Abstract: A handheld knife having a non-rotating retractable blade which reversibly travels between a position of storage within the knife handle and an extended position of use in a direction which is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the knife handle.
Abstract: A Rope-like apparatus is provided which comprises a hook and loop type fabric oriented in a variety of geometric patterns and configurations which facilitate self attachment when the opposing hook and loop type material come in operable contact.
Abstract: A dual bladed folding knife is provided which has adjacent locking mechanisms positioned proximate to an upper edge of the knife handle and dual finger depressions adapted for engagement by a user's finger for releasing the knife blades from a first extended position of use and a second closed position.
Abstract: An eccentric pivot pin with two distinct centers of axis is provided for use with a folding knife to reduce the time to assemble the various components of the folding knife and the alignment between the folding knife blade and a blade locking mechanism.