In a week loaded with eye-popping EDC blades, a crowd-funded compact titanium multi-tool somehow steals the show.

Don't let the name fool you, this sturdy, affordable folder has virtually nothing in common with its extinct counterpart.

Editor’s Note: Welcome to The Best New Knives and EDC, a monthly column surfacing the latest knives, tools and any other item worth carrying in your pocket. Some product launches are predictable — ...