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.

  • Spyderco Salt 2

    Spyderco Salt 2

    # 404705

    Spyderco's Salt 2 Black Blade features a hollow-ground H-1 blade cloaked in non-reflective black titanium carbonitride (TiCN) coating that makes it ideal for use in tactical environments where light discipline is a concern. With a fully serrated cutting...
    $129.95
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  • Spyderco Polestar Plain Edge Folding Knife

    Spyderco Polestar Plain Edge Folding Knife

    # 404315

    The Spyderco Polestar is hands down one of the best values on the market. The leaf-shaped blade is crafted from American-made CTS® BD1 stainless steel and features a fully accessible Trademark Round Hole™ for quick, ambidextrous, one-hand...
    $99.95
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  • Spanish Rib Tickler Folding Knife

    Spanish Rib Tickler Folding Knife

    # 403932

    This Spanish Rib Tickler from Cannon Knives is made in the classic tradition and pattern of famous Laguiole knives. This is a modern classic. Napoleon even gave out similar knives to soldiers that were brave in battle. This is a Spanish pattern and...
    $8.95
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  • Cold Steel Ti-Lite 4" with Zy Ex Handle Folder

    Cold Steel Ti-Lite 4" with Zy Ex Handle Folder

    # 401700

    Ti-Lite® tactical folders from Cold Steel evoke the sleek speed and rebellious lines of the classic 1950s-styled switchblade. Unlike most switchblades however, they are legal to carry nearly everywhere. This knife features Japanese made AUS 8A...
    $51.95
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  • Cold Steel Spartan Folding Knife

    Cold Steel Spartan Folding Knife

    # 403160

    The word Spartan conjures up the vivid history of the battle of Thermopylae, a story of enormous courage in the face of devastating odds. The Spartans were a tough breed, trained from childhood in the art of war and inured to most privations, both...
    $96.95
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  • Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto Point Plain Edge

    Recon 1 Tanto Point Plain Edge

    # 403502

    Cold Steel is famous for raising the bar in the knife industry, and the Recon 1 tactical folder has set a standard that’s hard to beat. It is tough as nails and will cut like a chain saw! Every facet of its' construction has been over-engineered...
    $129.95
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  • Cold Steel Recon 1 Tanto Point 50/50 Edge

    Recon 1 Tanto Point 50/50 Edge

    # 401674

    Cold Steel is famous for raising the bar in the knife industry, and the Recon 1 tactical folder has set a standard that’s hard to beat. It is tough as nails and will cut like a chain saw! Every facet of its' construction has been over-engineered...
    $122.95
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  • Cold Steel Recon 1 Clip Point Plain Folding Knife

    Recon 1 Clip Point Plain Folding Knife

    # 403501

    Cold Steel is famous for raising the bar in the knife industry, and the Recon 1 tactical folder has set a standard that’s hard to beat. It is tough as nails and will cut like a chain saw! Every facet of its' construction has been over-engineered...
    $129.95
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  • Cold Steel Pocket Bushman Folding Knife

    Cold Steel Pocket Bushman Folding Knife

    # 403492

    Cold Steel's Pocket Bushman has a long and wide blade with a short, sharp, clip point for usefulness and versatility. And it’s hollow ground from top to bottom with just enough belly to be useful for all sorts of tasks. The handle uses mono block...
    $34.95
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  • Cold Steel Large Espada Folding Knife

    Cold Steel Large Espada Folding Knife

    # 403485

    The Espada was designed by custom knife maker Andrew Demko and Cold Steel President Lynn C. Thompson. Huge yet surprisingly well balanced, this knife features dramatically upswept clip point blade that is ideal for cutting, slashing and piercing. Made...
    $339.95

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