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 Classic Whittler’s Pocket Knife

$29.99

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Chrstian Stockman pocket knife with all three blades open.

Christian stockman with other blade open.

Christian Stockman Pocket Knife

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Stiletto dagger with a black blade finish and stacked leather handle on a background of wood and tactical gear.

Stiletto dagger enclosed in dark leather sheath with an exposed stacked leather handle held by a snap button closure.

Upclose view of the V42 stiletto dagger knife handle with stacked leatherthst has a slight patina and a sharp black end pommel.

V42 stiletto military dagger with a black satin double-edged blade and leather stacked handle.

12 5/8" stiletto dagger knife with double-edged black blade and natural stacked leather handle.

V42 Elite Stiletto Dagger

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Shinwa Zhanshi Bloodwood Assisted Opening Pocket Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Wooden Handle Scales, Blue Liners And Pocket Clip

Shinwa Zhanshi Bloodwood Assisted Opening Pocket Knife

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Ridge Runner Herdsman Traditional Assisted Opening Pocket Knife

Ridge Runner Herdsman Traditional Assisted Opening Pocket Knife

$18.99

Steelworkers literally built this country and Kissing Crane is proud to pay tribute to them with its Steel Worker Trapper Pocket Knife

The handle has black bone panels and a white bone panel with 3D-printed steelworker artwork, separated by rivet accents

The trapper has two sharp 440 stainless steel blades, which feature Steel Worker themed etchings and our limited edition stamp

Kissing Crane Worker Trapper Knife

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Black steel pocket knife with serated edge with illuminated flash attached on top, with identical closed knife to its right showing black pocket clip and seatbelt cutter on wooden background.

Matte black pocket knife with serated blade, "U.S. Special Forces" medallion and Inscription, flashlight, pocket clip, glass breaker, and seatbelt cutter.

Closed matte black pocket knife with clip, seat belt cutter, glass breaker, and tactical style decorative molding.

Black Legion Special Force Pocket Knife with LED Flashlight

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

USMC Colossal Blackout Stiletto

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Black Legion Black RaptorClip attached to backpack

Black Legion RaptorClip EDC

$12.99

Timber Wolf Expedition Pocket Knife

$19.99

Ridge Runner Faux Stag Antler Assisted Opening Hunting Pocket Knife - Length 8 1/2"

Ridge Runner Assisted Opening Stag Antler Pocket Knife

$18.99

Timber Wolf Executive EDC Assisted Opening Pocket Knife - Satin Silver

Timber Wolf Executive EDC Assisted Opening Pocket Knife

$19.99

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.