Folding Knives

Folding blades and folding knives are the most common knives to carry today for their ease of use and convenient carry. Folding blades perform nearly any task and are easily deployed in high stress situations.

A folding knife uses a pivot, allowing the blade to fold into the handle for light, easy carry. To prevent injury through the blade accidentally closing on the user's hand, folding knives typically have a locking mechanism. Different locking mechanisms are favored by various individuals for reasons such as perceived strength (lock safety), legality, and ease of use.

In the lock back, as in many folding knives, a stop pin acting on the top (or behind) the blade prevents it from rotating. To release the knife the rocker bar is pushed downwards.

The bolt in the bolt lock uses a spring which biases the bolt to the forward position where it rests above the tang of the blade preventing the blade from closing. Small knobs extend through the handle allow the user to slide the bolt backwards freeing the knife to close. 

In the liner lock, an "L"-shaped split in the liner allows part of it to move sideways against the handle to the centre of the knife where it rests against the flat end of the tang. To disengage, this leaf spring is pushed aside so it again rests flush against the handle allowing the knife to close. A frame lock is nearly identical but instead of using a thin liner inside the handle material uses a thicker piece of metal that makes up the handle.

Another prominent feature on many folding knives is the opening mechanism. Traditional pocket knives and Swiss Army knives commonly employ the nail nick, while modern folding knives more often use a stud, hole, disk, or flipper located on the blade, all which have the benefit of allowing the user to open the knife with one hand.

We carry many brands of folding blades and folding knives from Windlass Cobra SteelCold SteelGerber, KershawBoker, Spyderco and American Buffalo Knife & Tool.

  • Citadel Phan Thiet Friction Lock Pocket Knife

    Citadel Knives and Swords

    Citadel Phan Thiet Friction Lock Pocket Knife

    # 404695

    A hand made, exceptional friction folder with genuine buffalo horn scales. Friction folders have been gaining popularity over the years for their unique style, simplicity and function. The tang of the hand forged blade extends into a paddle/flipper that...
    $119.95
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  • Citadel Trident Pocket Knife with Spalted Wood Handle

    Citadel Knives and Swords

    Citadel Trident Pocket Knife with Spalted Wood Handle

    # 404687

    This beautiful rustic folding knife has a unique handle made of spalted wood. "Spalting" refers to the dark lines in the wood that were created by fungi. Spalted wood has been highly prized by woodworkers, designers and architects for over 500...
    $224.95
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  • Joker Terrier Olive Wood Handle Lockback Knife

    Joker Sporting Knives Factory

    Joker Terrier Olive Wood Handle Lockback Knife

    # 404763

    Joker Knives of Spain is known for excellent materials, superior workmanship and durable reliability. This is an Olive Wood handled, lockback folding knife with a spear point Molybdenum Vanadium stainless steel blade.  One of Europe’s biggest...
    $50.95
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  • Joker Cocker Olive Wood Handle Lockback Knife

    Joker Sporting Knives Factory

    Joker Cocker Olive Wood Handle Lockback Knife

    # 404774

    Joker Knives of Spain is known for excellent materials, superior workmanship and durable reliability. This is an Olive Wood handled, lockback folding knife with a drop point Mova 1.4116 stainless steel blade.  One of Europe’s biggest brands, Joker...
    $44.95
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  • Rite Edge American Flag Pocket Knife/Money Clip

    Rite Edge

    American Flag Money Clip Knife

    # 404758

    Spring assisted folder doubles as a money clip, or use the wide clip to wear it on your belt, waistband or pocket’s edge. American flag handle.   Conveniently keep Old Glory with you as a reminder of the sacrifices made by our fighting men...
    $8.95
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  • Gerber US1 Pocket Knife

    Gerber Knives & Multi-Tools

    Gerber US1 Pocket Knife

    # 404351

    This everyday carry knife has a 420HC steel blade and a glass-filled nylon handle wrapped in a textured rubber overmold. Features lock back design. Overall: 6.1’ inches.  The best-in-class 420HC blade is deployed with a simple nail nick and held...
    $27.95
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  • Elk Ridge Trapper Dual Blade Pocket Knife

    Elk Ridge

    Elk Ridge Trapper Dual Blade Pocket Knife

    # 404220

    Unique Elk Ridge Dual Blade folding knives with 440 stainless steel blades in a classic package. 7-1/4 inches.   This Elk Ridge Trapper is a real throwback. Two 440 stainless steel blades in a classic package with no unnecessary locks or pocket...
    $18.95
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  • Kershaw Reverb Lightweight Folding Pocket Knife

    Kershaw Knives

    Kershaw Reverb Lightweight Folding Pocket Knife

    # 404323

    This lightweight knife has an 8Cr13MoV steel blade with a handle made of G-10 with a carbon fiber overlay front and steel back. Features a carabiner clip, frame lock, manual opening, and a single-position extra-deep-carry pocketclip.  The...
    $37.95
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