Patent ID: 7340837
Filing Date: 2008-03-11
Classification: B26B

Abstract:
1. A folding knife, comprising: an elongated handle having a first outer surface and a second outer surface; said elongated handle defining a longitudinally extending channel and a transverse opening extending from said first outer surface of said handle to said second outer surface of said handle; an elongated blade having a tang portion carrying a pivotal connector connected to said handle; said blade being configured to pivot about said pivotal connector between a retracted position and an extended position with respect to said handle; said blade including an upstanding tang projection in said tang portion; a locking member carried for generally rectilinear movement in said transverse opening between a locking position and a release position; said locking member extending generally from said first outer surface of said handle to said second outer surface of said handle and having an upper surface and a lower surface, said lower surface defining a generally ramped-shaped portion configured for contacting said tang projection upon said blade being in said extended position in order to lock said blade in said extended position; biasing means carried in said longitudinally extending channel for biasing said locking member towards said locking position; and a connecting arm pivotally connected to said locking member and connected to said biasing means.