Patent · US Expired

Locking folding knife

US5025557A · kind A · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 18, 1990
Grant dateJun 25, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 18, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB26B1/048
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A folding knife has a blade that pivots so that the cutting edge may be protected within the handle or extended for use. The blade has an extended tang which may be locked into the handle when the cutting edge is extended. The knife can be disassembled without tools for cleaning.

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