Patent ID: 7305768
Filing Date: 2007-12-11
Classification: B26B

Abstract:
1. A folding knife, comprising: a handle comprising a first handle side wall and a second handle side wall, said first and second handle side walls spaced apart to define a blade-receiving groove, said first handle side wall having a slot formed therein extending along a length thereof and to an edge thereof to define in said first handle side wall a spring arm and a fixed body portion, the spring arm having a free end and being normally biased toward said second handle side wall; a blade having a working portion and a tang portion, said tang portion having an end portion and said tang portion pivotally attached to said handle so that said blade is pivotal between an open position and a closed position, wherein in said open position the free end of said spring arm engages said end portion of said tang portion to prevent said blade from pivoting to said closed position; and a safety member mounted to said spring arm, said safety member configured for spanning said slot and engaging said fixed body portion.