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

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

The 8” overall length automatic pocket knife has a sturdy pocket clip for ease of carry and a nylon belt sheath

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

$129.99

Full image of the FauxStag Precision Butterfly Knife open and closed.

Angled image of the Butterfly Knife closed.

FauxStag Butterfly Knife

$29.99

Trump 45/47 Assisted Opening Pocket Knife

Trump 45/47 Assisted Opening Pocket Knife

$19.99

Personalized Stainless Steel Pocket Knife

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A view of the Black Serrated Automatic Knife in the open position

A detailed look at the pocket knife's handle

Serrated Auto Knife

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Winter Wolf Knife

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United Cutlery Large Pocket Knife Storage Case

United Cutlery Large Pocket Knife Storage Case

$27.99

Smith & Wesson Stonewash Tanto Point Skeletonized Folding Pocket Knife

Smith & Wesson Stonewash Tanto Point Knife

$15.99

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Full image of the Rampage Milano Pocket Knife opened.

Full image of the Milano Pocket Knife closed.

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Full image of the Rampage Milano Pocket Knife opened and held in hand.

Close up image of the handle of the Milano Pocket Knife.

Rampage Milano 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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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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A detailed view of the handle with its artwork

A close-up view of the blade with its partial serrations

The automatic knife in the deployed position

Army OD Green Dagger OTF Knife With Pouch - Stainless Steel Blade, Metal Alloy Handle, Glassbreaker, Pocket Clip

$69.99

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.