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.

Pocket Knives - Automatic Knives, Assisted Opening, Butterfly Knives, Pocket Razors, Tactical Knives

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Dimensions of the knife opened and closed

Rampage Pocket Knife

$14.99

The Benchmade Autocrat Automatic OTF Dagger has a double-edged CPM-S30V stainless steel dagger blade

The handle is milled and contoured black G10

The Benchmade Black Autocrat Automatic OTF Dagger has a pocket clip

Benchmade Autocrat Automatic OTF Dagger

$475.99 - $503.00

The Morpheus Extra Large Stiletto Knife closed and deployed

A look at the stiletto otf knife in its deployed position

A detailed view of the stiletto knife handle with the pocket clip

A detailed view of the stiletto's handle

Viper-Tec Morpheus Extra Large OTF Stiletto Knife and Pouch

$99.99

USMC Scorching Sands Assisted Opening Hawkbill Pocket Knife - G10 Handle - Officially Licensed

USMC Scorching Sands Assisted Opening Hawkbill Pocket Knife

$19.99

Timber Wolf Gentleman’s Pocket Knife - Lock Back, Stainless Steel Blade, Nickel Silver Bolsters

Timber Wolf Gentleman’s Pearl Pocket Knife - Lock Back, Stainless Steel Blade, Genuine Pearl Inlays, Nickel Silver Bolsters

Timber Wolf Gentleman’s Pocket Knife - Lock Back, Stainless Steel Blade, Nickel Silver Bolsters

$26.99 - $32.98

Dagger Blade Butterfly Knife Specifications

Vortex Butterfly Knife

~~Price reduced from $32.99 to~~ NOW $12.99 You Save 61% -61%

Black Legion Balisong Butterfly Trainer Rainbow

Black Legion Butterfly Trainer

$15.99

With our Carbon Fiber and Rainbow Anodized Automatic OTF Knife, you get smooth and lightning-fast action

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

The rainbow anodized, 3 1/2” stainless steel, dagger blade can be quickly deployed with the slide trigger on the side

The black aluminum handle has ridges to make it grippy and it features a carbon fiber inset and a glassbreaker pommel

Carbon Fiber And Rainbow Anodized OTF Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Carbon Fiber Handle, Glassbreaker, Pocket Clip

$59.99

All black benchmade automatic pocket knife with milled chevron G10 handle and "benchmade" inscription on the blade.

Closed all-black pocket knife with automatic opening and milled chevron G10 handle scales and lanyard hole.

Upclose view displaying the milled chevron pattern G10 matte black andle scales with a lanyard hole and automatic open button.

Upclose view of the lanyard opening on the end of the matte black G10 handle with a milled chevron pattern.

Closed benchmade mediator automatic pocket knife with a matte black finish and deep pocket clip.

Benchmade Mediator Automatic Knife

$290.99

The Kissing Crane Stained Glass Trapper has stained glass artwork on the handle.

The trapper pocket knife's handle is made of bone with 3D-printed full-color artwork.

The pocket knife has a stainless steel clip point blade that's razor-sharp.

The Kissing Crane Stained Glass Trapper has a spey blade that can be opened with a nail nick.

Kissing Crane Stained Glass Trapper Pocket Knife

~~Price reduced from $33.99 to~~ NOW $26.98 You Save 21% -21%

The USMC Desert OPS Pocket Knife shown in its open and closed positions

A detailed look at the pocket knife's tough handle

A detailed look at the pocket knife's blade and handle pommel

The full length of the USMC Desert OPS Pocket Knife

USMC Desert Ops Pocket Knife

$24.99

NEW

Folding knife with Damascus steel blade and wooden handle featuring a cross design

Closed pocket knife with cross inlay on handle

Diagram of pocket knife features and dimensions

Hand holding a pocket knife with cross inlay

Cross of Faith Faux Damascus Pocket Knife

$37.99

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.