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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Mini non-reflective black OTF pocket knife with double edged stainless steel blade.

Closed small non-reflective black automatic OTF knife with small hole at the bottom center and sliding trigger button.

Up close view of black aluminium handle with key chain hole.

Closed black non-reflective aluminium handle with rounded edges and key chain hole.

5 1/4" non-reflective black OTF pocket knife with double edged stainless steel blade with key chain hole.

StealthTec Mini Tactical OTF Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Anodized Aluminum Handle, Double Action Lock - Length 5 1/4”

$19.99

Kriegar Helden Rand Kat Knife - Carbon Steel Lockback Pocket Knife - Historical German Military Reproduction - Lightweight Steel Handle, Slim Profile, Lanyard Loop - WWI WWII Army - 4 1/4" Closed

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Bushmaster Mamba OTF Knife

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Full image of Black And Red Dagger OTF Knife shown open and closed.

Close up of black stainless steel blade from OTF knife.

Details and features of Black and Red OTF Dagger.

Black And Red Dagger OTF Knife - Stainless Steel Blade - Black G10 Handle With Red Accents

$89.99

Upclose view of a OTF matte black knife handle with several engraved details and a glass breaking pommel on the endcap.

M48 Lightning Strike Automatic OTF Knife - Stainless Steel Tanto Blade

$89.99

Viper-Tec Ghost Series Black Tanto OTF Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Metal Alloy Handle, Reversible Pocket Clip - Length 9”

$89.99

Timber Wolf Rainshadow Handmade Pocket Knife / Folder - Hand Forged Damascus Steel, File Worked Scalloping - Royal Blue and Smoky Black / Gray Pakkawood - Collectible, Everyday Carry, Gift - 4" Closed

$36.99

Timber Wolf File Worked Damascus Pocket Knife

$29.99

Kissing Crane Mother Of Pearl Stiletto Pocket Knife

$29.99

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The Mini Black Automatic OTF Knife is quick and tactical with its double action trigger and OTF design

The 3 1/2” handle is black CNC-milled, anodized aluminum, and the trigger switch is conveniently located on top

Mini Black Automatic OTF Tanto Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Anodized Aluminum Handle, Double Action Lock - Length 5 1/4”

$19.99

Kriegar German Peach Wood Stiletto Knife - Stainless Steel Blade, Assisted Opening, Wooden Handle, Stainless Bolsters And Pins

$16.99

Timber Wolf Gentleman’s Lockback Pocket Knife

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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.