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

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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

Two-Step 1,000/1,500-Grit Water Sharpening Stone

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The USMC Mult-Tool shown in hand for size reference

The multi-tool shown in its closed position with its integrated carabiner displayed

The multi-tool shown with all of its tools on display

USMC Multi-Tool

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USA pocket knife with upswept stainless steel blade and patriotic handle, 8 inches long

USA Pocket Knife

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The Gil Hibben Folding Cleaver Knife puts the incredible chopping power of a full-size cleaver right in your pocket

The pocket knife has a bead-blasted stainless steel pocket clip and is 5”, when closed, and it is 8 7/8” in overall length

The handle scales are crafted of black Micarta, secured with sturdy screws, and the liners are bead blasted stainless steel

The knife has a 3 7/8” 7Cr17 stainless steel cleaver blade, with a satin finish, which can be easily accessed with its flipper

Gil Hibben Folding Cleaver Knife

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

Rampage Ball Bearing Pocket Knife

$17.99

The full length of the Automatic Stiletto Knife on display

The automatic stiletto knife in its closed position to display the handle

The overall specs of the Blackwood Automatic Stiletto Knife shown in detail

The Blackwood Automatic Stiletto Knife shown in hand for size reference

A close-up look at the fileworking on the handle spine of the pocket knife

The automatic stiletto knife shown with the blade prominently displayed

Stiletto Autofire Knife

$39.99

Kissing Crane Genuine Pearl Damascus Stiletto Knife

Kissing Crane Damascus Stiletto Knife

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Kissing Crane Composite Stiletto Pocket Knife

Kissing Crane Burnt Bone Composite Stiletto Pocket Knife

Kissing Crane Stiletto Pocket Knife

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Salvation Trapper Pocket Knife

$29.99

Xenoburn Assisted Opening Cleaver Pocket Knife - Black Titanium Coated Steel Blade, Textured TPU Handle, Pocket Clip, Lanyard Hole

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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.