Manual Knives

Manual opening knives are simple folding pocket knives without spring-assisted deployment mechanisms. The blade is opened and closed by hand, sometimes with features like thumb studs, flipper tabs, or nail nicks. Manual folding knives are perfect for those who prefer a no-frills design that just works. Personalize a high-quality knife for a loved one or yourself.

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  • MT423BK Personalized Pocket Knife

    MT423BK Personalized Pocket Knife

    MT423BK Personalized Pocket Knife

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    MT423 Personalized Pocket Knife

    MT423 Personalized Pocket Knife

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  • Buck Knives 110 Hunter Personalized Pocket Knife

    Buck Knives 110 Hunter Personalized Pocket Knife

    Buck Knives 110 Hunter Personalized Pocket Knife

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  • Black Smith & Wesson Extreme Ops SWA24S Personalized Pocket Knife

    Smith & Wesson Extreme Ops SWA24S Personalized Pocket Knife

    Smith & Wesson Extreme Ops SWA24S Personalized Pocket Knife

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  • Black, Arial, Allura, AR Julian, Bookman Old Style, Brush Script, Freehand, Ink Free Bold, Monotype Corsiva, Olde English, Texas Tango, Buck Knives 722 Spitfire personalized pocket knife

    Buck Knives 722 Spitfire Personalized Pocket Knife

    Buck Knives 722 Spitfire Personalized Pocket Knife

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  • custom Buck 501 pocket knife

    Buck Knives 501 Squire Personalized Pocket Knife

    Buck Knives 501 Squire Personalized Pocket Knife

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  • custom Buck pocket knife

    Buck Knives 112 Ranger Personalized Pocket Knife

    Buck Knives 112 Ranger Personalized Pocket Knife

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  • Stockman pocket knife with a personalized handle

    Stockman Pocket Knife with Personalized Handle

    Stockman Pocket Knife with Personalized Handle

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  • Bear & Son 205R Personalized Pocket Knife

    Bear & Son 205R Personalized Pocket Knife

    Bear & Son 205R Personalized Pocket Knife

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  • Case Yellow Synthetic Carbon Steel Medium Stockman #035 Engraved Pocket Knife

    Case Yellow Synthetic Carbon Steel Medium Stockman #035 Engraved Pocket Knife

    Case Yellow Synthetic Carbon Steel Medium Stockman #035 Engraved Pocket Knife

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  • case smooth chestnut bone trapper engraved pocket knife

    Case Smooth Chestnut Bone Trapper #28707 Engraved Pocket Knife

    Case Smooth Chestnut Bone Trapper #28707 Engraved Pocket Knife

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  • Bear & Son 97 Personalized Pocket Knife

    Bear & Son 97 Personalized Pocket Knife w/ Sheath

    Bear & Son 97 Personalized Pocket Knife w/ Sheath

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  • bear & son 247R personalized pocket knife

    Bear & Son 247R Personalized Pocket Knife

    Bear & Son 247R Personalized Pocket Knife

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  • Case Smooth Chestnut Bone Medium Stockman #28701 Engraved Pocket Knife

    Case Smooth Chestnut Bone Medium Stockman #28701 Engraved Pocket Knife

    Case Smooth Chestnut Bone Medium Stockman #28701 Engraved Pocket Knife

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  • Swiss army knife evo wood 10 Multitool with wooden handle engraved

    Victorinox Swiss Army Evolution Wood 10 Personalized Pocket Knife

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    Victorinox Swiss Army Evolution Wood 10 Personalized Pocket Knife

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Bear & Son 97 manual folding knife

Dependable Knives From Brands You Trust

Modern spring-assisted knives are a great choice for rapid deployment, but many knife enthusiasts prefer the straightforward design of traditional knives. They’re dependable, durable, and versatile, making them ideal for everyday carry. Shop manual knives from respected brands like Buck Knives, Case, Bear & Son Cutlery, Victorinox Swiss Army, and more.

Case manual knife

Customize a Meaningful Gift for Someone Special

Here at Palmetto Wood Shop, we laser-engrave our gifts at our shop in Pleasant Plains, Illinois, to ensure top-notch results that never fade. An engraved pocket knife is such a thoughtful gift for any occasion. Your gift will develop character over the years and become a treasured family keepsake. Personalize the knife with a name, initials, date, or message.

Buck Knives 110 Hunter manual knife

Find the Perfect Present at Palmetto Wood Shop

We carry top-quality manual knives for any enthusiast, including hunting knives, fishing knives, camping knives, multi-functional knives, and more. After choosing and personalizing manual opening knives, explore our other customizable gifts for the whole family. All products will be individually inspected and finished before shipping. Place your order today!

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I maintain a manual knife?

Proper knife care involves cleaning the blades and handle as needed, sharpening the blades when they’re dull, and occasionally lubricating the moving parts with knife oil. If the handle is made from a natural material like wood, horn, or bone, condition the handle every so often.

Learn More Here: Knife Maintenance: Everything You Should Know.

How do manual knives open?

How manual folding knives open depends on their opening type, but the basic idea is that you either pull the blade from the handle using the nail nick or thumb hole on the blade as leverage, or you use the thumb stud or finger flipper tab on the blade to push the blade from the handle.

Learn More Here: How to Open/Close a Pocket Knife: Your Guide.

How often do I need to sharpen the blade?

You should sharpen the blade whenever it’s dull. A sharp blade will cut through a piece of paper cleanly with very little resistance.

Learn More Here: How to Properly & Safely Test Knife Sharpness: Your Guide.

Are manual knives good for everyday carry (EDC)?

Yes, manual opening knives are very popular as everyday carry knives because they offer a superb combination of simplicity, ease of use, dependability, versatility, portability, and safety.

Learn More Here: How to Choose the Best EDC (Everyday Carry) Knives.