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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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

The Kissing Crane M1911 Pistol Trapper has two laser-etched stainless steel blades.

The trapper knife has a wooden handle with M1911 Pistol themed artwork.

The Kissing Crane M1911 Pistol Trapper has a razor-sharp clip point blade with laser-etching.

The pocket knife has a spey blade with a nail nick and laser-etched artwork.

Kissing Crane M1911 Pistol Trapper Pocket Knife

$53.99

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Bushmaster Bushmaster Mamba OTF Knife

$39.99

Mini Stealth Auto Knife

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Black and wood Vanguard Elite Auto Knife

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Black and wood Vanguard Elite Knife specifications

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Vanguard Elite Auto Knife

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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

The M48 Spear Point OTF Knife open and closed

M48 Spear Point Automatic OTF Knife

$89.99

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The Aluminum Automatic Knife shown fully deployed

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Stealth Auto Pocket Knife

$39.99

Mini non-reflective black OTF pocket knife with double edged stainless steel blade.

Closed small non-reflective black automatic OTF knife with small hole at the bottom center and sliding trigger button.

Up close view of black aluminium handle with key chain hole.

Closed black non-reflective aluminium handle with rounded edges and key chain hole.

5 1/4" non-reflective black OTF pocket knife with double edged stainless steel blade with key chain hole.

StealthTec Mini Tactical OTF Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Anodized Aluminum Handle, Double Action Lock - Length 5 1/4”

$19.99

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

USMC Colossal Blackout Stiletto

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Full image of the Rampage Milano Pocket Knife opened.

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Details and features of the Pocket Knife.

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A handy little pocket knife that can be clipped on your keyring, backpack, bugout bag or anywhere you think you might need it

The metallic grey handle is made of a lightweight cast aluminum and sturdy TPU and features a carabiner-style clip

The compact pocket knife has an overall length of 4 3/4” and it is 2 3/4” when closed, so that it fits perfectly on a keyring

The mini knife has a black, razor-sharp 2” stainless steel blade with a cut-out nail nick for quick access and jimping for control

BugOut Carabiner 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.