Patent ID: 9186801
Filing Date: 2015-11-17
Classification: B26B

Abstract:
1. A folding tool comprising: a handle includes a first handle half and a second handle half; a tool member includes a cutting edge, one end of said tool member is pivotally retained between said first and second handle halves at one end thereof; and a tool member cover having one end, said one end of said tool member cover is pivotally retained relative to the other end of said handle, wherein said tool member cover is pivoted against said one end of said tool member to lock said tool member in an open position, said tool member cover is pivoted away from said tool member, said tool member is closed against said tool member cover in a closed position; a longitudinal slot is formed through said one end of said tool member cover, a cover pivot pin is inserted through said longitudinal slot and at least one of said first and second handle halves; and a guide pin is inserted through said tool member cover adjacent said longitudinal slot, a substantially D-shaped slot is formed in at least one of said first and second handle halves, said substantially D-shaped slot is sized to receive said guide pin.