Knife-and-sheath combination with positive knife-to-sheath lock and multiple attachments points
US6427333B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26B29/025
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A knife-and-sheath combination includes a knife with a blade having two opposing broad faces and an opening through the blade extending between the broad faces, and a handle extending from the blade. The combination also includes a sheath including a sheath body having a receptacle sized to receive the blade therein, and a positive lock operable to lock the knife to the sheath. The positive lock includes a locking element engagable to the opening in the blade of the knife, and a lock release accessible to a user of the knife-and-sheath combination, the lock release being operable to disengage the locking element from the opening in the blade of the knife.
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