Patent ID: 7284329
Filing Date: 2007-10-23
Classification: B26B

Abstract:
1. A folding knife, comprising: a handle defining an opening and a back portion generally opposite said opening; a blade pivotally attached to said handle for pivoting between a retracted position, generally in said opening of said handle, and an extended position, generally extending from said handle; a biasing element connected to said blade for urging said blade towards said extended position; an elongated cantilever member connected to said handle; said cantilever member defining a free end, said free end being rounded; said cantilever member further defining a lateral surface spaced from said free end; said blade including a first stop and a second stop; said first stop including a curved profile; and said first stop, said second stop, and said cantilever member being configured such that upon said blade being in said retracted position, said free end of said cantilever member bears against said curved profile of said first stop and said lateral portion of said cantilever member bears against said second stop to selectively maintain said blade in said retracted position.