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 Trump 2024 Pocket Knife has Trump themed artwork.

The aluminum handle scales have a 3D printed wooden American Flag facing.

The black blade is stainless steel with 3D-printed artwork.

Trump 2024 Knife

$19.99

USMC Amphibious Assault Assisted Opening Knife - Officially Licensed, Stainless Steel Blade, Non-Reflective Finish, Lanyard Hole

$19.99

Rampage Tailwind Ball Bearing Pocket Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Aluminum And Steel Handle, Pocket Clip - 4 3/4” Closed

Rampage Ball Bearing Pocket Knife

$17.99

Kissing Crane Pocket Farmer Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Synthetic Handle, Brass Liners

Kissing Crane Black Pocket Farmer Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Synthetic Handle, Brass Liners

Kissing Crane Pocket Farmer Knife

$21.99

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

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Experience the unrivaled quality of Kissing Crane knives first-hand with the Flowered Stained Glass Trapper Knife

The handle scales are blue bone with 3D printed, flowered stained glass artwork and also features gleaming brass liners

Kissing Crane Sapphire Stained Glass Trapper Knife

~~Price reduced from $49.99 to~~ NOW $28.98 You Save 42% -42%

Full image of the Gil Hibben Folding Recurve Kerambit opened.

Full image of the Folding Recurve Kerambit closed.

Details and features of the Recurve Kerambit.

Full image of the Kerambit held in hand opened and closed.

Gil Hibben Folding Recurve Karambit

$57.99

Avalanche Novelty Compound Bow Shafts 10pcs

$17.99

The Automatic Fact Pocket Knife re-imagines the classic Italian Stiletto knife as a contemporary EDC and tactical tool

A 3 9/10”, black DLC-coated blade, made of premium S90V super steel, ensures phenomenal edge retention for prolonged life

It has aerospace aluminum handle scales with a sleek carbon fiber inlay and a deep-carry, reversible tip-up pocket clip

Benchmade Fact Automatic Knife

$500.00

The Large White Pearl Stiletto Knife in open and closed position

Large White Pearl Stiletto Knife

$39.99

BOGO

A handy little pocket knife that can be clipped on your keyring, backpack, bugout bag or anywhere you think you might need it

The metallic grey handle is made of a lightweight cast aluminum and sturdy TPU and features a carabiner-style clip

The compact pocket knife has an overall length of 4 3/4” and it is 2 3/4” when closed, so that it fits perfectly on a keyring

The mini knife has a black, razor-sharp 2” stainless steel blade with a cut-out nail nick for quick access and jimping for control

BugOut Carabiner Pocket Knife

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NEW

Vietnam Veteran Trapper Knife specifications

Vietnam Veteran Trapper

$37.99

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.