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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Armed Force Tactical D2 Steel Butterfly Knife

Armed Force Tactical D2 Steel Butterfly held in hand

Armed Force Tactical D2 Steel Butterfly Knife

$44.99

Black steel pocket knife with serated edge with illuminated flash attached on top, with identical closed knife to its right showing black pocket clip and seatbelt cutter on wooden background.

Matte black pocket knife with serated blade, "U.S. Special Forces" medallion and Inscription, flashlight, pocket clip, glass breaker, and seatbelt cutter.

Closed matte black pocket knife with clip, seat belt cutter, glass breaker, and tactical style decorative molding.

Black Legion Special Force Pocket Knife with LED Flashlight

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Full image of the Umiikot Butterfly Trainer.

Close up image of the Butterfly Trainer false-edged blade.

Full image of the Umiikot Butterfly Trainer closed.

Full image of the Butterfly Trainer halfway open.

Umiikot Butterfly Trainer

$16.99

FireStrike Knife closed with firestarter

SOA FireStrike Pocket Knife

$19.99

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Pocket knife with 'So God made a farmer' design, open blades

Open pocket knife with farm-themed handle, placed on fur

Pocket knife with dual blades, labeled 'God Made a Farmer Trapper'

Hand holding a pocket knife with farm-themed handle

Close-up of two stainless steel knife blades

God Made a Farmer Trapper

$39.99

Full image of the M48 Steel Titan Folder Karambit open and closed.

Full image of the Steel Titan Folder Karambit closed.

M48 Steel Titan Folding Karambit

$69.99

The Kissing Crane 2022 Halloween Trapper Knife has Halloween-themed artwork

The pocket knife has laser-etched stainless steel blades

The blades have a nail nick for easy opening

The handles are crafted of bone and resin

Kissing Crane 2022 Halloween Trapper Knife

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Bear & Son Butterfly Knife Damascus Tanto

Damascus Tanto Butterfly Knife

$87.99

Ridge Runner Herdsman Traditional Assisted Opening Pocket Knife

Ridge Runner Herdsman Pocket Knife

$18.99

Metal Glo Polishing Paste

$9.99

Hawk-bill style blade pocket knife with blue accents and "Mavrokniv" etching.

Closed hawk-bill pocket knife with blue ball bearing and blue pocket clip.

Mavrokniv Talon Pocket Knife - D2 Tool Steel Blade, CNC-Cut Aluminum Handle Scales, Ball-Bearing Opening - Closed 4 1/2”

~~Price reduced from $77.99 to~~ NOW $32.98 You Save 58% -58%

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Black folding knife with textured grip and ring handle

Closed black folding knife with pocket clip and textured grip

Delta Defender Pocket Talon knife with measurements and features

Delta Defender Pocket Talon Karambit

$9.99

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.