Best Switchblade Knives

A switchblade knife is a compact knife that has a spring-loaded blade that shoots out from the handle when pressure is applied to the button on the handle. They are called switchblades because when the knife is activated, it literally switches from a closed position to an open position.
Instead of carrying a knife, a pen, and a screwdriver around with you, consider a switchblade knife. They are compact and have a variety of uses. There are many different kinds of switchblade knives to choose from, so you can select the one that best fits your needs.

Read on to learn more about our favorite switchblade knives.

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Our Editor’s Best Switchblade Knives Reviews

SaleBestseller No. 1

2.95” Serrated Blade Pocket Knife - Black Folding Knife with Glass Breaker Legal Pocket Knife- Small EDC Knife with Pocket Clip for Men Women - Sharp Tactical Camping Survival Hiking Knives 6680

Black pocket knife with serrated blade and aluminum ergonomic handle. Pocket knife is made of 440C stainless steel. Lock type - liner lock. Blade length - 2.95”; Handle length - 4.2”; Overall length - 7.17”; Weight - 4.12 oz. Multifunctional pocket knife: seatbelt cutter, glass breaker and pocket clip available.
All-In-One Knife: compact, versatile, and ready for anything. This small pocket knife is essential for everyday versatility, camping, EDC, hiking, backpacking, work, bushcrafting, hunting, fishing, military and army needs, outdoor and DIY activities, survival, self defense, and emergencies. Ideal for both women and men.
Stylish Pocket Knife: A perfect blend of form and function for men on the go. This EDC essential features a sleek design with a folding mechanism for easy carry. Crafted with precision, it serves as a versatile companion for tactical use, as well as a reliable tool for hunting, fishing, and camp needs.
Stocking Stuffers for Adults. Excellent gift for all men from young boys to grandpas. Unique choice for your husband, dad, father in law, stepdad boyfriend, brother, grandpa, papa, groomsmen, son, uncle, nephew, cousin, boy, best friend, or any family member. Cool gift for boss, coworker, college, student, employee, retirement. Great for guy, hunter, welder, hiker, teen, or neighbor. It also fits police, fisherman, traveler, military, navy, truck drivers, camper, marines.
Best Christmas Gift 2024. Unique present for Christmas 2025, New Year, Secret Santa, Stocking Stuffer, birthday, Anniversary, Thanksgiving, or any special occasion. Excellent stocking stuffer for both men and women. Gifts for men who have everything. Regalos de navidad para hombres. Xmas gifts for man. Perfect for men who want nothing. This gift is ideal for any woman — mom, grandma, wife, girlfriend, girls, teens, couples, mother in law, sister or daughter. Gift idea for him & her.

Bestseller No. 2

FU-GLBY Black Nylon handle 3 Inches Blade EDC Folding Knife Outdoor Tools SpeedSafe Assisted Opening

【Effortless functionality】-The FU-GLBY Black Nylon handle 3 Inches Blade EDC Folding Knife is designed with SpeedSafe assisted opening and a flipper, making it effortless to use with optimal balance between safety and functionality.
【Durable and lightweight】-Crafted with a 440 stainless steel blade and nylon handle, this folding knife is designed to withstand heavy outdoor usage. It’s also lightweight, weighing only 75.6g, making it easy to carry for long periods of time.
【Attention to detail】-This knife has a thickness of 2mm and a black coating for added durability.
【Satisfaction guarantee】-We stand behind our product quality. If you encounter any issues with your purchase, please contact us and we will gladly help resolve any questions or concerns. Plus, with our return policy, you can return the item for any quality problems at any time.
【Versatile outdoor tool】-The FU-GLBY Black Nylon handle 3 Inches Blade EDC Folding Knife is the perfect tool for outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and hunting. Its compact size and durable design make it an essential addition to any adventurer’s toolkit.

Bestseller No. 3

GVDV Folding Pocket Knife with G10 Handle, 7CR17 Stainless Steel EDC Knife with Safety Liner Lock, Hunting Camping Hiking Fishing Knife for Men Women, Silver

【Open with One Hand】The folding knife has a flipper that enables one-hand opening. The locking mechanism is well designed with zero worry of accidentally closing it.
【High performance Steel】The blade of the pocket knives are made of sharp 7CR17 stainless steel, which is durable, resists rust and stain resistant.
【Military Grade G10 Handle】A hand-polished spine is smooth and comfortable to the touch while the G10 handle is slightly textured to provide anti-slip properties. Cleans easily for low maintenance.
【Easy to Carry 】Weight 5.29OZ , folded 4.7 inches (12cm), blade length 3.9 inches(10cm), EDC knife with portable and convenience belt clip design easy to clip on your belt or backpack.
【Practical and Elegant Gift】You can use it for camping, hiking, fishing, travel, survival, climbing and any outdoor activity, as well as general use and daily cutting housework. With complimentary sharpening stone, black gift box, black flannel bag, it has exceptional craftsmanship and value.

Bestseller No. 4

Safety Lock Pocket Knife - Spring Assisted 3.4-inch Sharp Blade - Folding Tactical Black Knife with Aluminum Handle - Ideal Knives Set for EDC Camping Hunting Survival - Birthday Gift for Men & Women 6681

Folding knife with pocket clip has a simple and reliable liner-lock that is resistant to dirt and prevents unexpected closure. Equipped with the thumb studs for right and left hand use.
Spring Assisted knife with Lock Button: Equipped with secure locking technology, it prevents accidental openings, ensuring peace of mind wherever you go. Effortlessly deploy your blade with a simple press, saving you time in emergencies or whenever needed.
Perfect tactical knife for everything - Camping Edc Hiking Backpack Bushcrafting, Hunting & Fishing, Military & Army needs, Outdoor & DIY Activities, Survival, Self Defense, Emergencies.
Black-coated 440C stainless steel with black oxide provides an excellent balance of hardness and corrosion resistance, ensuring proper operation without the need for sharpening. It offers razor-sharp cutting performance and high durability. The handle material is aluminum, and a clip is available. The blade length is 3.42 inches, with a total length of 7.75 inches.
Stocking Stuffers for Adults. Excellent gift for all men from young boys to grandpas. Unique choice for your husband, dad, father in law, stepdad boyfriend, brother, grandpa, papa, groomsmen, son, uncle, nephew, cousin, boy, best friend, or any family member. Cool gift for boss, coworker, college, student, employee, retirement. Great for guy, hunter, welder, hiker, teen, or neighbor. It also fits police, fisherman, traveler, military, navy, truck drivers, camper, marines.

SaleBestseller No. 5

Smith & Wesson Accessories Extreme Ops SWA24S 7.1in S.S. Folding Knife with 3.1in Serrated Clip Point Blade and Aluminum Handle for Outdoor, Tactical, Survival and EDC

DIMENSIONS: 7.1 Inch (18 Cm) Overall Length With A Blade Length Of 3.1 Inches (7.9 Cm) And A Weight Of 3.5 Ounces
DURABLE: Blade Is Made Of Reliable 7Cr17Mov Black Oxide High Carbon Stainless Steel With A Black, Aluminum Handle
DEPENDABLE: Quick And Easy Access With The Convenient Pocket Clip, Finger Flipper And Ambidextrous Thumb Knobs Making It Ideal For Everyday Carry
SECURE: Have Confidence That The Blade Will Not Slip With The Security Of The Liner Lock
BE PREPARED: Knife Features Jimping And Serrations

Bestseller No. 6

DOOM BLADE EDC Spring Assist Folding Pocket knife,Glass Breaker, Cool Knives for Outdoor Camping - Military Style - Tactical Knife with Liner Lock (Knife * 1)

【Materials for pocket knives】: Our Folding Knife use 440C stainless steel blade, which has excellent wear resistance, toughness and rust resistance, and the handle is made of ABS plastic, which is durable and reduces the weight carried, making it an excellent tool for outdoor travel.
【 Size and weight 】 : Total length: 204mm / 8.03inches; Blade length: 84mm / 3.3inches; Blade width: 22mm / 0.87inches; Blade thickness: 2mm / 0.078inches; Handle length: 122mm / 4.8inches; Weight: 100g / 3.53oz
【Safe internal lock】 :The blade can be opened with one hand, and the blade body automatically locks safely, fixing the open blade to ensure the safety of the user. There is a glass breaker at the end of the handle to help you avoid emergencies.
【 Wide range of uses 】：The light and durable pocket knife is suitable for a variety of scenes, and can be used for outdoor, fishing, picnic, camping, hunting, emergency and other purposes.
【Excellent after-sales service】: DOOM BLADE promises that if you have any questions, we will answer and provide service for you within 24 hours.

Bestseller No. 7

GVDV Pocket Knife Folding Knives, Cool Pocket Knives for Men, 7Cr17 Stainless Steel Knife Set with Sharpening for Fishing Camping Hunting Hiking, Black Stonewashed

【Open with One Hand】The folding knife has a flipper that enables one-hand opening. The locking mechanism is well designed with zero worry of accidentally closing it.
【High performance Steel】The blade of the pocket knives are made of sharp 7CR17 stainless steel, which is durable, resists rust and stain resistant.
【Military Grade G10 Handle】A hand-polished spine is smooth and comfortable to the touch while the G10 handle is slightly textured to provide anti-slip properties. Cleans easily for low maintenance.
【Easy to Carry 】Weight 5.29OZ , folded 4.7 inches (12cm), blade length 3.9 inches(10cm), EDC knife with portable and convenience belt clip design easy to clip on your belt or backpack.
【Practical and Elegant Gift】You can use it for camping, hiking, fishing, travel, survival, climbing and any outdoor activity, as well as general use and daily cutting housework. With complimentary sharpening stone, black gift box, black flannel bag, it has exceptional craftsmanship and value.

Bestseller No. 8

GVDV Folding Pocket Knife with G10 Handle, 7Cr17 Stainless Steel EDC Knife with Safety Liner-Lock, Camping Hunting Fishing Knife for Men Women, Gold

【High performance Steel】The blade of the pocket knife is made of reliable 7CR stainless steel, which is durable, resists rust and stain resistant.
【Military Grade G10 Handle】Ergonomic handle shape for maximum comfort, grip and maneuverability. A hand-polished spine is smooth and comfortable to the touch while the G10 handle is slightly textured to provide anti-slip properties. Cleans easily for low maintenance.
【Easy to Carry 】Weight 5.29OZ , folded 4.7 inches (12cm), blade length 3.9 inches(10cm), EDC knife with portable and convenience belt clip design easy to clip on your belt or backpack.
【Flipper Open 】The flipper of this folding knife deploys blade smooth and safely out of the handle, for easy accessibility. The locking mechanism is well designed with zero worry of accidentally closing it.
【Practical and Elegant Gift】You can use it for camping, hiking, fishing, travel, survival, climbing and any outdoor activity, as well as general use and daily cutting housework. With complimentary sharpening stone, sheath, black gift box, it has exceptional craftsmanship and value.

Bestseller No. 9

VALHALLA PASTOR Pocket Knife, 3.7'' Folding Knife with 3D Retro Embossed Pattern, Pocket Knife For Men, Liner Lock, Cool EDC Knives, Gift for men

UNIQUE DESIGN: Solid wood inlaid stainless steel handle, the retro 3D embossed pattern impresses everyone, the pattern provides non-slip effect and great grip
RAZOR SHARP OUT OF THE BOX: Excellent cutting performance in strength, hardness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance, long lasting sharp edges
ONE HANDED OPERATION SMOOTH AND FAST: Powerful assisted opening device gives you smooth, fast flips and crisp sound, very very easy to open
STRONG SAFETY LINER LOCK AND POCKET CLIP: Sturdy safety liner lock work precisely, and a strong pocket clip is also very necessary for EDC knife
BEST GIFT: Cool Pocket knife is a perfect gift for men boy women. Whether hunting, camping, hiking, fishing, surviving, climbing, cycling or daily cutting work, a cool folding knife will be good helper to carry with you

Bestseller No. 10

IKORES Pocket knife with G10 Handle, 3.5 inch Folding Knife with Pocket Clip and Nylon Sheath, Great Gift for Men and Women, Silver

【Strong and Sturdy Folding Knife】 7Cr13Mov HC stainless steel blade and G10 handle combines strength with right weight will not get rusted, and the EDC knife handle provides a comfortable feel and grip.
【Safety Liner Lock Design】Flipper open can let the pocket knife open smoothly and the liner lock secure your camping knife blade.
【Compact and Portable Storage】 the folding pocket knife is equipped with pocket clip and nylon sheath which can be clipped comfortably in your pockets and backpack,easy and convenient storage, will not loss when doing outdoor activities.
【Multifunction】The EDC knife for men for everyday carry, it is good at doing daily tasks like letter and box cutting, and also this camping knife can help people prepare of food, cutting rope and others when camping,hunting and hiking.
The pocket knife will be a great gift for Friends, Dad, Brother, Boss, Boyfriend, Husband,easy for them to put the folding knife in their pocket and backpack.

Best Switchblade Knives Buying Guide

Before choosing the best switchblade knife you should consider following options:

1. Size and Shape: The overall size and shape of a switchblade will depend heavily on the intended use of the knife.

If the knife is being purchased for self-defense purposes, a smaller switchblade will be more effective due to its ability to be concealed more easily.

For hunters, hikers, etc., a switchblade with a longer blade and an overall larger profile will be more effective for their intended use.

2. Number of Blades: Switchblades typically have two or three blades, though you can find some with up to five.

Typically, switchblades with two or three blades are less expensive than switchblades with multiple blades.

3. Safety Features: Switchblades come with a number of safety features, depending on the manufacturer and intended use for the knife.

These features can include slide locks, break-aways, and/or secondary locking mechanisms.

4. Price: The overall price of the switchblade will depend on a number of factors, including the overall size, number of blades, and safety features.

Typically, switchblades with more blades and additional safety features will be more expensive than others.

5. Additional Features: In addition to the overall size and number of blades, additional features can also impact the overall price of the switchblade.

Depending on the manufacturer of the switchblade, additional features can include engraving, custom handles, and/or leather belts.

6. Warranty: Depending on the manufacturer, switchblades come with varying warranties.

Typically, switchblades with additional features, such as leather belts, engraving, etc., will have shorter warranties.

7. Manufacturer: As with many other types of knives, some manufacturers are better than others.

Typically, you will pay more for a switchblade from a manufacturer that is known for producing high-quality knives.

8. Reputation: Reputation is another factor that can impact the overall price of the switchblade.

Typically, a switchblade with a strong reputation will be more expensive than others, but it will also perform better overall.

9. History: Depending on the manufacturer of the switchblade, depending on the history of the company and their products.

Typically, switchblades from a reputable company will have a better reputation and better overall performance.

10. Customer Service: Depending on the manufacturer, switchblades may come with different levels of customer service.

Depending on the manufacturer, switchblades may come with different levels of customer service.

Depending on the manufacturer, switchblades may

Switchblade Knives Faqs

1. What is the difference between a switchblade knife and a regular knife?

A switchblade knife is a type of knife with a folding blade that is automatically deployed with the push of a button or lever. A regular knife is a type of knife with a fixed blade.

2. How do you open a switchblade knife?

There is a small button or lever on the handle of the knife. Pushing or sliding this button will cause the blade to slide out of the handle.

3. What are the benefits of having a switchblade knife?

There are many benefits to having a switchblade knife, including the following:-They are easy to open and close, which can be helpful in a variety of situations.-They can be used as a self-defense weapon, if necessary.-They are often smaller and more compact than other types of knives, making them easier to carry.-They can be a lot of fun to collect and show off to friends!

4. Are switchblade knives legal in all states?

No, switchblade knives are not legal in all states. There are a number of states that have banned the possession or sale of switchblade knives, and there are also a number of states that have restrictions on them.

5. How do you care for a switchblade knife?

Switchblade knives require care just like any other knife. For best results, clean and oil the blade after each use.

Conclusion

There are many great switchblade knives on the market. Our list of the best switchblade knives will help you save time researching and choosing the best one for you.