Patent ID: 6370778
Filing Date: 2002-04-16
Classification: B26B

Abstract:
A folding knife, comprising:an elongated handle having a forward portion and a forward end; a blade connected to said forward portion of said handle, said blade having a pivotal blade connector and being connected for pivotal movement between a retracted position and an extended position; said blade having a first locking profile and a retention profile; a locking member having a second locking profile, said second locking profile being configured to be in locking engagement with said first locking profile when said blade is in said extended position and in engagement with said retention profile of said blade when said blade is in said retracted position for selectively retaining said blade in said retracted position; a pivotal connector connected to said handle and to said locking member for allowing said locking member to pivot with respect to said handle; said locking member being movable between a locking position, wherein said second locking profile is in locking engagement with said first locking profile for locking said blade in said extended position, and an unlocking position, wherein said blade is movable with respect to said handle; and a spring connected to said handle, between said forward end of said handle and said pivotal blade connector, and to said locking member, between said second locking profile and said pivotal connector, for pulling said locking member towards said locking position.