Pen Pocket Knives

Pen Pocket Knives For Sale

Are you in the market to purchase a new Pen pocket knife? It is not happenstance that you are here at Knife Country USA. We stock and sell over 20 different models of the Pen pocket knife from leading manufacturers in the cutlery industry. Whether you are an avid collector or just looking for an everyday carry Pen knife to use at home or at work; we can help you with selecting the proper Pen to suit your needs. Now that you know you are in the right place lets dive a little deeper into the Pen pocket knife.

What is a Pen Pocket Knife?

A Pen knife also known as a “traditional Pen pocket knife” or “old fashion Pen knife” is a two bladed pocket knife. These blades are made of stainless steel. The blade configuration is as follows; the largest blade on the Pen is the clip blade and on the opposite side of the knife is a pen blade. Both of the blades are slip-joint non locking blades (the backspring of the knife creates a “snap” that keeps the blade from closing). Pen knives usually have three polished nickel silver bolsters. These bolsters can be squared or rounded depending on the exact model.

How big are Pen Knives?

Pen pocket knives range in size from 2 5/8 inches overall closed to 3 7/8 inches overall closed. The smallest are considered Tiny Pen Knives followed by Small Pen Knives then Standard or Medium Pen Knives and the largest are Large Pen Knives. The most popular of all the sized is the medium/standard, these knives are normally around 2 3/4 inches closed.

What types of handles are available for Pen Knives?

That is where the real question comes in; Pen knives just like all other traditional pocket knives are offered is a wide variety of handle colors and handle materials. Some of the most common handles are Delrin, Synthetic, Stag, Rosewood, Plastic, Celluloid, Smooth Bone, Corelon, and POM. You can then get into rare exotic handles like Mammoth Ivory, Mother of Pearl, Black Pearl, Japer and Turquoise. Basically, the sky in the limit and as a customer you can really pick and choose to make your Pen Knife personalized to you.

How to care for your Pen Pocket Knife?

As with any knife; with proper care maintenance of your Pen Pocket Knife will insure that your new Pen will last a lifetime. Follow the steps below and you will be rewarded with a great tool.

Always keep your Pen blades sharp: It is much easier to touch up a blade with a medium or fine grit sharpening stone than wait for the edge to be totally dull and have to reshape the edge. Plus a sharp knife is always safer to use compared to a dull one.
Clean out the inside of your Pen knife: Dirt, dust and lint all collect on the side of your knife where the blades lay when closed. Also around the tangs of the blades is an area that needs to be cleaned regularly.
Oil your knife: It does not matter of your knife has stainless or carbon steel blades. It is important to keep a thick layer of oil on the blades and pivot points of the knife. This will keep your Pen blades moving properly and will help prevent rusting.

What brands are manufacturing Pen Pocket Knives?

Listed below are direct link to brand pages on Knife Country USA. These are the top brands that are manufacturing Pen pocket knives currently.