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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Schrade Smokey Pocket Knife

$29.99

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%

Smith & Wesson Black Ops Assisted Opening Pocket Knife Blue Tanto

Smith & Wesson Black Ops Blue Tanto Folding Knife

$51.99

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

Timber Wolf Heirloom Pocket Knife

$25.99

The Claymore Pocket Knife is a slender push-button powerhouse, inspired by one of the most notorious directional mines

The 5” grippy, textured handle is constructed of black Grivory and it has a deep-carry, reversible pocket clip

The sharp 3 3/5”, cobalt black CPM-D2 steel, drop point blade is partially serrated and has a 60-62 HRC

Benchmade Claymore Knife

$263.00

The beauty of Masonic symbols captured perfectly on a pocket knife, this limited edition Kissing Crane stiletto is a must-have

The handle scales are crafted of blue bone with the Mason emblem, black jigged bone and panels of red and yellow acrylic

The knife has a razor-sharp, 4” stainless steel blade with laser-etched Masonic artwork and a mirror-polished finish

Kissing Crane Mason Stiletto Knife

~~Price reduced from $54.99 to~~ NOW $20.98 You Save 62% -62%

Bear & Son Butterfly Knife Black Die Cast Handle

Bear & Son Black Butterfly Knife

$45.99

Two views of the Rib Bones Automatic OTF Knife

Rib Bones Automatic OTF Knife

$62.99

Kriegar Hanging Strop

~~Price reduced from $31.99 to~~ NOW $24.98 You Save 22% -22%

Full image of the BlackWing Precision Butterfly Knife opened.

Full image of the Precision Butterfly Knife closed.

Details and features of the Butterfly Knife.

BlackWing Butterfly Knife

$24.99

Dragon Butterfly Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Molded Steel Handle, Latch Lock, Double Flippers - Length 9 1/4”

Dragon Butterfly Knife

$19.99 - $22.99

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.