Patent ID: 7032315
Filing Date: 2006-04-25
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; 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; a locking member carried for generally rectilinear movement in said handle opening between a locking position a release position; said locking member having an upper surface and a lower surface, said lower surface defining a generally ramped-shaped portion configured for contacting said tang portion upon said blade being in said extended position in order to lock said blade in said extended position; and a first magnet in said first end of said longitudinally extending channel and a second magnet connected to said locking member for biasing said locking member towards said locking position.