Market Overview:
The global pocket knives market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The growth in the market can be attributed to factors such as the increasing demand for multi-blade pocket knives and Swiss Army knives, and rising urbanization across the globe. Additionally, the growing popularity of outdoor activities is also contributing to the growth of this market. On the basis of type, single-blade pocket knives are expected to dominate the global pocket knives market during 2018-2030. This can be attributed to their low cost and easy portability.
Product Definition:
A pocket knife is a small, foldable blade that can be easily carried in a pocket. Pocket knives are often used as tools, but they can also be used as weapons.
Single-Blade Pocket Knives:
Single-Blade pocket knives are small folding knives, which usually have a blade of about 2 to 4 inches. They are mostly used for cutting purposes in the kitchen and other related activities. The growth factor that propels the market for single-blade pocket knives is their easy usage and lightweight features, which make them convenient to carry around as compared to multi-purpose tools.
Multi-Blade Pocket Knives:
Multi-blade pocket knives are small folding knives, which have more than two blades and are generally used as a keychain. The most common types of multi-blades in the market include Swiss Army Knives, Leatherman multitools, and Boy Scout Knives.
Swiss army knife is one of the widely known multi-purpose tools that serve many purposes such as cutting things like bread or cheese, opening packages & cans easily with nail file.
Application Insights:
The personal application segment held the largest share of more than 60.0% in 2017. The growing trend of carrying a knife for self-defense is one of the major factors driving the demand for pocket knives among individuals across the world. According to a blog by Knife World, as reported by The Inquisitr, around 20 million people are injured or disabled every year due to accidents and violence and only 10% cases result in death which shows that most people are not prepared to face such situations. Carrying a knife can help them deal with attackers better as compared to relying on police or other authorities who may not be present at the scene or reachable during an emergency situation.
The commercial application segment is expected register significant growth over the forecast period owing to increasing investments from companies operating across various industries including construction, automotive, medical services and logistics for enhancing their operations efficiency.
Regional Analysis:
Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing regional market with a CAGR of XX% from 2018 to 2030. The region has been witnessing increasing knife crimes, which has led the government and law enforcement agencies to take preventive measures such as conducting awareness campaigns regarding the legal consequences of possessing an illegal knife in various countries including India, Singapore and Australia. These factors are anticipated to drive product demand over the forecast period.
North America accounted for a significant share in 2017 owing to high demand for Swiss Army knives and other multi-tool products that can be used for multiple applications such as camping, fishing, hiking etcetera.
Growth Factors:
- Rising demand for multipurpose knives: The growing trend of urbanization has led to a rise in the demand for multipurpose pocket knives. These knives are not only handy but also versatile, which makes them a popular choice among consumers.
- Increasing popularity of outdoor activities: With an increase in the number of people taking up outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, and hiking, there is a corresponding rise in the demand for pocket knives that can be used for various purposes while outdoors.
- Growing popularity of tactical knives: Tactical or combat knives are becoming increasingly popular due to their ability to handle multiple tasks such as cutting through ropes and branches, opening cans or bottles, and self-defense purposes. This is driving the growth of the tactical knife segment within the pocket knife market.
- Emergence of new materials and designs: Manufacturers are constantly innovating with new materials and designs to cater to consumer preferences across different regions around the world. This is helping to drive growth in the overall pocket knife market . 5) Growing online retail penetration: The increasing penetration of online retail channels is providing consumers with easy access to a wide variety of pocket knifes from different brands at competitive prices
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Pocket Knives Market Research Report
By Type
Single-Blade Pocket Knives, Multi-Blade Pocket Knives, Swiss Army Knives & Multi-tools
By Application
Personal, Commercial, Others
By Companies
Spyderco, Inc., SOG, Benchmade, W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, Kershaw, Cold Steel, Buck, COLUMBIA RIVER KNIFE AND TOOL, Kershaw, Chris Reeve Knives, Spyderco, Inc., Zero Tolerance, Victorinox, Emerson Knives, Microtech Knives
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
246
Number of Tables & Figures
173
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Pocket Knives Market Report Segments:
The global Pocket Knives market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Single-Blade Pocket Knives, Multi-Blade Pocket Knives, Swiss Army Knives & Multi-tools
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Personal, Commercial, Others
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- Spyderco, Inc.
- SOG
- Benchmade
- W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company
- Kershaw
- Cold Steel
- Buck
- COLUMBIA RIVER KNIFE AND TOOL
- Kershaw
- Chris Reeve Knives
- Spyderco, Inc.
- Zero Tolerance
- Victorinox
- Emerson Knives
- Microtech Knives
Highlights of The Pocket Knives Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Single-Blade Pocket Knives
- Multi-Blade Pocket Knives
- Swiss Army Knives & Multi-tools
- By Application:
- Personal
- Commercial
- Others
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Pocket Knives Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Pocket knives are small, folding knives that can be carried in a pocket or purse. They are typically less than 3 inches long and have a blade that is less than 2 inches long.
Some of the key players operating in the pocket knives market are Spyderco, Inc., SOG, Benchmade, W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, Kershaw, Cold Steel, Buck, COLUMBIA RIVER KNIFE AND TOOL, Kershaw, Chris Reeve Knives, Spyderco, Inc., Zero Tolerance, Victorinox, Emerson Knives, Microtech Knives.
The pocket knives market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Pocket Knives Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Pocket Knives Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Pocket Knives Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Pocket Knives Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Pocket Knives Market Size & Forecast, 2020-2028
4.5.1 Pocket Knives Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Pocket Knives Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Single-Blade Pocket Knives
5.2.2 Multi-Blade Pocket Knives
5.2.3 Swiss Army Knives & Multi-tools
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Personal
6.2.2 Commercial
6.2.3 Others
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Pocket Knives Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Pocket Knives Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Single-Blade Pocket Knives
9.6.2 Multi-Blade Pocket Knives
9.6.3 Swiss Army Knives & Multi-tools
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Personal
9.10.2 Commercial
9.10.3 Others
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Single-Blade Pocket Knives
10.6.2 Multi-Blade Pocket Knives
10.6.3 Swiss Army Knives & Multi-tools
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Personal
10.10.2 Commercial
10.10.3 Others
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Single-Blade Pocket Knives
11.6.2 Multi-Blade Pocket Knives
11.6.3 Swiss Army Knives & Multi-tools
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Personal
11.10.2 Commercial
11.10.3 Others
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Single-Blade Pocket Knives
12.6.2 Multi-Blade Pocket Knives
12.6.3 Swiss Army Knives & Multi-tools
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Personal
12.10.2 Commercial
12.10.3 Others
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Single-Blade Pocket Knives
13.6.2 Multi-Blade Pocket Knives
13.6.3 Swiss Army Knives & Multi-tools
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Personal
13.10.2 Commercial
13.10.3 Others
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Pocket Knives Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Pocket Knives Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Spyderco, Inc.
14.3.2 SOG
14.3.3 Benchmade
14.3.4 W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company
14.3.5 Kershaw
14.3.6 Cold Steel
14.3.7 Buck
14.3.8 COLUMBIA RIVER KNIFE AND TOOL
14.3.9 Kershaw
14.3.10 Chris Reeve Knives
14.3.11 Spyderco, Inc.
14.3.12 Zero Tolerance
14.3.13 Victorinox
14.3.14 Emerson Knives
14.3.15 Microtech Knives
