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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Black Ronin Bushido Pocket Knife

$29.99

A view of the Spiked OTF Knuckle Knife in its deployed position

The knucklebuster handle of the automatic knife

A close look of the spikes and glassbreaker pommel

Spiked Knuckle Knife

$129.99

Viper-Tec Scorpion Tip Balisong Knife - Stainless Steel Tanto Blade, Skeletonized Aluminum Handles, T-Latch - Length 8 3/4

Viper-Tec Balisong Knife

$34.99

The Black Lever Lock Automatic Stiletto Knife open view

Black Lever Lock Automatic Stiletto Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Brass Pins, Stainless Steel Bolsters - Closed 4 1/4"

$39.99

The Gil Hibben Whirlwind Yellow Jacket shown open and closed

A close-up look at the handle with its pocket clip

A detailed look at the pocket knife's textured handle

The Hibben pocket knife in its deployed position

Gil Hibben Yellow Jacket Whirlwind Pocket Knife

$46.99

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

Full image of Benchmade Shootout Auto OTFCrater Blue Knife open and closed.

Angled image of Shootout Auto OTF Crater Blue Knife open.

Benchmade Shootout Auto OTF Crater Blue Tanto Knife

$317.99

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A handy little pocket knife that can be clipped on your keyring, backpack, bugout bag or anywhere you think you might need it

The metallic grey handle is made of a lightweight cast aluminum and sturdy TPU and features a carabiner-style clip

The compact pocket knife has an overall length of 4 3/4” and it is 2 3/4” when closed, so that it fits perfectly on a keyring

The mini knife has a black, razor-sharp 2” stainless steel blade with a cut-out nail nick for quick access and jimping for control

BugOut Grey Carabiner Pocket Knife

~~Price reduced from $20.99 to~~ $11.98 Save 43%

If you want the “Luck of the Irish” to be with you always, you need to put the Kissing Crane 2022 St. Patrick’s Day Trapper in your pocket

The handle scales are white bone engraved with “Happy St. Patrick’s Day” and green wooden panels, accented with brass spacers

It has two, razor-sharp stainless steel blades laser-etched with an Irish adage and “2022 Limited Edition St. Patrick’s Day”

Kissing Crane St. Patrick’s Day Trapper Pocket Knife

~~Price reduced from $54.99 to~~ $24.98 Save 55%

Shadow Warrior Assisted Opening Pocket Knife | DamascTec Steel Blade | Black And Gold

Shadow Warrior DamascTec Steel Black Gold Knife

~~Price reduced from $18.99 to~~ $11.98 Save 37%

Viper-Tec Cleaversong Butterfly Knife - 8Cr13 Stainless Steel Blade, 2Cr13 Stainless Steel Handle - Length 9”

Viper-Tec Cleaversong Butterfly Knife

$64.99

The Gil Hibben HellFyre Whirlwind Pocket Knife on display in its open position

The pocket knife in its closed position so that its unique handle is on display

The overall specifications of the pocket knife

Gil Hibben HellFyre Whirlwind Pocket Knife

$57.99

The Timber Wolf Copperhead Pocket Knife come with a leather belt sheath

The pocket knife has a Damascus steel blade with filework

There is filework on the back of the knife

Timber Wolf Copperhead Pocket Knife

~~Price reduced from $60.99 to~~ $54.98 Save 10%

Havoc Chain Link Assisted Pocket Knife

~~Price reduced from $16.99 to~~ $14.98 Save 12%

Cocobolo Butterfly Knife

$85.99

USMC Beachhead Partially Serrated Assisted Opening Pocket Knife

USMC Beachhead Pocket Knife

$16.99

Johnny Reb Auto Knife

~~Price reduced from $29.99 to~~ $18.99 Save 37%

Upclose view of a OTF matte black knife handle with several engraved details and a glass breaking pommel on the endcap.

M48 Lightning Strike Automatic OTF Knife

$89.99

Full image of Benchmade AFO Auto Folder Knife open and closed.

Angled image of AFO Auto Folder Knife open.

Full image of Auto Folder Knife open with the Cordura sheath.the

Benchmade AFO Auto Folder Knife

$277.99

Hercules Rainbow Pocket Knife

$58.99

Timber Wolf Money Clip Pocket Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Non-Reflective Finish, Pakkawood Handle Scales, Assisted Opening

Timber Wolf Money Clip Pocket Knife

~~Price reduced from $15.99 to~~ $12.98 Save 19%

Black pocket knife with carbon coated blade and black aluminum handle. Top left corner "Benchmade."

Closed gunmetal switxhblade with light grey trigger button on top left side and decorative grooves.

Upclose view of dark grey aluminium handle with light grey trigger button and decorative groves.

Closed pocket knife with dark grey aluminum enclosure and reversible deep carry pocket clip.

Black aluminum pocket knife handle with decorative grooves and reversible pocket clip.

Black pocket knife with carbon coated blade and black aluminum handle.

Benchmade Phaeton OTF Knife

$428.00

The Salvation Elephant Toe Pocket Knife makes a thoughtful, spiritual gift for any occasion

It has sleek and smooth black bone handle scales, which features an inlaid nickel-silver cross and brass pins

The pocket knife has stainless steel blades with laser-etched artwork with a Bible verse and nail nicks for opening

Elephant Toe Pocket Knife

~~Price reduced from $37.99 to~~ $30.98 Save 18%

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Ridge Runner Key Pocket Knife

$15.99

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.