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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Dragon Butterfly Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Molded Steel Handle, Latch Lock, Double Flippers - Length 9 1/4”

Dragon Butterfly Knife

$19.99

Benchmade Immunity Automatic Knife with CPM-M4 stainless steel Wharncliffe blade shown open with black lanyard.

The Benchmade Immunity Automatic Knife has a charcoal grey, anodized 6061-T6 billet aluminum handle with lock mechanism on the side.

Shown closed, the Benchmade Immunity Automatic Knife has a black pocket clip on the back of the grey handle and black lanyard.

Zoomed view of the locking mechanism on the side of the charcoal grey aluminum handle of the Benchmade Immunity Automatic Knife.

Benchmade Immunity Auto Knife

$232.99

The Honshu Sumorusodo Black and Blue Pocket Knife.

A closeup of the handle area of the knife.

Honshu Sumorusodo Black & Blue Pocket Knife

$57.99

Kriegar Rand Kat Knife

$39.99

Full image of the Umiikot Butterfly Trainer.

Close up image of the Butterfly Trainer false-edged blade.

Full image of the Umiikot Butterfly Trainer closed.

Full image of the Butterfly Trainer halfway open.

Umiikot Butterfly Trainer

$16.99

The Kissing Crane 2022 Halloween Trapper Knife has Halloween-themed artwork

The pocket knife has laser-etched stainless steel blades

The blades have a nail nick for easy opening

The handles are crafted of bone and resin

Kissing Crane 2022 Halloween Trapper Knife

~~Price reduced from $51.99 to~~ NOW $24.98 You Save 52% -52%

Shadow Warrior Pocket Knife Collection - Three Assisted Opening Folders - DamascTec Steel Blades

Shadow Warrior Pocket Knife Collection - Three Assisted Opening Folders - DamascTec Steel Blades

~~Price reduced from $59.99 to~~ NOW $49.98 You Save 17% -17%

Bear & Son Butterfly Knife Damascus Tanto

Damascus Tanto Butterfly Knife

$87.99

With its cutting edge ball bearing opening mechanism, state-of-the-art materials and innovative design, it performs exceptionally

The pocket knife is 4 3/4”, when closed, and it has a sturdy metal pocket clip for ease of carry

The knife has a 3 1/2” D2 tool steel blade, which can be deployed with ball-bearing opening and secured with a pivot lock

The black handle is crafted of G10 with a carbon fiber onlay and heavy jimping at the end for a secure, slip-free grip

Contender Torque D2 Pocket Knife - D2 Steel Blade, Stainless Steel Handle, Ball-Bearing Opening - Closed 4 3/4”

~~Price reduced from $63.99 to~~ NOW $36.98 You Save 42% -42%

Made in the USA, the Benchmade Composite Lite Auto is a G10 automatic pocket knife that’s a great all-purpose, mid-sized platform

The lightweight handle has G10 handle scales and features an enlarged actuation button and a lanyard hole

The knife has a 3 2/5”, razor-sharp 154CM steel, drop-point blade with a 58-61 HRC and a satin finish

Benchmade CLA G10 Automatic Knife

$300.00

Black Ronin Hive Shuriken Assisted Opening Pocket Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Non-Reflective, Double-Injected Handle, Pocket Clip

$26.99

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Kissing Crane Genuine Pearl Trapper Pocket Knife

Kissing Crane Genuine Pearl Trapper Pocket Knife

$45.99

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.