Locking device for a folding knife

Details Locking device for a folding knife Locking device for a folding knife

2007-04-03

2008-12-30

Peterson, Kenneth E. (Department: 3724)

Cutlery

Sheathed

Pivoted blade

C030S160000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07469476

ABSTRACT:
A folding knife having an improved locking mechanism that keeps the knife in an open extended use position until specific close actions are initiated. The improved locking mechanism provides a safety pin that is secured within the frame elements so as to be positioned between the knife blade and the free end of a locking bar that is spring urged thereagainst imparting improved force transfer locking structure thereto with wear adjustably pivot engagement points of the locking mechanism under spring urged locking engagement.

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