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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Black Legion Covert Assisted Opening Pocket Knife

Black Legion Covert Assisted Opening Pocket Knife

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American Flag Pocket Knife - Stonewashed Black Stainless Steel Blade, Engraved Wooden Handle Scales, Pocket Clip

American Flag Knife

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KA-BAR Classic Tanto Knife Black & Sheath

$99.99

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SHTF Bushmaster Tactical Black Pocket Knife

Bushmaster SHTF Tactical Black Pocket Knife

$13.99

The 2021 Trail of Tears Trapper makes a great gift for the historical knife collector or Native American collectibles enthusiast

The handle has a white bone panel with a Native American woman carved into it, accented with turquoise and black jigged bone

The trapper has two sharp 440 stainless steel blades, which feature the Trail of Tears themed etchings and a limited edition stamp

Kissing Crane Trail of Tears Trapper Knife

$54.99

The Black Curl Automatic Stiletto Knife shown open with uniquely curved stainless steel blade and black handle.

Zoomed view of the Black Curl Automatic Stiletto Knife’s curved stainless steel blade.

“Black Curl Blade Automatic Stiletto Knife” text shown above a diagram of the 9 3/4" knife with silver release on its black handle.

Stiletto Knife

$39.99

USMC Colossal Blackout Stiletto - Large Assisted Opening Pocket Knife - Officially Licensed

USMC Colossal Blackout Stiletto

$24.99

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

$59.99

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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

Black Legion Cyclone Assisted Open Stiletto Set

Black Legion Cyclone Assisted Open Stiletto Set

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USMC Battlehard Tactical Folder / Assisted Opening Pocket Knife - 420 Stainless Steel, Anodized Aluminum, Black/Green - Officially Licensed US Marines - Pocket Clip, Skull Crusher, One Handed Open

USMC Battlehard Tactical Folder / Assisted Opening Pocket Knife - 420 Stainless Steel, Anodized Aluminum, Black/Green - Officially Licensed US Marines - Pocket Clip, Skull Crusher, One Handed Open

$19.99

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

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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.