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Best Locking Knives50

1. QSP Penguin D2 Liner Lock Knife

#1 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"So this is my first QSP knife. I've almost bought a QSP a couple times before, and just never got to the point of pulling the trigger. But the Drop price for this was..."  Read More

2. CRKT M16-01 Series Knives

#2 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"These are my go to drawer knives. I really loved these knives for almost 3 years now and they have held up really well. Any time I need to open something, they are at..."  Read More

3. Massdrop x Spyderco Endura Super Gold Steel

#3 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Carry VG-10, collect SG-2"  Read More

4. Gerber Ayako Front Flipper Knife

#4 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Great quality for the price. This knife far exceeds anything else in it’s price range, and it looks good too. Though I’d prefer a more stable locking mechanism than..."  Read More

5. Amare FieldBro Slide-Lock Folding Knife – Drop Exclusive

#5 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Nice knife. J'en suis super content, il est léger, joli et tiens bien l'affût age. Je l'utilise souvent comme edc et j'ai rien à en redire. close"  Read More

6. CJRB Gobi D2 Folding Knife

#6 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Delightful little flipper. TL;DR: good knife, nice balance, well made, excellent value. Longer version: The first thing some are going to notice are that there..."  Read More

7. Amare Field Bro Black Edition Slide-Lock Folding Knife

#7 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"i love this knife. the knife just arrived this morning at first glance the first grip the perfect axis lock system it is as well made for a right-handed as for a..."  Read More

8. KA-BAR Dozier Folding Hunter Knife

#8 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"5 stars, given the price point. This is my edc for general farm and yard work, and my wife has a pink one she uses for gardening. I have to sharpen them every couple..."  Read More

9. QSP Pelican S35VN Liner Lock Knife

#9 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Great knife. Awesome knife but drop shipped me the wrong variant. They did reimburse me $20 which was nice of them but I'd rather get the knife I ordered instead."  Read More

10. CJRB Barranca D2 Liner Lock Knife

#10 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Nothing like Copper. Love the Copper, has a nice weight to it. Nothing else compares to the feeling. First thing was a Forced Patina. Brings it to a totally new..."  Read More

11. CJRB Feldspar & Small Feldspar D2 Folding Knives

#11 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Excellent beyond expectations. Took a LONG time to get here, but what a great delight. Superb fit and finish, fluid action. The Small is of the gentleman's folder..."  Read More

12. Boker & CountyComm Ultra Day Glow D2 Stub Knife

#12 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Perfect for what it is. I was expecting for this little guy to be terrible uncomfortable to hold, but was happily wrong. The nock in the frame fits my finger almost..."  Read More

13. Gerber Sumo Pivot Lock Knife

#13 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Great knife, great looking knife....my new EDC~. I was originally attracted to the overall look of this knife, regardless of the color scheme. As I already have a..."  Read More

14. Al Mar Ultralight Hawk FRN Folding Knife

#14 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Al Mar is one of my favourite knife designer/maker. I bought the largest and smallest in this range... then, shortly after they arrived I bought the middle one. They..."  Read More

15. QSP Leopard 14C28N Liner Lock Knife

#15 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Pros The blade stock is nice and thin there is good distal taper to it the grind is good, it's ideal for the type of knife and handle design. thin but not delicate,..."  Read More

16. Drop + Eric Ochs Otter Titanium Liner Lock Knife

#16 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Excellent. Fit and finish is on point as expected. Feels great in the hand, everything is smooth and the lack of a flipper is a nice change compared to what I usually..."  Read More

17. CJRB Mangrove D2 Folding Knife

#17 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"I use this as an edc and love it! Iim relatively new to knives but I’m starting to understand the obsession. It’s kinda like headphones are for me and I can tell..."  Read More

18. Fox Edge Atrax Liner Lock Knife

#18 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Amazing Quailty. Pretty great knife for the price"  Read More

19. Gerber Flatiron D2 Micarta Frame Lock Knife

#19 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Great gift. My outdoorsy daughter likes the knife. She’s used it on overnights in the Olympics and Four Corners."  Read More

20. Vargo Ti-Carbon Folding Knife

#20 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

New to Vargo’s everyday carry collection, the Ti-Carbon Folding Knife is made from a Japanese titanium alloy that’s stronger and harder than pure titanium, and offers...  Read More

21. Kershaw Leek Glow-in-the-Dark Carbon Fiber Knife

#21 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Always been a fan of Ken Onion/Kershaw knives, this one does not disappoint. Having used the Kershaw Leek and Scallion knives in the past, I've always been pleased..."  Read More

22. QSP Locust VG-10 Liner Lock Knife

#22 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Excellent quality!! This knife is a really quality piece, especially for the price. I want to get the other color patterns now. Excellent job on this one!"  Read More

23. Bestech Swordfish Natural G-10 Knife – Drop Exclusive

#23 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"I love this knife. This is my new edc. I really like this knife. Fit and finish are near perfect. Blade deploys smooth as silk with the flipper tab. Blade was very..."  Read More

24. CJRB Agave D2 Folding Knife

#24 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Excellent value! CJRB has produced a usable, high-quality knife at an affordable price! Plus the finish on the handle and hardware makes this pocket candy indeed! My..."  Read More

25. QSP Harpyie S35VN Liner Lock Knife

#25 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Thumbs up for this EDC. I like this product. Quality materials, finished well. Only the second recurve I own right now. I use it as an edc and it serves well."  Read More

26. Al Mar S.E.R.E. 2020 Assisted Folding Knife

#26 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Solid knife. This knife is a workhorse. It is a bit chunky but that is what I expected. It deploys flawlessly and is ready for the task at hand. It will be carried..."  Read More

27. Havalon Piranta Bolt Hunting Knives

#27 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Best knives for hunting! Super sharp and easy blade changes. One for me, and one for my buddy."  Read More

28. QSP Parrot Liner Lock Knife

#28 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

Guided by great quality, excellent service, and competitive prices, QSP (Quality, Service, Price) is gaining support fast. The Parrot is a compact manual-opening knife...  Read More

29. Boker D2 Stub Titanium Frame Lock Knife

#29 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"This this is tiny! yes, thats what she said."  Read More

30. CJRB Ria 12C27N Liner Lock Knife

#30 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Reminds me of my R2D2. "  Read More

31. Drop + Quiet Carry The iQ Knife

#31 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"I've been carrying my Quiet Carry IQ knife for over a few weeks now and this is the best "gentleman's knife" I've ever used. This knife is understated, meaning, it..."  Read More

32. Drop + Quiet Carry The Shorty

#32 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"I've been carrying the Drop/Quiet Carry iQ and Shorty for a couple of weeks now to get a feel for them. The iQ is brilliantly designed as a capable light EDC, all the..."  Read More

33. QSP Daeva D2 Multi-Function Liner Lock Knife

#33 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

Why carry multiple tools when you can get everything you need in one clean, pocket-friendly design? With the QSP Daeva, you don’t have to.  Read More

34. Boker Urban Trapper Red Swirl Micarta – Drop Exclusive

#34 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Good knife. The Urban Trapper is arguably one of the best EDC knives around for less than $100. I picked this one up because the pattern on the scales looks like an..."  Read More

35. QSP Hawk Liner Lock Folding Knife

#35 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Impressive quality and value. March 30 2021: Recent experiences Two notes of interest. First, QSP USA service is excellent. I’d rather not go into details on how I..."  Read More

36. QSP Worker N690 Lockback Knife

#36 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Arrived scary sharp. Arrived nice and sharp out of the box. The snake wood is gorgeous. I threw a Qwik Stud on it and it fires like a rocket. Some kickbacks are still..."  Read More

37. QSP Puffin S35VN Frame Lock Knife

#37 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"QSP knives weren’t really on my radar, but if this is an example of what their workmanship is like, they’re definitely on my radar now! The action, materials, fit and..."  Read More

38. Defcon Kabuto S35VN Titanium Frame Lock Knife

#38 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Beautiful knife, great customer service too. There was an issue with shipping where the "extra" screws they provided weren't the correct ones for the knife, so I..."  Read More

39. Amare Track S35VN Carbon Fiber Liner Lock Knife

#39 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

Good looks and premium performance: that’s what you can expect with the Amare Track in your hand. A nearly 9-inch liner lock flipper, the Track is not for the faint of...  Read More

40. EDC Starter Bundle

#40 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

For this drop, we’ve assembled a collection of tried-and-tested EDC standbys from some of the most recognizable brands in the industry—from Kershaw to JETBeam, Boker...  Read More

41. Spyderco Ladybug 3 Glow-in-the-Dark Lockback Knife

#41 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Good knife. Great little knife and works perfect."  Read More

42. Defcon Agent S35VN Titanium Frame Lock Knife

#42 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Amazing. For a Chinese knife, i love it. Amazing action, super smooth, love the titanium and carbon fiber, love the blade shape and it came sharper than a razer"  Read More

43. Gerber Asada Frame Lock Cleaver Knife

#43 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Great price for a unique knife style. I bought several of these as gifts (and one for myself). Fit and finish is fantastic. Not enough use to evaluate durability but..."  Read More

44. QSP Pangolin D2 Folding Knife

#44 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"massive in size. impressive for cutting. great feel to the knife when you are using it."  Read More

45. CJRB Crag R D2 Recoil Lock Folding Knife

#45 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Nice chunk of steel. "  Read More

46. Defcon Sharks Tooth S35VN Titanium Frame Lock Knife

#46 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Très bon et beau couteau, service DROP impeccable = parfait ! "  Read More

47. Real Steel S5 Metamorph Titanium Front Flipper Knife

#47 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Fantastic front flipper! I had a g5 metamorph series 1 and loved it but this knocks it out of the park. Easier to grip, better and smoother action, easy to front flip,..."  Read More

48. Maserin D2 Sport Liner Lock Knife

#48 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"good blade. the handle feels great and the blade is slander, but not too thin and sleek. Came sharp. Nice feel and there are knobs where the handle dips in to make it..."  Read More

49. QSP Raven D2 Liner Lock Knife

#49 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

Designed with a large, capable recurved blade, the QSP Raven delivers in the face of many a cutting task. Clocking at just under 8 inches, this full-sized folder...  Read More

50. QSP Gavial D2 Liner Lock Knife

#50 in Best Locking Knives of 50 products

"Beau couteau qui parait solide. Premier couteau de cette marque, et pas déçu. Je ne pensais pas qu'il serait aussi grand, mais il semble solide. Coté finition, la..."  Read More