Folding knife with opening and closing actuator

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2007-02-27

2007-02-27

Ashley, Boyer D. (Department: 3724)

Cutlery

Sheathed

Pivoted blade

C030S155000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10878760

ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment of the present invention a laterally folding knife is described incorporating an actuator mechanism permitting the knife blade to be moved from open and closed positions without the need for a user to touch the blade. Further, the folding knife can be quickly opened or closed using a single finger or thumb. The knife blade is automatically locked in place in either open or closed position and therefore does not require a separate blade locking mechanism.

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