Custom pocket & folding knives
Liner-lock, frame-lock, slip-joint and assisted-opening folders — from slim gentleman EDC to tactical full-size. D2, VG-10, S35VN steel options. MOQ 300. Lead time 40 days.
Custom pocket knife manufacturer
Pocket knives are our second-largest category by SKU. Whether your line is an EDC pocket knife in modern frame-lock, a small pocket knife in slip-joint, a japanese pocket knife with VG-10 blade, or a damascus pocket knife at gift-tier, we've shipped folders into tactical brands, gift retailers, outdoor co-ops and Amazon private-label storefronts behind some of the best pocket knife brands you'd recognise. Below is what we typically build, what we typically charge, and where buyers tend to focus when speccing a new line.
What we typically build.
Default options below. Custom variations possible — share your spec and we'll quote.
| Parameter | Options |
|---|---|
| Blade length | 2.5" – 4.5" (custom on request) |
| Blade thickness | 2.5 – 3.5 mm |
| Steel options | D2, 8Cr13MoV, 9Cr18MoV, 440C, VG-10, S35VN (premium) |
| Hardness | 58 – 61 HRC |
| Lock types | Liner lock, frame lock, slip joint, axis-style, button lock |
| Handle materials | G10, micarta, pakkawood, aluminum, titanium, carbon fiber |
| Clip | Stainless or titanium pocket clip — deep carry or tip-up/tip-down |
| MOQ | 300 units per SKU (OEM logo) / 500 units (ODM new tooling) |
| Sample lead time | 12-18 days |
| Production lead time | 40-50 days |
Who buys this, and
how they sell it.
Four typical customer profiles and the spec direction each tends to pick.
EDC retail brand
Slim 3-inch frame lock, D2 blade, micarta scales, titanium clip. Sweet spot for Amazon private label and outdoor specialty retail.
Tactical / Hunting
3.5-4" blade, drop-point or tanto, glass-breaker pommel, MOLLE-compatible carry. Often paired with hard-anodized aluminum scales.
Promotional / Corporate
2.5-3" slim slip-joint, polished bolster, custom laser logo on blade. Gift box optional. Lower steel tier (8Cr13MoV) keeps cost down.
Premium gift
VG-10 or S35VN blade, stabilized wood or carbon-fiber scales, presentation box. Hand-rubbed satin finish. Limited-edition runs from 100 units.
Pair this category with…
Most pocket & folding knives projects use one or both of these.
Frequently asked.
MOQ is 300 units per SKU for logo work on our existing tooling and 500 units for new blade or handle tooling. Trial runs of 100 units possible for first-time customers at sample-tier pricing.
Liner lock is the workhorse — proven, affordable, easy to deploy. Frame lock feels premium and is preferred by tactical buyers. Slip joint avoids legal restrictions in markets like the UK. Axis-style licensing has lapsed and is now widely manufacturable — great for ambidextrous use.
Yes. Send a sketch, CAD file, or competitor sample. We'll quote tooling and produce a prototype within 18 days. Tooling costs range USD 200-800 depending on complexity.
They're legal in most markets but restricted in some EU countries and some US states. We can ship assisted, spring-assisted or thumb-stud manual variants of the same blade — just specify per market.
Available for premium tier products. S35VN, M390 and 14C28N are stocked in limited quantity. Lead time +10 days. Pricing roughly 1.5-2x over VG-10 depending on quantity.