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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USMC Black and Green Assisted Opening Combat Pocket Knife

USMC Combat Assisted Opening Pocket Knife

$16.99

Full image of the Benchmade Claymore OTF Knife open and closed.

Close up image of the handle on the Claymore OTF Knife.

Angled image of the handle and deep carry clip on the OTF Knife.

Benchmade Claymore OTF Knife

$362.99

Kissing Crane Mini Satin Smooth Pocket Knife

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Ridge Runner Jar of Pocket Knives

$45.99

Timber Rattler Heartwood Scarab Back Giant Folding Pocket Knife - Carved Camel Bone Inlays

Timber Rattler Heartwood Scarab Back Giant Folding Pocket Knife

$32.99

Max Edge CLP Knife Lube

$12.99

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

Rampage Needle Nose Pliers Multi Tool

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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

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Smooth and lightning fast action is what you get with our Carbon Fiber and Blue Anodized Automatic OTF Knife

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

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

Carbon Fiber And Blue Anodized OTF Knife

$59.99

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

Angled image of the Butterfly Knife closed.

FauxStag Butterfly Knife

$29.99

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

If you’re a fan on the iconic television series, then you need this striking assisted opening General Lee pocket knife

It has black, aluminum handle scales with orange 3D printed wood facing that has General Lee themed artwork

It has a 3 1/2” stainless steel blade with full-color, 3D printed artwork of the General Lee on a Rebel flag background

General Lee Pocket Knife

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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.