Fixed-blade knife with pivotable side pieces

US7000323B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• BUCK KNIVES, INC. · US

Inventors

• Brandon Hatcher · Dallas, US
• Stephen James Hull · Chandler, US
• Dean Hussey · South Lake Tahoe, US
• Eric P. Linn · Twin Falls, US
• Robert L. Pinto · Campo, US
• Michael E. Williams · San Marcos, US
• Mathew Hlavac · El Cajon, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 27, 2003
• Grant date: Feb 21, 2006
• Expiry date: Jun 28, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B26B11/00
• WIPO field: Machine tools
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A fixed-blade knife includes a unitary blade having an implement, a tang, and a pivot region between the implement and the tang. The unitary blade is disposed between a pair of parallel and spaced-apart side pieces that pivot to cover or expose the implement. In the pivoted position wherein the implement is exposed, the side pieces form part of the handle that is used to grasp the knife. A locking structure locks the side pieces in a selectable position, and a limit structure prevents overrotation of the side pieces.