What is a pocket knife?

A pocket knife is simply a knife with a blade that folds out or “opens” from the handle, where it is housed when not in use. The idea being that it will easily fit in the pocket for everyday carry. Generally, a pocket knife is either assisted opening or manual opening.

What is an assisted opening knife?

These knives are opened by the user employing either the “flipper”, which is a lever on the back spine of the knife or a “thumb stud”, which is a small stud on the blade. This action starts the deployment of the blade and a mechanism like a spring or ball-bearing finishes opening the blade and then it locks into place.

What is a trapper pocket knife?

This is a style of manual opening pocket knife that has two blades, which fold out from the handle. Traditionally, there is a spey blade and a clip blade, each having a nail nick so that they can be deployed with just an upward pull on the blade.

What is an OTF knife?

When you see a knife listed as an OTF, it stands for “out-the-front” and means that it is a knife with a blade that extends straight from the handle. An OTF pocket knife can be opened with a manual slide, with assisted opening, with an automatic mechanism or by using gravity.

How do I choose a pocket knife?

A good, quality folding pocket knife should be a tool that you can take for granted because it will be able to perform whenever and wherever you need it. Choose one that will perform the specific tasks that come up for you in your everyday life. For example, if you’re in emergency services, a rescue knife with an integrated seatbelt cutter and glass breaker would be perfect for you.

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Bushmaster Bushmaster Mamba OTF Knife

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Viper-Tec Phantom Series Black OTF Tanto Knife

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Ghost Series Grey Tanto OTF Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Metal Alloy Handle, Pocket Clip - Length 9”

Viper-Tec Ghost Series Grey Tanto OTF Knife

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There’s no question that this a truly impressive pocket knife with its length, from tip to end, coming in at 13” overall

The impressive stiletto pocket knife can be carried and stored in its tough nylon belt sheath with Velcro closure flap

7 1/4” closed pocket knife, with push button and slide lock conveniently located on top

Automatic Italian Stiletto Knife

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The Armed Force Tactical Automatic OTF Knife shown open and closed

Detailed views of the knife's blade and glassbreaker

Armed Force Tactical OTF Knife

$69.99

Full image of the Blackhawk Automatic Push Button Pocket Knife open and closed.

Close up image of the partial serrated blade on the Automatic Push Button Pocket Knife.

Details and features of the Push Button Pocket Knife.

Full image of the Blackhawk Automatic Pocket Knife held in hand.

Angled image of the Blackhawk Automatic Knife.

Auto Knife

$49.99

The USMC Tanto Maximum Pocket Knife with TPR handle and black 3Cr13 stainless steel blade shown both opened and closed.

The USMC Tanto Maximum Pocket Knife is shown closed with TPR handle that has the iconic stacked USMC handle style.

A view of the glassbreaker pommel on the TPR handle and a full view of the non-reflective black 3Cr13 stainless steel blade.

An angled view of the USMC Tanto Maximum Pocket Knife with black, non-reflective blade and stacked TPR handle.

USMC Tanto Maximum Pocket Knife

$29.99

The USMC Desert OPS Pocket Knife shown in its open and closed positions

A detailed look at the pocket knife's tough handle

A detailed look at the pocket knife's blade and handle pommel

The full length of the USMC Desert OPS Pocket Knife

USMC Desert Ops Pocket Knife

$24.99

Ridge Runner Herdsman Traditional Assisted Opening Pocket Knife

Ridge Runner Herdsman Traditional Assisted Opening Pocket Knife

$18.99

Rampage Atomica Assisted Opening Pocket Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Aluminum Handle, Bottle Opener, Pocket Clip - Closed 4 3/4”

Rampage Grey Atomica Assisted Opening Pocket Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Aluminum Handle, Bottle Opener, Pocket Clip - Closed 4 3/4”

Rampage Atomica Assisted Opening Pocket Knife

$19.99

Rampage Rapid-Response Knife specifications

Rampage Rapid-Response Knife

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POCKET KNIVES FAQS

What is a pocket knife?
A pocket knife is simply a knife with a blade that folds out or “opens” from the handle, where it is housed when not in use. The idea being that it will easily fit in the pocket for everyday carry. Generally, a pocket knife is either assisted opening or manual opening.
What is an assisted opening knife?
These knives are opened by the user employing either the “flipper”, which is a lever on the back spine of the knife or a “thumb stud”, which is a small stud on the blade. This action starts the deployment of the blade and a mechanism like a spring or ball-bearing finishes opening the blade and then it locks into place.
What is a trapper pocket knife?
This is a style of manual opening pocket knife that has two blades, which fold out from the handle. Traditionally, there is a spey blade and a clip blade, each having a nail nick so that they can be deployed with just an upward pull on the blade.
What is an OTF knife?
When you see a knife listed as an OTF, it stands for “out-the-front” and means that it is a knife with a blade that extends straight from the handle. An OTF pocket knife can be opened with a manual slide, with assisted opening, with an automatic mechanism or by using gravity.
How do I choose a pocket knife?
A good, quality folding pocket knife should be a tool that you can take for granted because it will be able to perform whenever and wherever you need it. Choose one that will perform the specific tasks that come up for you in your everyday life. For example, if you’re in emergency services, a rescue knife with an integrated seatbelt cutter and glass breaker would be perfect for you.