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.

  • Cattleman Stockyard Rosewood Lockback Folder

    Cattleman Stockyard Rosewood Lockback Folder

    # 404576

    A  comfortable traditional pocket knife, but with a partially serrated blade for stubborn materials like rope and cardboard. The handle is constructed with stainless steel bolsters and liners, with beautiful rosewood inserts and brass pins. The...
    $22.95
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  • Cattleman Deuce Lockback Folder

    Cattleman Deuce Lockback Folder

    # 404574

    All stainless steel (except for the inlaid solid brass steer head) from end to end, this stout-feeling pocket knife is designed to prevent rust. The blade is made of 3CR13 stainless with a satin finish and has a large thumb-hole for easy one-hand...
    $24.95
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  • Cardsharp Credit Card Knife

    Cardsharp Credit Card Knife

    # 404595

    Originally designed as a disposable surgical knife for medics, paramedics, and aid workers, the Cardsharp is an innovative, super-light folder that's the size of a credit card and not much thicker. And maybe the first perfect "shirt pocket" knife ever!...
    $13.95
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  • Cara Cara 2 Folding Knife

    Cara Cara 2 Lightweight Folding Knife

    # 404316

    Already one of the best values in the Spyderco line, the Cara Cara 2 Lightweight has been completely reengineered. Its many upgrades include a full-flat-ground blade for enhanced edge geometry and cutting performance, a Bi-Directional Textured FRN...
    $47.95
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  • Camillus Boating Knife with Marlin Spike

    Camillus Boating Knife with Marlin Spike

    # 404604

    Here's a nice-looking marlin spike knife with unique handcrafted bamboo handle scales and black metal parts. The sheepsfoot rigging blade is made from Japanese AUS-8 stainless steel. The marlin spike has a lock and is more than capable of loosening the...
    $44.95
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  • Bundeswehr Style Multi-Use Folder

    Bundeswehr Style Multi-Use Folder

    # 404618

    This multi-function Bundeswehr-style pocket knife of the West German military has a stainless spear-point blade, standard screwdriver, bottle opener, highly functional saw blade with protective cover, corkscrew, and punch/awl. OD green composition...
    $14.95
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  • Bronze Deer Folder

    Bronze Deer Folder

    # 404661

    A fancy, heavy-duty folding knife for outdoor lovers. Each side of the handle displays an ornate outdoor scene depicting a stag roaming the woods. The art is in high relief and has some filigree thrown in to evoke elaborately decorated firearms from the...
    $17.95
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  • Boker Urban Survival Folding Knife

    Boker Urban Survival Folding Knife

    # 403011

    This beauty by Boker Plus provides real self-defense protection for the discerning executive or martial artist. From knife fighting expert Jim Wagner, the pen-style look is extremely easy to carry and hides away nicely in a pocket in plain view, and is...
    $69.95
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  • Boker Plus Wildcat Folding Knife

    Boker Plus Wildcat Folding Knife

    # 404245

    Boker designer Boris Manasherov’s understanding of ergonomics and the importance of knife handling for self defense shine through on this Wildcat Knife. The heavily modified D2 tool steel blade is powered by a ball bearing pivot and opens...
    $120.95
  • Boker Plus Kaizen with Green Micarta Scales

    Boker Plus Kaizen with Green Micarta Scales

    # 404652

    The influence of the Samurai weapons is obvious in this straightforward folding knife design. From the Katana-style handle to the historical Tanto-like blade point, this slim liner lock is crafted with care and taste. The Japanese term "Kaizen" consists...
    $89.95
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  • Boker Plus Kaizen

    Boker Plus Kaizen

    # 404651

    The influence of the Samurai weapons is obvious in this straightforward folding knife design. From the Katana-style handle to the historical Tanto-like blade point, this slim liner lock is crafted with care and taste.   The influence of the...
    $74.95
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  • Boker Plus Fragment G10 with Thumb Rest

    Boker Plus Fragment G10 with Thumb Rest

    # 404647

    This handy lightweight folding EDC or backup pocket knife from Boker has a lightweight skeleton design. The pivot bar that connects the blade and grip is accented with a red G10 scale and cleverly serves as a thumb rest, and provides a colorful accent...
    $49.95
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