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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Two-Step 1,000/1,500-Grit Water Sharpening Stone

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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

$29.99

Dragon Butterfly Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Black Non-Reflective Finish, Raised Artwork, Latch Lock - Length 9 1/4”

$22.99

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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Black and red knife with decorative handle

Closed knife with red accents and design

Anime-inspired knife with red and black design, 8 inches long

Open knife with red and black blade, scenic background

Kurosaki Ichigo Demon Slayer Knife

$19.99

Smith & Wesson M&P Assisted Opening MP4L Tactical Pocket Knife - Partially Serrated

Smith & Wesson Tactical Pocket Knife

$62.99

Ridge Runner Key Pocket Knife - Three Pack

$19.99

Full image of the Benchmade Shootout Auto OTF Drop Point opened and closed.

Angled image of the Shootout Auto OTF Drop Point opened.

Benchmade Shootout Auto OTF Drop Point

$295.99

Ridge Runner Speed Demon Brown Stiletto Knife

$29.99

pocket knife with carbon coated blade and 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

$450.00

The M48 Spear Point OTF Knife open and closed

M48 Spear Point Automatic OTF Knife

$89.99

The Benchmade McHenry Mini Infidel is an automatic OTF knife.

A tough, Cordura belt sheath makes carrying a knife at your side easy.

Benchmade Mini Infidel Automatic OTF Knife

$525.00

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.