The Folsom Pocket Knife

The James Brand Folsom — a slim EDC knife for the traveler who needs one reliable tool

The gist: An ultra-slim liner-lock pocket knife that carries almost unnoticed, handy for camp cooking, gear repairs, and everyday cutting tasks on the road — but it has to travel in checked luggage.

• Ultra-thin 0.39" profile: At 6.75" overall with a 2.75" blade and 3.4oz weight, it slides into a pocket or pack pouch without printing or adding bulk.
• CTS-BD1 stainless steel: A corrosion-resistant American steel with good edge retention and easy sharpening — practical for humid or coastal travel where cheaper steel rusts fast.
• Secure liner lock: Locks up with no blade play, even reviewers who used it for months reported the lockup stayed tight and reliable.
• One-hand thumb-hole opening: Useful when your other hand is occupied holding gear, a map, or a tent stake.

Knife Informer's review praised it as "super slim and carries very well" with reliable edge retention, but flagged a stiff closing action that needs breaking in and called the price "$20-25 too high for the steel used," landing an overall 71% score.

Best for: travelers who want one slim, reliable everyday knife for camp and gear tasks. Skip it if: you're flying with only carry-on — this has to go in checked luggage, and if you want premium blade steel for the price, look elsewhere. Runs ~$50-70 — check the current price before buying.