Four New DeWalt Pocket and Utility Knives Compared: Which One Fits Your Pocket?

Introduction

DeWalt has quietly expanded its hand tool lineup with four folding cutting tools: two slim pocket knives and two push-and-flip style folding utility knives. After spending time with all four, the picture is clear. The pocket knives are well built and pleasantly thin, while the utility knives are the standout of the group, delivering an opening and blade-change experience that rivals the best in this category.

Here is how each one stacks up.

DeWalt Tanto Pocket Knife

The Tanto pocket knife is the more aggressive of the two traditional folders. It opens with a pull on the blade, and the back of the blade is serrated, giving it a two-texture edge. The action is smooth, and folding it back closed takes no effort at all.

Build details are thoughtful. Each knife in this series comes with a wire-style pocket clip that is surprisingly sturdy and holds on securely. The handle measures 4.5 inches, the blade is 3.3 inches from top to back, and folded thickness is about one inch, so it stays genuinely slim in a pocket. There are small grip textures and a thumb imprint near the base for a confident hold, and a pre-drilled hole on the bottom lets you move the clip for left- or right-handed carry. It passed a paper-cut test cleanly, and it runs about $49.97.

DeWalt Drop Point Pocket Knife

The Drop Point pocket knife is essentially the same tool with a plain edge instead of the serrated spine. Opening is just as easy, the action feels smooth and durable, and the same ambidextrous thumb assist is present on both sides, so it works equally well for right- or left-handed users.

It also carries the same sturdy pocket clip, the same foldable design, and the same pre-drilled hole for flipping the clip to the opposite side. The paper test result was just as clean, and pricing matches its sibling at about $49.97.

DeWalt Push and Flip Folding Utility Knife

This is where things get interesting. The Push and Flip folding utility knife looks familiar to anyone who has used a Milwaukee Fastback, but the execution is what matters, and it holds up well. Blade changes are simple: the blade slides out easily and the replacement locks firmly into place with no wobble.

The larger body makes it easier to work with than a slim pocket knife, though note that the blade position is fixed. You cannot extend it into different lengths; it seats in both slots at a set length. The larger button folds the body closed with a satisfying motion, and there is a lanyard attachment point if you prefer carrying it that way. The plain version without blade storage runs about $13.29.

One reassurance for pocket carry: these require a deliberate press before they fold open, so accidental openings are not a concern in normal use.

DeWalt Push and Flip with Blade Storage and Wire Stripper

This is the same proven utility knife with two additions. First, there is an integrated wire stripper on the body. Second, the handle is slightly thicker because it hides a storage compartment that opens to hold a batch of spare utility blades, which is genuinely handy on job sites.

Pricing sits at about $14.97, only a little more than the basic version, so if you go through blades regularly the storage alone justifies the difference. As an all-round utility tool, this is the strongest of the four: it works as well as the category benchmark for folding utility knives, and DeWalt users finally get a Fastback-style option with the branding they prefer.

Which DeWalt Knife Should You Buy?

If you want a traditional pocket knife, choose between the Tanto for its serrated back edge and the Drop Point for a plain, smooth edge. Both are slim, well made, and identical in price. If your cutting work is boxes, cord, and jobsite materials, the utility knives are the better buy. Get the version with blade storage and the wire stripper if you want the most tool for a small price premium.

Brand rivalry aside, more competition in this space is good for buyers, and these four knives back that up with solid build quality and smooth, reliable action.

Conclusion

DeWalt’s new cutting lineup covers both everyday carry and jobsite utility with four distinct options. The pocket knives are thin, sturdy, and ambidextrous, while the push-and-flip utility knives deliver best-in-class function, with the blade storage version standing out as the pick of the range.