Last month, the Pro-Tech Knives Enthusiast's Underground Facebook group was deleted, without warning. It was 7,000 members strong and a lifeline for many of Pro-Tech’s dealers to reach customers. Pro-Tech also had many Facebook Group exclusives and a very active community, so they’re building back with a new group to join if you’ve found yourself pining for the old one: Pro-Tech Enthusiasts.

Citing that the project hasn’t received the time or love it deserves, Arcform has announced that it will be closing its doors. The remaining inventory has been discounted heavily and will remain available into next year. Even after the site and email are offline, Arcform states they will honor their warranty through their sister brand, Flytanium. While this is the end of Arcform, it may not be the end of some of their designs as they mention some products may live on in some form.

On a similar note, Adam Purvis of A Purvis Blades has announced he will no longer be making knives. Following a preorder for a button lock variant of the Primordial, Purvis uploaded a video to Instagram announcing he canceled the preorder, calling it a “failure.” Purvis also announced he will no longer be making production knives and might continue to make clips at an uncertain pace, “maybe three or four” clips per month or “zero.”

Big Idea Design announced their Chattanooga machine shop late last year and has since released a few fixed blades and an Ultem Fountain EDC out of the Tennessee shop. Last week, however, they debuted one of their most popular and longstanding models as their first-ever USA-made ballpoint pen, the Pocket Pro in phosphor bronze. They are available now for $120.

Orbital Knives has officially launched with its first model, the Callisto. This knife is a surprisingly great sub-$100 offer with a milled titanium pocket clip, titanium backspacer, and 154CM blade for just $89. Designed by Eddy Martinez, the OEM for the Callisto is Kansept Knives, and it comes in three variations: blue or natural micarta with a stonewashed blade, or red and black Gmascus with a coated stonewashed blade. You can pick up a Callisto on the Orbital Knives website.

Knafs recently launched the Lander 2 in a new clip point blade shape and with a vintage aesthetic. For those of you who prefer a slightly smaller folder, you’ll be happy to know they also released the same brown paper micarta, gold studded version of the Lander 3 Clip Point on Black Friday. While the Lander 2 Clip Point is sold out, the Lander 3 is still in stock at the time of this writing.

Designed by Ken Onion, the OKNIFE XEN-OAL is currently on Kickstarter, and is already successfully funded, with over $150k pledged and 12 days to go. This is the first knife to use the proprietary OAL™ super aluminum, which has much better wear and scratch resistance than standard aluminum and is more comparable to alloy steel while remaining very lightweight at just 2.57oz (73g). Pricing starts at just $130 during the campaign but will jump to an MSRP of $189 once it’s concluded.

12/6: Auxiliary Manufacturing is expanding its popular Coffin Series with four new blade shapes—drop point, tanto, spear, and Wharncliffe—and the Pocket Bowie XL. Each comes with two options for the handle: a black G-10 or a stingray skin with a cord wrap. Following a soft launch at Blade Show West, the full lineup officially drops tonight at 4 PM PST on their website.

12/7: LT Wright Knives is holding its 11th Annual Virtual Vault on Saturday from 10 AM until 2 PM EST. The event, live-streamed on YouTube, will showcase custom and rare LTWK models. All the knives that will be available and instructions on how the Virtual Vault will take place will be included in a YouTube video that will be uploaded to the LT Wright Knives channel today.

12/10: The Vero Engineering Axon Fixed Blade returns Tuesday at 11 AM EST. Despite its 8.1” (205.7mm) overall length, it carries exceptionally well and made my Best New EDC Knives of 2023 list. Blade finishes include Stonewash, Belt Satin, Hand Satin, and Blackwash, paired with Black Micarta, Marbled Carbon Fiber, or Titanium scales. It includes a Kydex sheath with a belt holder, but you can upgrade to a titanium clip for pocket carry.

12/13: Jack Wolf Knives is dropping a fresh batch of the Big Bro Jack next Friday, December 13th at 2 PM EST. This 3.88" (98.6 mm) slipjoint features an S90V clip point blade and weighs 2.54oz (72g). Premium Series options include fat carbon black dunes, white bone, kirinite Oz green blast, and Blade Capone-exclusive purple titanium cross hatch. The more affordable Steel Series comes in black burlap micarta with 14C28N steel for $199.99, delivering premium fit and finish at an accessible price.