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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The Trump 2024 Pocket Knife has Trump themed artwork.

The aluminum handle scales have a 3D printed wooden American Flag facing.

The black blade is stainless steel with 3D-printed artwork.

Trump 2024 Knife

$19.99

The Claymore Pocket Knife is a slender push-button powerhouse, inspired by one of the most notorious directional mines

The 5” grippy, textured handle is constructed of ranger green Grivory and it has a deep-carry, reversible pocket clip

The sharp 3 3/5”, cobalt black CPM-D2 steel, drop point blade is partially serrated and has a 60-62 HRC

Benchmade Green Claymore Knife

$263.00

Full image of the Mini Jade Striker OTF opened and closed.

Full image showing the Jade Striker OTF closed and held in hand.

Details and features of the Striker OTF.

Angled image of the Jade Striker OTF opened.

Mini Jade Striker OTF

$32.99

Chrstian Stockman pocket knife with all three blades open.

Christian stockman with other blade open.

Christian Stockman Pocket Knife

$27.99

Full image of the Rampage Needle Nose Pliers Multi Tool.

Full image showing how easily the Needle Nose Pliers Multi Tool deploys.

Rampage Needle Nose Pliers Multi Tool

~~Price reduced from $27.99 to~~ $24.98 Save 11%

Combat Commander Stinger Stiletto Knife With Nylon Sheath

Combat Commander Stinger Stiletto Knife With Nylon Sheath

~~Price reduced from $25.99 to~~ $19.98 Save 23%

This folding razor knife is a fully-functional, heirloom-worthy piece that makes a great addition to your shaving kit

The sleekly curved handle features genuine abalone inlays in decoratively etched handle scales with a polished finish

The handsome razor has an extended tang stainless steel blade with mirror finish and a 2 3/4” keenly sharp edge

Kriegar Abalone Inlay Folding Razor Knife

$46.99

This knife is a masterpiece of technical design and visual appeal, making it an absolute must-have for your collection

The handle is black, anodized 6061 aluminum with red and black, layered G10 inserts and a lanyard hole

It has a 3 1/4”, satin-finished 7Cr17 stainless steel blade with a flipper to access the ball bearing blade pivot mechanism

Gil Hibben Red Whirlwind Pocket Knife

$46.99

Smith & Wesson OTF Assisted Opening Flat Dark Earth Pocket Knife - AUS-8 Stainless Steel Blade, Aluminum Handle, Glass Breaker Pommel, Pocket Clip

Smith & Wesson Flat Dark Earth OTF Pocket Knife

$52.99

The Silver Light Butterfly Knife shown both open and closed

Silver Light Butterfly Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Latch Lock - Length 9 1/4"

$19.99

Full image of Benchmade Bailout Flat Earth Folder Knife opened and closed.

Angled image of Bailout Flat Earth Folder Knife open.

Benchmade Bailout Tanto Knife

$272.99

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The Man of God Trapper is shown with both blades open and and inset is show of the knife closed.

The knife is shown with one of the blades open.

The knife is shown with the other blade open.

Man of God Trapper 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.