Pocket Knives & Folding Knives

About Pocket Knives & Folding Knives

Pocket knives and folding knives are among the most purchased hand tools in any category, serving DIYers, tradespeople, campers, and everyday carry users alike. A quality folding knife handles everything from opening packages and cutting cord to detail work on a job site. The category spans single-blade utility folders, Swiss Army multi-tools with seven or more implements, and purpose-built EDC knives designed for daily shirt-pocket carry. Brand depth is strong here, with Victorinox, Kershaw, Gerber, and Buck all well represented across a range of price points. Prices in this lineup run from $11.39 for the Gerber 31-000345, a stainless steel folder with 16,300 owner reviews, up to $94.95 for the Victorinox 1.6795.T2-X1, a Swiss-made model that has accumulated 13,900 verified reviews. Blade sizes range from compact 1.3-inch keychain cutters to 3.9-inch working folders. Overall lengths vary from a folded 2.28 inches up to 9 inches opened. Handle materials across the lineup include stainless steel, oak wood, Grivory with TPR inserts, G10 composites, and glass-reinforced nylon, each offering a different grip character and durability profile. Choosing the right folding knife comes down to a few core decisions. Multi-tool Swiss Army styles pack scissors, screwdrivers, files, and more into a pocketable frame, making them ideal for travel and light utility use. The Victorinox 0.6223.G (7 pieces, 5 grams, $24.00) and the Victorinox Rambler (10 functions, $28.00, Swiss made) are the two clearest examples. Single-blade EDC folders focus on one good blade and a slim, fast-deploying profile. Budget buyers get proven value at $11 to $25 from Gerber and Palmetto. Mid-range options from $28 to $45 open up Victorinox's fuller Swiss knife lineup and Kershaw's stainless folder series. Above $65, all-stainless construction and tighter build tolerances justify the premium, as seen in the Kershaw KW1660 at $71.52.