Discover the top gear releases of the week, from sharp new knives to fashionable footwear fit for the trails and other must-haves.
Vosteed Releases a Tala-Riffic Dino-Inspired Folder Knife
Vosteed continues its tradition of creating visually appealing, highly functional folders with unique mechanical features with the release of the Talarurus, or “Tala” for short. Designed by company co-founder Yue Dong, it takes the classic sheepsfoot blade and gives it a modern twist. The 3.03” 14C28N steel blade gently curves upward, enhancing its piercing capabilities while maintaining precision cutting power.
Opening the Tala is a breeze with its intuitive thumb disk, which functions similarly to a thumb stud but adds a distinctive aesthetic touch. This ambidextrous opener works seamlessly with the Crossbar Lock, making the knife easy to use for both left- and right-handed individuals. The handle, available in blue, black, green micarta, and white G10, is designed for comfort and prolonged use, featuring a finger choil and a reversible pocket clip for versatile carry. Lightweight yet durable, the Talarurus is a perfect blend of style and practicality, making it an excellent choice for knife enthusiasts and everyday users alike.
Run Wild Run with Merrell and Huckberry’s Agility Peak 5 in an Exclusive Colorway
Merrell has teamed up with Huckberry to launch the Agility Peak 5, their most agile trail runner, in an exclusive colorway inspired by the American West. Designed for versatility, this trail runner features a snug mesh collar and tongue, a lug sole that boosts ground contact by 50%, and an athlete-tested heel sling for maximum stability.
Performance-wise, the Agility Peak 5 excels with a FloatPro midsole providing top-tier cushioning, a rock plate for forefoot protection, and FLEXconnect grooves for enhanced ground connection. Its Vibram MegaGrip outsole and traction lugs ensure superior grip and debris shedding. Additional features include a protective toe cap, natural odor control, and a D-ring for gaiter attachment. With two sets of interchangeable laces, these shoes offer both style and functionality for any adventure. Whether tackling Death Valley trails or urban runs, the Agility Peak 5 is built to perform and impress.
Mission Workshop Unveils New Waxed Canvas Wallet & Utility Pouch
The Waxed Canvas Wallet and Utility pouch from Mission Workshop is an all-purpose organizational solution designed for the modern EDCer. Available in three sizes, the smallest (3.5” x 4.25”) serves as an ideal minimalist wallet holding just the right number of cards and cash, while the medium (5.5” x 7”) and large (7.25” x 8.75”) versions are perfect for chargers, cords, keys, or passports, alongside cash and cards.
These wallets are proudly made in the USA from 10.10 waxed canvas cotton and complemented with YKK Aquaguard zippers, ensuring they are secure, durable, and stylish. The waxed canvas cotton gains a rich patina over time, giving it a weathered look that only gets better with age. The Waxed Canvas Wallet & Utility Pouch is a great choice if you’re looking for an all-in-one organizational solution, and is available in three colors—brown, gray, and black.
The James Brand Stuns with Dual Debuts of the Chapter 2 Knife and Burwell Pen
The James Brand is out to set new standards with the recent release of the Chapter 2 folding knife and the Burwell click pen. Based on previous products that successfully showcased what The James Brand is all about, these latest iterations are evolutions of their predecessors, updating them by improving their designs and materials. The Chapter 2, an heir to the original knife that placed The James Brand on the map, now boasts a titanium frame lock design, a tip-up carry orientation, and an S35VN blade. This stainless steel blade, running on sealed ceramic bearings, ensures a fast, smooth, and consistent action. The new machined titanium pocket clip and the integrated steel lock face insert promise a lifetime of trouble-free use, all while maintaining the iconic form that made the Chapter a legend.
Similarly, the Burwell click pen is a follow-up to The James Brand’s Burwell pen. With its raw stainless and matte black PVD finish options on a slim diameter, the Burwell is easy to carry in-pocket, with its smooth clicker providing one-handed operation, even in wet conditions. A machined-in dot pattern ensures excellent grip and control, and the metal-injection-molded clip offers secure retention. Leveraging standard Parker-style G2 refills, the Burwell lets you choose from a nearly endless variety of nibs and inks, making it as versatile as it is durable. With these new releases, The James Brand continues to blend functionality with aesthetics, offering tools that are both innovative and timeless.
Grow Your Collection with Tactile Turn’s Nature Inspired Sprout Pen
Our friends at Tactile Turn have made some of the sleekest, precision-engineered EDC pens on the market, and their new limited-edition nature-inspired pen, the Sprout, reinforces why they are one of our trusted brands. The Sprout, inspired by the humble houseplant, borrows design elements from the Plantae kingdom, featuring a two-toned glossy green Cerakote on its tips, tops, and body with white accent screws and bolts, complemented by a terracotta brown clip with intricate laser-engraved foliage, infusing a touch of nature into your everyday carry, whether on your desk or on the go.
The Tactile Turn Sprout is built from titanium for superior strength and lightness and comes in four different models—Side Click, Bolt Action, Slim Side Click, and Slim Bolt Action— all available in Standard, Short, and Mini lengths to suit different user preferences, and compatible with a variety of popular ink refills. Each pack comes with a commemorative box and sticker, and domestic orders even include a custom seed packet as a nod to nature. The Tactile Turn Sprout is ideal for professionals who value form and function and is available until June 30th.
