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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The USMC Desert OPS Pocket Knife shown in its open and closed positions

A detailed look at the pocket knife's tough handle

A detailed look at the pocket knife's blade and handle pommel

The full length of the USMC Desert OPS Pocket Knife

USMC Desert Ops Pocket Knife

$24.99

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

Honshu Bushido Edge

$59.99

Full image of the Benchmade Claymore Auto Ranger Folder Knife opened and closed.

Close up image of the Auto Ranger Folder Knife handle with the clip.

Full image of the Ranger Folder Knife blade.

Angled image of the Folder Knife rear side showing the clip band textured handle.

Benchmade Claymore Auto Ranger Folder

$236.99

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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

$27.99

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

$22.99

The Benchmade Black Autocrat Automatic OTF Dagger has a double-edged CPM-S30V stainless steel dagger blade

The handle is milled and contoured black G10

The Benchmade Black Autocrat Automatic OTF Dagger has a pocket clip

Benchmade Autocrat Automatic OTF Dagger

$475.99

Ridge Runner Key Pocket Knife - Three Pack

$19.99

Bushmaster Classic Whittler’s Pocket Knife

$29.99

Full image of the Goldwing Butterfly Knife open and closed.

Angled image of the Butterfly Knife closed.

Goldwing 9" Butterfly Knife

$29.99

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 - Two-Tone Stainless Steel Blade, Printed Aluminum Handle, Glassbreaker Pommel, Pocket Clip

$59.99

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Classic Grey Butterfly Knife Specifications

Classic Grey Butterfly Knife halfway open

Armed Force Tactical Classic Butterfly Knife

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The M48 Spear Point OTF Knife open and closed

M48 Spear Point Automatic OTF Knife

$89.99

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.