Patent ID: 8978257
Filing Date: 2015-03-17
Classification: B25G,B26B

Abstract:
1. A knife apparatus comprising: a disposable blade having multiple cutting edges defining multiple cutting portions; a housing including a handle portion comprising a first half and a second half, wherein said first half is joined to said second half by a plurality of mounting bolts; said housing further including a blade receiver slot adapted for receiving said disposable knife blade such that only two of said multiple cutting portions are exposed from said housing; said housing comprising a generally ergonomic shape; said blade receiver slot located between said first half and said second half of said housing, wherein said first half includes a cut-away portion exposing said blade receiver slot; wherein said disposable blade physically contacts said housing along more than one of the cutting edges of said blade, thereby restricting movement of said blade while within said housing; a panel hingedly connected to said first half, said panel corresponding with said cut-way portion, such that said panel is adapted to be placed into one of: an open position and a closed position; a lever connected to said panel, said lever located adjacent to said second half of said housing; and said hinge comprising a pivot point located within said housing.