-tone sculpting and a blue spacer.  It has a reversible pocket clip that you can swap out with the double-lock pin of a handcuff key. MSRP is looking to be $90. (asp-usa.com)

Benchmade Mini Bedlam

Benchmade has brought back the Bedlam, but this time in a more EDC sized package. The Mini Bedlam a 3.45-inch scimitar shaped S90V blade. It uses a manual Axis lock (as opposed to the Bedlam’s Auto Axis lock). The Mini’s are fitted with a glass breaker pommel, and deep carry pocket clip. Handle scales are either black, or a black/tan/OD laminate G-10 for an MSRP $350. A marbled carbon fiber scale version with bronze accents is available for $450. (benchmade.com)

Boker USA Backcountry

Boker is another company that has a huge offering of new models every year. A standout to me was their first USA made fixed blade, the USA Backcountry. The Backcountry is made in Denver, Colorado. It has a 3.43-inch long full tang blade of MagnaCut steel. It’s fitted with orange G-10 handle scales and weighs just 2 ounces. It comes with a Kydex sheath and has an MSRP of $235. (bokerusa.com)

Buck Range Series

The new Range Elite and Range Pro are the first folders to use of the crossbar lock by Buck. The Range Elite comes in two sizes, a 3.375-inch blade version and a smaller 2.625-inch version. Blades are made from MagnaCut and handles are anodized aluminum. Handle colors are black, green and gray. MSRP is $275 for the Elite and $260 for the Mini Elite. The Range Pros share the same style and sizes, but uses blades of 154CM steel, and handles of GFN in black, green or gray colors. MSRP on the Pro is $160 while the Mini Pro is $150. (buckknives.com)

Civivi Photonix

Civivi had a number of new knives drop right before shot, with more on the way soon. Of the recent drops, the Photonix stood out to me. It has a 3.7-inch 14C28N, a flipper opening system and a liner lock. Handle scales are of G10 and available in OD Green, dark green, and black. The green models have a satin finished blade and the black one a black stonewashed blade. MSRP is only $65. If you want something a little more upscale there’s also a version with Guibourtia Wood scales and a Damascus steel blade for $105. (civivi.com)

CJRB Maximal

CJRB had a lot of great new models but the Maximal, designed by David C. Anderson, gets the nod from me. It’s a crossbar lock design with G10 handles and a great deep carry pocket clip. It has a 2.95-inch flat ground blade of AR-RPM9 stainless steel with a flat grind. It’s a clean looking knife and very comfortable in hand. I brought one home from the show with me and have been carrying it for the past week. The best part? It has an extremely reasonable MSRP of only $49.99. (cjrb.net)

Cold Steel Colossus XHP

Cold Steel has updated the Colossus with upgraded steel and handle materials. It has a 4-inch leaf-shaped blade made from premium XHP steel with a black DLC coating. It uses a 3D CNC machined textured and stippled two-toneG-10 handle, which houses a rugged Tri-Ad lock.  A reversiable pocket clip is also provided. MSRP is $319.99. (coldsteel.com)

Condor Tool & Knife Hmong Machete

Condor Tool & Knife is known for their machetes, and they have a slick one to cover this year. The Hmong Machete, designed by Julio Diez, has an 11.55-inch, full tang blade of 1075 high carbon steel with a convex grind. It has nicely contoured natural canvas Micarta handles and comes with an excellent leather sheath. The Hmong has great balance and is big enough to do serious field work, but small enough to pack with on the trail. MSRP is $154. (condortk.com)

CRKT Twist Tighe Compact

CRKT teamed up with Hogue Knives for their first ever Out the Front (OTF) auto. Designed by Brian Tighe, the Twist Tighe Compact Automatic uses a 2.69-inch-long, double edged MagnaCut blade. It uses a double action automatic mechanism to launch and retract the knife. The blade is houses in a kelp green camo carbon fiber handle with a deep carry pocket clip that can be set up for right or left hand carry. A black carbon fiber or rose quartz carbon fiber handle are also available. MSRP on the Twist Tighe is $300. (crkt.com)

Demko Knives US Made Free Reign and Armiger 4

Demko Knives Free Reign and Armiger 4 fixed blades now use USA made blades. The handles and sheaths are still from Taiwan, but they’re both excellent as is. The blades are now MagnaCut, and made in Pennsylvania, with other steel options possible down the line. I covered the Armiger 4 last year, and it’s a great knife that should be even better with upgraded steel and blades made in my home state of PA. MSRP’s are expected to be $200 for the Free Reign, and $175 for the Armiger 4. (demkoknives.com)

Eikonic’s SIG SAUER x Collection

I discovered Eikonic Knives last year at SHOT. They had some great looking designs at good prices. Apparently I wasn’t the only one to take notice because now SIG has collaborated with them for a series of SIG branded knives. The knives are built with premium steels like M390, 154CM, and Nitro V and lock up with a sturdy liner lock. Handles are either G10 or Canvas Micarta. Opening is via flipper with ceramic ball bearings. The four models are the Validus, the Tsuru, the Xiphos, and the Krak. MSRP’s run between $149.99 and $324.99 depending on model. (eikonicknife.com)

ESEE Avispa Auto

ESEE Knives has teamed up with Blue Ridge Knives to bring you the Avispa Automatic Knife for 2025. The Avispa uses a 3.5-inch drop point blade of 14C28N stainless steel. It has a black G-10 handle and opens using an auto slide (cross bar) lock. It’s a comfortable knife with a good action and should make a great EDC or woods companion. MSRP on the Avispa Auto is $168.95. (eseeknives.com)

Hogue Knives Ballista II Automatic Folder

Hogue Knives always does autos right, and the Ballista II is no exception. This is a compact, sleek gentleman’s folder that’s built for everyday use. It has a 2.6-inch blade of MagnCut steel in what Hogue calls a bayonet profile. It does look like the tip portion of an M7 bayonet if you look at it. The Ballista II features a matte black 6061-T6 anodized aluminum handle with carbon fiber inserts, and blue anodized titanium accents. The Ballista II is fitted with a deep carry pocket clip set up for right hand, tip up carry and weighs just 2 ounces. MSRP is $239.95. (hogueinc.com)

KA-BAR Dust I and II

KA-BAR may be known for their Marine Corp Combat Knives but that isn’t the only fixed blade they make. New for 2025 are the Dust I and Dust II, a set of rugged outdoors blades with a Scandinavian influence. The knives are made in KA-BAR’s partner factory in Taiwan, and they’re entirely out of China manufacturing, even for their price point items. The Dust knives have blades of D2 tool steel with a black powder coating. The Dust I has a 6.125-inch blade and the Dust II a 5.25-inch blade. Handles are of Glass Filled Nylon, although there is a bit of give to them like a rubber grip. KA-BAR calls the handles green, but they look more gray to my eye. They come with a black hard plastic sheath. MSRP on the Dust I is $148.12 and the Dust II is $138.48. (kabar.com)

Knives of Alaska Recon Patrol Auto

This was the first return of Knives of Alaska to SHOT show in years, and I was glad to get to see some of their knives in person. They have a robust line of outdoors knives, but I was unaware that they made some pretty nice automatic folders as well. The Recon Patrol Auto has a 3-inch blade of MagnaCut steel and a black G10 handle. It’s a side opener with a button firing button and a sliding secondary lock. It has great ergonomics and clean lines. It weighs just 3.1 ounces and comes with a pocket clip. MSRP on the Recon Patrol Auto is $259.99. (knivesofalaska.com)

Ontario Knives

As many of you know when Ontario Knives closed their doors the company name and assets were bought by Blue Ridge Outdoors. While some of the overseas production continued, Blue Ridge vowed to bring US production back to Ontario, and this year they delivered. The Old Hickory kitchen knife line is back up and running, as are a number of their military blades. Ontario’s machetes, bayonets, aircrew survival knives, and others are being made once again in New York and already available for sale. Ontario plans to bring more US made knives back into the line as the year progresses. (ontarioknife.com)

SOG BAR15C Bayonet

SOG had a lot of new interesting multii tools and knives, but I have to admit, I have a thing for bayonets. I have one of their original tanto pattern BAR15’s, and now there’s a new BAR15C. The BAR15 series were designed by veterans for SOG, and are sturdy modern designs. The BAR15C is a clip point bayonet with a bit of Bowie styling to it. It has a 7-inch blade of AUS-8 steel, and a textured G10 handle. Mounting hardware is affixed to fit the various AR and M16 variants, and other STANGA rifles. If you need a modern bayonet for your rifle, and I do, MSRP is $79.95. (sogknives.com)

Spartan Ronin

The Spartan Ronin fixed blade is the latest from Spartan Knives. It’s a collaboration between Spartan Blades and Tu Lam of Ronin Tactics. The Ronin uses a powder coated 6.5-inch blade of 3/16 inch thick D2 tool steel. The blade pattern is a sweeping, trailing point for excellent penetration. It’s a full tang design with G-10 scales available in black or red/black colors. It comes with an injection molded sheath with both MOLLE and belt attachments. MSRP on the Ronin is $248. (sparatanbladesusa.com)

Spyderco PARA 3 in CPM 15V

Spyderco always has a lot of great options too, and it’s hard to pick just one. In this case, I went the Para 3, which is not new, and is my favorite Spyderco. What is new with this version is the CPM 15V steel. Spyderco is always a pioneer when it comes to blade steels and they have a number of new models in 15V. CPM 15V has the highest wear resistance of any cold-work tool steel available today, and they further enhanced it with a specialized heat-treating protocol developed by custom knifemaker Shawn Houston. The Para 3 has a 2.93-inch flat ground blade, compression lock, brown peel-ply-textured G-10 handle scales and a four way pocket clip. MSRP is $287.50. (spyderco.com)

TOPS Knives X16 Ginunting

We can’t let Condor have the only big blade in the round up, so let’s look at the TOPS Knives X16 Ginunting. The Ginunting, a traditional Filipino, derives from an agricultural tool. The TOPS Ginunting has a 23-inch blade of 1095 high carbon steel with a black traction coating. It uses black linen micarta handles and comes with a kydex sheath. The down swept blade makes for devastating cuts and a powerful camp tool, as befits its agricultural heritage. MSRP is $460, although they’re showing at only $370 on TOPS website right now. (topsknives.com)

WE Knives Bougie Banter

I’m a fan of the Civivi Banter knives designed by Ben Peterson. This year Ben kicked things up a notch, adding the Bougie Banter to the premium WE line. The Bougie has a 2.91-inch blade of CPM S45VN steel. It’s available in a black stonewashed finish with a blue 6AL4V Titanium handle, or a gray stonewashed blade and gray/blue 6AL4V Titanium handle. It features a crossbar lock and titanium pocket clip. Weight is just 3.02 ounces. MSRP on the Bougie banter is $247. (weknife.com)

White River Knives Smith & Sons Collab

White River Knives has series of fixed blade knives made in collaborations with Smith & Sons Knives of Sulphur, LA. The fixed blade models consist of the Brace (MSRP $200), the Axiom (MSRP $185.00), and the Apex (MSRP $225). The knives are Smith & Sons designs, built by White River with Magnacut steel and micarta handles. They’re handy hunting tools with blades in the 3 to 3.5-inch range. (whiteriverknives.com)