Pocket Knives

Once upon a time, your only choice for a pocket knife was a traditional folder like grandpa had. While there are countless manufacturers who still make traditional pocket knives, the industry is now dominated by an endless variety of modern folding pocket knives for everyday carry (EDC), camping, hunting, and general outdoor activities available in carbon steel and stainless steel blades. Shop over 20,000 of the very best manual folding knives below.

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Fodale Orion Flipper Knife Titanium Blue (3.375" Acid SW) on sale

Fodale Orion Flipper Knife Titanium Blue (3.375" Acid SW)

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Cold Steel 5.5" Talwar Lockback Knife Black G-10 (5.5" Satin Serr) 21TBXS

Cold Steel 5.5" Talwar Lockback Knife Black G-10 (5.5" Satin Serr) 21TBXS

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Quartermaster Mr. Strickland Frame Lock Knife (4" Stonewash) QSE-9

Quartermaster Mr. Strickland Frame Lock Knife (4" Stonewash) QSE-9

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Quartermaster Mr. Strickland Frame Lock Knife Black (3.75" Limo Tint) QSE-9

Quartermaster Mr. Strickland Frame Lock Knife Black (3.75" Limo Tint) QSE-9

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Southern Grind Bad Monkey Tanto Knife Black G-10 (3.8" Satin)

Southern Grind Bad Monkey Tanto Knife Black G-10 (3.8" Satin)

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Southern Grind Bad Monkey Drop Point Knife Black G-10 (4" Satin)

Southern Grind Bad Monkey Drop Point Knife Black G-10 (4" Satin)

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Southern Grind Bad Monkey Drop Point Knife Jade Ghost Green G-10 (4" Satin)

Southern Grind Bad Monkey Drop Point Knife Jade Ghost Green G-10 (4" Satin)

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Boker Razor Jack Pocket Knife 3.125" Red Jigged Bone Handle 110744

Boker Razor Jack Pocket Knife 3.125" Red Jigged Bone Handle 110744

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Boker Razor Jack Pocket Knife 3.125" Brown Jigged Bone Handle 110743

Boker Razor Jack Pocket Knife 3.125" Brown Jigged Bone Handle 110743

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Antonini Knives Maniaghese Slip Joint Knife Wood (3.25" Satin) 831/21 on sale

Antonini Knives Maniaghese Slip Joint Knife Wood (3.25" Satin) 831/21

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Southern Grind Bad Monkey Drop Point Knife w/ Emerson Wave (4" Satin)

Southern Grind Bad Monkey Drop Point Knife w/ Emerson Wave (4" Satin)

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Boker Plus Tech-Tool City 1 Slip Joint Pocket Knife Black (2.75" Polish) 01BO801

Boker Plus Tech-Tool City 1 Slip Joint Pocket Knife Black (2.75" Polish) 01BO801

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Boker Plus Exskelibur I Liner Lock Knife Cocobolo (3.5" Damascus) 01BO222DAM

Boker Plus Exskelibur I Liner Lock Knife Cocobolo (3.5" Damascus) 01BO222DAM

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Svord Peasant Micro Brass Friction Folder Knife w/Sheath (1.875" Two-Tone)

Svord Peasant Micro Brass Friction Folder Knife w/Sheath (1.875" Two-Tone)

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Mantis Vicious Circle Folding Neck Knife (1.25" Stonewash) MK14sw

Mantis Vicious Circle Folding Neck Knife (1.25" Stonewash) MK14sw

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Mantis Vicious Circle Folding Neck Knife Black Pearl (1.25" Stonewash) MK14swbp

Mantis Vicious Circle Folding Neck Knife Black Pearl (1.25" Stonewash) MK14swbp

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Mantis Vicious Circle Folding Neck Knife Black Pearl (1.25" Satin) MK14pbp

Mantis Vicious Circle Folding Neck Knife Black Pearl (1.25" Satin) MK14pbp

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Mantis Vicious Circle Folding Neck Knife Abalone (1.25" Satin) MK14pa

Mantis Vicious Circle Folding Neck Knife Abalone (1.25" Satin) MK14pa

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Fox Knives Tracker "Meskwaki" Folding Knife Micarta (5.5" Bead Blast) FX-500

Fox Knives Tracker "Meskwaki" Folding Knife Micarta (5.5" Bead Blast) FX-500

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Fox Knives Anso Zero Lockback Knife Black FRN (2.75" Satin) FX-305

Fox Knives Anso Zero Lockback Knife Black FRN (2.75" Satin) FX-305

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BlackFox BF-73 Frame Lock Folding Knife Black Sandal Wood (3.25" Black)

BlackFox BF-73 Frame Lock Folding Knife Black Sandal Wood (3.25" Black)

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BlackFox Chiudibili Frame Lock Folding Knife Zebra Wood (2.5" Satin)

BlackFox Chiudibili Frame Lock Folding Knife Zebra Wood (2.5" Satin)

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BlackFox Chiudibili Frame Lock Folding Knife Black G-10 (2.5" Gray)

BlackFox Chiudibili Frame Lock Folding Knife Black G-10 (2.5" Gray)

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Fox Knives Tracker "Meskwaki" Folding Knife Brown G-10 (5.5" Black) FX-501

Fox Knives Tracker "Meskwaki" Folding Knife Brown G-10 (5.5" Black) FX-501

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About Pocket Knives


A Bit About Folders

Benefits of a Pocket Knife:

  • Easy to keep on hand
  • Widest selection of fit and sizes
  • Widest selection of blade types
  • Feel like He-Man when someone asks, ‘Who has a knife?’

Quick History of Folders

Man has been carrying around some type of folding knife since the Iron Age—or since before they built Rome. It was not until the 1700’s, however, that pocket knives, or “pen knives,” became more prevalent in people’s day-to-day lives. While there are historical examples of almost every type of folding knife available today, this category of knife has really only exploded in the last 100-150 years.

In that short period of time, we went from non-locking pen knives to slipjoint (or traditional) knives to a wide array of locking blade knives to every type of opening system you could dream up. Folders have taken on a number of different nicknames as well: old timer knives, gentleman knives, tactical knives, and about 22+ categories of traditional knives. Despite their evolution, one thing about folding knives stays true: they are great and handy tools to have whenever a need arises.

Most Popular Opening Styles

Nail Nick Folding
Nail Nick
Used on many traditional and gentleman knives, the nick is a small indent in the blade, usually close to the spine, which is used so that one can pinch the blade and pull it open.

Nail Nick - Used on many traditional and gentleman knives, the nick is a small indent in the blade, usually close to the spine, which is used so that one can pinch the blade and pull it open.

Thumb Hole Opening
Thumb Hole
This style was pioneered by the Spyderco company. A round or oblong hole is drilled in the blade, close to the axis point, and is used as leverage to flick or push the blade open.

Thumb Hole - This style was pioneered by the Spyderco company. A round or oblong hole is drilled in the blade, close to the axis point, and is used as leverage to flick or push the blade open.

Flipper Opening
Flipper
A small bar extending from the back of the blade which is used as a lever to “flip” open the knife. Some knives now feature a flipper on the front, rather than the back of the blade.

Flipper - A small bar extending from the back of the blade which is used as a lever to “flip” open the knife. Some knives now feature a flipper on the front, rather than the back of the blade.

Thumb Stud Opening
Thumb Stud
A small knob or post on the side of the blade, close to the pivot point where the blade opens. Allows the blade to be flicked open.

Thumb Stud - A small knob or post on the side of the blade, close to the pivot point where the blade opens. Allows the blade to be flicked open.

Which Folding Knife Should I Buy?

Knives around $100 seem to be the sweet spot for most knife lovers that want a good quality knife that will last. Check out our video above that's chock-full of those knives.

Be sure to also check out our Best Folding Knives Guide to see reviews and find the best folder for your needs. Or watch this video and see the folding pocket knife in action with the knives employees at Blade HQ carry!

Final Say and the Law

There are a lot of options available to anyone looking to get a pocket knife. Whether you looking for something classy like a gentleman’s knife/traditional knife, or if you want something more tactical like an automatic folding knife, we have you covered. Because knife laws and types vary so widely, make sure that you check with your local laws—especially if you are going to purchase any sort of automatic/switchblade-style knife.

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