Folding Knives

Folding knives are compact handheld cutting tools for commercial and everyday work tasks. Their foldable designs support convenient carrying and ready access for routine cutting, while available locking mechanisms, stainless steel blades, textured nylon handles, and pocket clips help users choose a tool suited to their handling and carry preferences.

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Helpful Buying Guide

Choose a Folding Knife for Controlled Everyday Cutting

Compare folding knives by the blade-opening method, open-blade locking design, edge style, handle grip, and pocket clip adjustment. The available options include assisted-opening and thumb-operated models, liner-lock and double-lock designs, and plain or partially serrated stainless steel blades.

Visual Guide

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Use Cases

Compact tools for routine cutting

These folding knives are designed as compact hand tools for commercial, professional, and everyday cutting tasks. Folding construction supports convenient carry and access when a cutting tool is needed.

How to Choose

Match opening, lock, and edge to the task

Choose assisted opening for quick blade access, or thumb studs and thumb-hole opening for one-handed operation. Compare liner-lock and double-lock designs based on the open-blade retention feature you prefer, and consider a partially serrated edge when both plain and serrated cutting sections are useful.

Applications

Designed for controlled handheld use

Models with textured or checkered nylon handles, finger grooves, and stainless steel cutting edges are intended to support controlled handling during routine work. Pocket clips help keep the knife accessible during everyday carry.

Additional Information

Compare carry and grip details

Pocket clip options include two-position, three-position, and adjustable three-position configurations. Handle choices include nylon, textured nylon, checkered nylon, and checkered fiberglass-filled nylon construction.

3 in.Assisted-opening blade size

One assisted-opening model has a compact 3 in. 7CR17 stainless steel blade.

3-1/4 in.Liner-lock blade size

One liner-lock model has a 3-1/4 in. 7CR17 stainless steel blade.

2Pocket clip positions

One double-lock knife has a two-position pocket clip.

3Pocket clip positions

Several models offer three-position or adjustable three-position pocket clip setups.

Comparison Guide

Compare Folding Knife Types

Use this overview to compare the opening, locking, and blade-edge features represented by the available folding knife types.

Knife typeOpening and locking featuresBlade, handle, and carry details
Assisted-opening folding knifeBlade-assist opening with liner and Max Lock systems3 in. 7CR17 stainless steel blade; textured nylon handle; three-position pocket clip
Double-lock folding knifeDouble-lock mechanism with reversible thumb stud or thumb studsStainless steel or 7CR17 stainless steel blade; nylon or textured nylon handle; two- or three-position clip options
Partially serrated double-lock folding knifeDouble-lock mechanism with thumb-hole openingPartially serrated stainless steel blade; checkered nylon handle; adjustable three-position pocket clip
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Start with blade access

Select an opening method that fits your workflow

Opening features vary across the available folding knives. Consider how you prefer to access the blade during routine work tasks.

  • Blade-assist opening helps the blade open quickly for efficient access.
  • Reversible thumb studs support one-handed opening.
  • Thumb-hole opening allows one-handed blade opening.
  • Standard thumb studs support easy blade opening.
Compare blade retention and cutting edge

Review locking design and edge configuration

Available models use liner-lock, liner and Max Lock, or double-lock mechanisms. Locking features help keep the blade open during use, while double-lock designs help reduce or prevent unintended blade closure. Blade options include stainless steel edges, including 7CR17 and 9CR18MOV, with one model featuring a partially serrated stainless steel blade.

  • Liner locks help keep the blade open during use.
  • Liner and Max Lock systems help secure the blade while open and help keep it closed during carry.
  • Double-lock mechanisms add protection against accidental blade closure while working.
  • A partially serrated blade combines plain and serrated edge sections.
Finish with handling and carry preferences

Choose grip texture and clip placement

Nylon handles provide durable handheld construction, while textured and checkered surfaces support a secure grip. For carry setup, compare models with two-position, three-position, or adjustable pocket clips.

  • Textured nylon handles support a secure, comfortable grip.
  • Checkered fiberglass-filled nylon handles and finger grooves help promote controlled handling.
  • Two-position clips allow adjustment for a preferred carry setup.
  • Three-position clips allow users to tailor carry orientation.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What opening methods are available on these folding knives?

Available methods include blade-assist opening, reversible thumb studs, thumb studs, and thumb-hole opening.

What locking mechanisms are represented?

The available products include liner-lock, liner and Max Lock, and double-lock designs.

Are partially serrated folding knives available?

Yes. One double-lock model has a partially serrated stainless steel blade with plain and serrated edge sections.

What pocket clip options are available?

Available pocket clip configurations include two-position, three-position, and adjustable three-position designs.

Helpful Buying Guide

Choose a Folding Knife for Controlled Everyday Cutting

Compare folding knives by the blade-opening method, open-blade locking design, edge style, handle grip, and pocket clip adjustment. The available options include assisted-opening and thumb-operated models, liner-lock and double-lock designs, and plain or partially serrated stainless steel blades.

Visual Guide

Popular examples in this category

Use Cases

Compact tools for routine cutting

These folding knives are designed as compact hand tools for commercial, professional, and everyday cutting tasks. Folding construction supports convenient carry and access when a cutting tool is needed.

How to Choose

Match opening, lock, and edge to the task

Choose assisted opening for quick blade access, or thumb studs and thumb-hole opening for one-handed operation. Compare liner-lock and double-lock designs based on the open-blade retention feature you prefer, and consider a partially serrated edge when both plain and serrated cutting sections are useful.

Applications

Designed for controlled handheld use

Models with textured or checkered nylon handles, finger grooves, and stainless steel cutting edges are intended to support controlled handling during routine work. Pocket clips help keep the knife accessible during everyday carry.

Additional Information

Compare carry and grip details

Pocket clip options include two-position, three-position, and adjustable three-position configurations. Handle choices include nylon, textured nylon, checkered nylon, and checkered fiberglass-filled nylon construction.

3 in.Assisted-opening blade size

One assisted-opening model has a compact 3 in. 7CR17 stainless steel blade.

3-1/4 in.Liner-lock blade size

One liner-lock model has a 3-1/4 in. 7CR17 stainless steel blade.

2Pocket clip positions

One double-lock knife has a two-position pocket clip.

3Pocket clip positions

Several models offer three-position or adjustable three-position pocket clip setups.

Comparison Guide

Compare Folding Knife Types

Use this overview to compare the opening, locking, and blade-edge features represented by the available folding knife types.

Knife typeOpening and locking featuresBlade, handle, and carry details
Assisted-opening folding knifeBlade-assist opening with liner and Max Lock systems3 in. 7CR17 stainless steel blade; textured nylon handle; three-position pocket clip
Double-lock folding knifeDouble-lock mechanism with reversible thumb stud or thumb studsStainless steel or 7CR17 stainless steel blade; nylon or textured nylon handle; two- or three-position clip options
Partially serrated double-lock folding knifeDouble-lock mechanism with thumb-hole openingPartially serrated stainless steel blade; checkered nylon handle; adjustable three-position pocket clip
Planning Guide

Plan the right fit before choosing

Start with blade access

Select an opening method that fits your workflow

Opening features vary across the available folding knives. Consider how you prefer to access the blade during routine work tasks.

  • Blade-assist opening helps the blade open quickly for efficient access.
  • Reversible thumb studs support one-handed opening.
  • Thumb-hole opening allows one-handed blade opening.
  • Standard thumb studs support easy blade opening.
Compare blade retention and cutting edge

Review locking design and edge configuration

Available models use liner-lock, liner and Max Lock, or double-lock mechanisms. Locking features help keep the blade open during use, while double-lock designs help reduce or prevent unintended blade closure. Blade options include stainless steel edges, including 7CR17 and 9CR18MOV, with one model featuring a partially serrated stainless steel blade.

  • Liner locks help keep the blade open during use.
  • Liner and Max Lock systems help secure the blade while open and help keep it closed during carry.
  • Double-lock mechanisms add protection against accidental blade closure while working.
  • A partially serrated blade combines plain and serrated edge sections.
Finish with handling and carry preferences

Choose grip texture and clip placement

Nylon handles provide durable handheld construction, while textured and checkered surfaces support a secure grip. For carry setup, compare models with two-position, three-position, or adjustable pocket clips.

  • Textured nylon handles support a secure, comfortable grip.
  • Checkered fiberglass-filled nylon handles and finger grooves help promote controlled handling.
  • Two-position clips allow adjustment for a preferred carry setup.
  • Three-position clips allow users to tailor carry orientation.
FAQ

Common questions before buying

What opening methods are available on these folding knives?

Available methods include blade-assist opening, reversible thumb studs, thumb studs, and thumb-hole opening.

What locking mechanisms are represented?

The available products include liner-lock, liner and Max Lock, and double-lock designs.

Are partially serrated folding knives available?

Yes. One double-lock model has a partially serrated stainless steel blade with plain and serrated edge sections.

What pocket clip options are available?

Available pocket clip configurations include two-position, three-position, and adjustable three-position designs.