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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Kissing Crane Amber Bone Stiletto Pocket Knife

$51.99

The Timber Wolf Gambler Lockback Pocket Knife has an Old West gambler feel with its wood and polished steel construction, accented by an ace medallion

The handle has black wooden inserts, which feature the silver ace medallion, and the highly polished steel bolsters have decorative etching

The lockback pocket knife is 4 1/4”, when closed, 7 1/2” when open, and the extended liner has a lanyard hole

It has a razor-sharp, 3 1/2” 3Cr13 stainless steel blade that can be quickly deployed with the assisted opening mechanism

Timber Wolf Gambler Lockback Pocket Knife - 3Cr13 Stainless Steel Blade, Wooden Handle Scales, Etched Bolsters

~~Price reduced from $24.99 to~~ $16.98 Save 32%

Add a sleek and compact OTF automatic to your rotation with the Hendrix Triton OTF Drop Point from Viper-Tec Knives

The grippy handle is lightweight 6061 T6 aluminum and it offers double-action deployment with a side loaded thumb slide

Hendrix Triton Drop Point OTF Knife - M390 Premium Steel Blade, 6061 T6 Aluminum Handle, Thumb Slide - Length 8”

$129.99

Rampage Tailwind Ball Bearing Pocket Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Aluminum And Steel Handle, Pocket Clip - 4 3/4” Closed

Rampage Ball Bearing Pocket Knife

$15.99

Personalized Rainbow Pocket Knife

~~Price reduced from $17.99 to~~ $12.99 Save 28%

Shinwa Ganjo Black G10 Pocket Knife - 3Cr13 Stainless Steel Blade, Black G10 Handle Scales, Ball Bearing, Pocket Clip

Shinwa G10 Pocket Knife with 3 1/2” 3Cr13 Blade

~~Price reduced from $29.99 to~~ $24.98 Save 17%

Viper-Tec Phantom OTF Partial Serrated Knife

$89.99

Second Ammendment Trapper Pocket Knife with both blades open

Second Ammendment Trapper Pocket Knife with only first blade open

Trapper Pocket Knife with only second blade open

Second Amendment Trapper Pocket Knife

$29.99

Smith & Wesson M&P Assisted Opening MP4L Tactical Pocket Knife - Partially Serrated

Smith & Wesson Tactical Pocket Knife

$49.99

Bushmaster Classic Whittler’s Pocket Knife

$29.99

An out-standing nod to Old Glory, the American Flag OTF Knife is a capable everyday carry knife that’s also a showpiece

The 9 1/4” overall auto pocket knife can be stored and carried in its nylon belt sheath that has an ABS quick-release buckle

The black aluminum handle has crosshatching to make it grippy and it features the American flag and a glassbreaker pommel

The two-toned, 3 3/4” stainless steel, drop point blade can be quickly deployed with the slide trigger on the side

American Flag OTF Knife

$59.99

Kissing Crane Genuine Pearl Toothpick Pocket Knife

~~Price reduced from $38.99 to~~ $24.99 Save 36%

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.