The Best MagnaCut Knives of 2025 (So Far)

This super steel is so hot right now — and so are the top-notch blades from a variety of brands carrying the key ingredient.

By Steve Mazzucchi and Sean Tirman

Published March 28, 2025

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Real knife nerds know that one of the first things to look for when assessing the quality of a pocket knife is the steel used for the blade.

There’s quite a range of varieties — and price points — when it comes to this critical ingredient, and a healthy amount of debate over which types can be placed in the vaunted category known as “super steel.”

However, one thing about which there can be no argument is the fact that the formulation called MagnaCut qualifies.

Prized for its premium blend of toughness, corrosion resistance, edge retention and ease of sharpening, this material is the hottest option on the market right now.

For that reason, brands have started adding it to existing popular knives as an upgrade, and also introducing entirely new knives at or near the top of their lines.

This year has already seen the release of a number of truly noteworthy blades boasting MagnaCut. Check out the best of 2025 (so far) below.

Lionsteel N1

Even if you’ve never heard of Lionsteel, you’re probably familiar with the Italian outfit’s work — the brand has made knives for Spyderco, CRKT and more. However, its recently proven it doesn’t need any outside help, proven in part by the exceptional N1 (also styled N.One). This marvelously minimalist knife has no visible hardware on its exterior — a hell of an achievement. It doesn’t hurt that it’s made from MagnaCut steel and titanium, either.

$500 at Blade HQ

CJRB The Perfect Locust

Available with a range of premium blade and handle materials (including MagnaCut and carbon fiber), the Perfect Locust delivers just about everything you could want in a gentleman’s pocket knife. Perhaps even more notable than the smooth-functioning button lock is the inclusion of a rare additional security feature, the safety switch.

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Prometheus Design Werx SPD X CRK Sebenza 31 knife on gray background

Prometheus Design Werx SPD X CRK Sebenza 31 Blue Wave

Boasting intricately engraved handle scales — a refinement of PDW’s popular Kraken Trident Wave graphic — these are some of the most gorgeous editions of the Chris Reeve Sebenza 31 EDC knives that have ever been released. The handle is made from 6AL4V titanium and the blades are MagnaCut steel (as opposed to S45VN). Of course, they’re built to the same absurdly high standards that all Chris Reeve’s offerings are.

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Bestech Constellation

Another unusual, beautiful, unique folding knife from Bestech, this flipper — which almost looks more like a fixed blade — boasts a MagnaCut steel blade mated to a titanium handle with carbon fiber, G10 or Micarta inlays and a sturdy sub-frame lock. It’s also available in four distinct versions, so you’re spoiled for choice if you want to snag this knife.

$238 at Bestech

$280 (15% off)

Lionsteel Q4ttro

As the name suggests, this Italy-made knife can technically be deployed four ways: back flipper tab, front flipper, nail nick and “with two hands.” More exciting, however, are the ingredients, including a range of handle materials (from burlap micarta to Titanium 6AI4V with Fatcarbon inlays) and a 3.31-inch satin-finished drop-point blade made of everyone’s favorite super steel, CPM MagnaCut.

$280 at Lionsteel

Artisan Cutlery Wizard Series

Designed by Dustin Rhodes, the Wizard Series consists of four knives with the same silhouette but different premium materials. All blades are S90V or MagnaCut, while the handles feature various combinations of titanium, carbon and Timascus. Perhaps most impressive is the housing of a 3.47-inch blade within a 4.17-inch handle.

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$285 (25% off)

Buck Knives Range Series

The Range Series boasts the first Buck Knives to incorporate a crossbar lock, a modern mechanism that eases one-handed deployment and closing. The knife is available in both MagnaCut Steel (Range Elites) and 154CM (Range Pros), with both trim levels offering regular and mini sizes.

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MKM Jaques

This knife’s style — rooted in international design — comes from a combination of American knifemaking traditions and European vineyards. More specifically, the knife was inspired by the folding blade used by winemakers in Italy and France while it has more USA-based sensibilities in its overall style. However, it’s also thoroughly modern, utilizing materials like MagnaCut steel for its Wharncliffe blade and carbon fiber for its handle scales.

$189 at Blade HQ

$246 (23% off)

Bestech VK-Void G10

A new version of the existing VK-Void, this edition makes the knife even more affordable, while still packing in a ton of value. The G10 handle with its classic liner lock pairs with a fan-favorite MagnaCut steel Wharncliffe blade, making for an EDC knife that you’d probably expect to cost a lot more than it does.

$139 at Bestech

$163 (15% off)

Böker Plus Collection 2025

Residing comfortably at the top end of Böker’s offerings, this knife boasts a number of premium features, including a satin-finished 3.38-inch MagnaCut blade, a Marble Carbon handle and titanium bolsters, backspacer and clip. Deployed via nail nick or flipper, the blade is held in place with a titanium liner lock.

$588 at Böker

Buck 111 Folding Hunter MagnaCut

Unleashed originally back in 2005, the Buck 111 Folding Hunter differed from its famous sibling, the 110, only slightly — its bolsters are shaped differently (some might say more elegantly). Otherwise, it was functionally the same. To celebrate 20 years of this gorgeous knife, the brand has revived it with one major change: This one has a fan-favorite MagnaCut blade. However, only 1,000 were made. Once they’re gone, they’re gone for good.

$175 at Buck

Artisan Cutlery Revel

With both its Ray Laconico design and premium ingredients, the Revel announces itself as something special. Regarding the former, the knife features a clip-point blade shape, thumb slot for deployment and rock-solid frame lock. As for the latter, the handle and clip are made of TC4 Titanium, while the pivot is a ceramic ball bearing and the blade is CPM-MagnaCut super steel, of course.