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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Shinwa Kamisori Folding Razor Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Grey Titanium Finish, G10 Handle Scales - 6” Closed

Shinwa Kamisori Folding Razor Knife

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Viper-Tec Phantom OTF Partial Serrated Knife

$89.99

Ghost Series Grey Tanto OTF Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Metal Alloy Handle, Pocket Clip - Length 9”

Viper-Tec Ghost Series Grey Tanto OTF Knife

$89.99

The Timber Wolf Tombstone Pocket Knife shown open and in a case

Timber Wolf Tombstone Pocket Knife

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MirrorTorque Wrench Shaped Pocket Knife / Folder - Assisted Opening / Spring Assist - Stainless Steel, Mirror Polished Chrome - Everyday Carry EDC; Collectible; Great Gift for Mechanic, Handyman, More

TorqueWrench Pocket Knife

$19.99

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Honor your dad this year with the handsome Kissing Crane 2022 Father’s Day Trapper Pocket Knife

The handle scales are white bone with a green plaid etching and brown wood, complemented by nickel silver bolsters

The pocket knife has two stainless steel blades that are etched with a Father’s Day message and 2022 Father’s Day artwork

Kissing Crane Father’s Day Trapper Knife

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Dimension shot of the Honshu Bushido Edge Pocket Knife open and closed.

Honshu Bushido Edge

$59.99

Closed black folding knife with pocket clip

SOA Nomad EDC knife with dimensions and features

Hand holding a black folding knife with textured grip

Close-up of textured handle on a folding knife

SOA Nomad EDC Folding Knife

$19.99

Honshu knife with D2 steel blade on red background

Close-up of Honshu knife blade with D2 steel marking

Honshu Sekyuriti Gen II Tanto knife with dimensions

Folded Honshu knife showing pocket clip and handle

Close-up of Honshu knife handle with textured grip

Honshu Sekyuriti Gen II Tanto

$69.99

Classic Butterfly Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Wooden Handle, Stainless Bolsters, Latch Lock, Double Flippers - Length 7 3/4”

Classic Wooden Butterfly Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Wooden Handle, Stainless Bolsters, Latch Lock, Double Flippers - Length 7 3/4”

Classic Butterfly Knife

$22.99

Bushmaster Classic Whittler’s Pocket Knife

$29.99

Second Ammendment Trapper Pocket Knife with both blades open

Second Ammendment Trapper Pocket Knife with only first blade open

Trapper Pocket Knife with only second blade open

Second Amendment Trapper 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.