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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Ridge Runner EDC Mini Keychain knife with an inset showing it in a hand.

Ridge Runner EDC Mini Keychain Knife

$12.99

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

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

~~Price reduced from $39.99 to~~ NOW $24.98 You Save 38% -38%

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

An out-standing nod to Old Glory, the American Flag OTF Knife is a capable everyday carry knife that’s also a showpiece

The 9 1/4” 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 crosshatching to make it grippy and it features the American flag and a glassbreaker pommel

The two-toned, 3 3/4” stainless steel, drop point blade can be quickly deployed with the slide trigger on the side

American Flag OTF Knife

$59.99

Phantom Series Black OTF Tanto Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Two-Tone Finish, Metal Alloy Handle, Pocket Clip - Length 9 2/5”

Viper-Tec Phantom Series Black OTF Tanto Knife

$89.99

The M48 Spear Point OTF Knife open and closed

M48 Spear Point Automatic OTF Knife

$89.99

The High-Polish Stainless Steel Butterfly Knife both open and closed

The knife shown open with its blade exposed

High-Polish Stainless Steel Butterfly Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Stainless Steel Handles, Latch Lock - Closed 5"

~~Price reduced from $22.99 to~~ NOW $16.98 You Save 26% -26%

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 premium wooden 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 Wooden Inlay Folding Razor Knife

~~Price reduced from $25.99 to~~ NOW $20.98 You Save 19% -19%

The Kissing Crane 2022 Fourth of July Trapper is an eye-catching, collectible tribute to the birth of our nation

The handle scales are faux pearl 3D-printed with a 1776 theme, accented with red, white and blue resin bands and brass spacers

It has two, razor-sharp stainless steel blades laser-etched with the Fourth of July-themed artwork including “2022”

Kissing Crane Fourth of July Trapper

~~Price reduced from $39.99 to~~ NOW $24.98 You Save 38% -38%

The General Lee Master Barlow Knife is a tribute to the iconic television show.

The barlow knife has an acrylic handle with General Lee artwork.

The pocket knife has laser-etched artwork that includes a picture of the General Lee.

General Lee Master Barlow Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Acrylic Handle Scales, Photo Artwork, Stainless Bolster

$14.99

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.