Abstract: A folding knife with a safety for blade is provided. When a blade of the folding knife is in an extended position for use, a slip switch of the safety for blade could be moved to a safety lock position to depress a lock member for a lower rod portion of the latter to engage into a first locking hole on the blade, so that the blade would not turn back into a handle of the folding knife even when a blade lock of the knife is unexpectedly separated from the blade. And, when the slip switch is moved to the safety lock position when the blade is in a folded position in the handle, the lower rod portion of the lock member would engage into a second locking hole on the blade to prevent the blade from unexpectedly turning out of the handle.

Abstract: A folding tool (14, 60) including a locking mechanism for keeping a knife blade (2, 72) or other tool blade in an extended position or a folded position with respect to a handle (1, 62). A locking body (3, 90, 90′, 142, 150, 162) extending between the sides (16, 18, 64, 68) of the handle (1, 62) is moveable transversely, between a locking position and a releasing position. A flat locking face (42, 102) of the locking body (3, 90) engages a flat engagement surface (44, 104) on the blade (2, 72) when the blade is in the extended position. A ball detent including a projecting ball surface (98) and a mating detent cavity (112) may be used to keep the blade in its folded position with respect to the handle. Another detent includes inclined surfaces (128, 132).

Abstract: A folding knife having a locking member which is moved by a plunger and coil spring into a locking position, engaging a shoulder on the tang portion of a blade to prevent pivotal movement of the blade away from the fully open position. The locking member is pivotally mounted at one end in a recess in one of the handle members and extends across the cavity between the members to a manually engageable end in a through opening in the other handle member.

Abstract: A multipurpose folding tool (30, 280) including a pair of folding scissors (32), in which scissors blades (80, 82) are movable about pivot shafts (78), between a stowed position and a deployed position in the handles (34, 36). A rocker (94, 96) is moved by a spring (106) in the tool handle and in turn urges a scissors blade toward an open position. In one embodiment four springs (104, 106) hold the handles together with the folded scissors stowed within the handles. When the scissors and other tools are folded into their stowed positions in the handle of the multipurpose tool of the invention the tool has a smooth outside configuration allowing the tool to be carried in a pocket without causing undue wear. A handle (34 or 36) may be constructed as a sheet metal channel or a handle (282, 284, 382, 384) in two pieces at least one of which includes a perpendicular flange taking the place of a channel bottom portion so that each blade or tool bit may be accompanied by a separate spring (318, 418, 420).

Abstract: A device for extricating ingrown hairs comprising a housing and a blade member disposed in the housing. The blade member has a proximal portion and a distal portion with the distal portion terminating in a hook member and the proximal portion attached to the housing via an attachment means. The attachment means provides the hook member with an adjustable tension for rotatable hair removal.

Abstract: A folding knife with a blade, handle, and liner lock incorporates an eccentric adjustment mechanism to adjust the position of the liner lock during assembly such that the liner lock and the blade are properly positioned. The adjustment mechanism uses an eccentric nut or pin that imparts lateral motion on the liner lock when rotated during the assembly process. A method of assembling a folding knife includes using the adjustment mechanism during the assembly process to result in a snug fit between the liner lock and blade.

Abstract: Spring-assisted folding knife designs having a coil spring, cable, and spool arrangement for pivoting a blade from a retracted position to an extended position. Activation of the spring system can be accomplished a pushbutton mounted on the side of the knife's handle, or through depression of a locking lever carried on the back side of the handle. Once moved to the extended position, the blade is automatically locked in that position through the pushbutton mechanism in one embodiment, or, in the other embodiment, through a liner lock.

Abstract: An automatically opening knife including an elongated handle with opposing separate sides forming a spacing for a blade having a working end and a tang at the opposite end. The blade may be extended from or folded into the handle. A coil spring connected between the blade and the handle biases the blade to an open position. A rotatable locking element prevents opening or closing the blade by rotational positioning with the use of a cutout in the locking element that permits the tang to pass through during pivotal movement of the blade. The locking element is further rotatably actuatable to both an unlocked position to coincide the cutout and the tang and a locked position where the locking element abuts the tang to lock the blade from movement. The locking element has separate locking element abutments cooperating with separate tang abutments to selectively prevent movement of the blade.

Abstract: The invention discloses a knife having a blade which is rotatably connected to a handle so that the blade can be folded into the handle and folded out of the handle. The knife has a locking means by which the blade can be locked or unlocked when the blade is folded into the handle. The locking means includes a rotatable pin which is accessible from the exterior and which is disposed in the handle of the knife.

Abstract: A multipurpose folding tool (30, 280) including a pair of folding scissors (32), in which scissors blades (80, 82) are movable about pivot shafts (78), between a stowed position and a deployed position in the handles (34, 36). A rocker (94, 96) is moved by a spring (106) in the tool handle and in turn urges a scissors blade toward an open position. In one embodiment four springs (104, 106) hold the handles together with the folded scissors stowed within the handles. When the scissors and other tools are folded into their stowed positions in the handle of the multipurpose tool of the invention the tool has a smooth outside configuration allowing the tool to be carried in a pocket without causing undue wear. A handle (34 or 36) may be constructed as a sheet metal channel or a handle (282, 284, 382, 384) in two pieces at least one of which includes a perpendicular flange taking the place of a channel bottom portion so that each blade or tool bit may be accompanied by a separate spring (318, 418, 420).

Abstract: The present invention provides a knife with a replaceable blade which is spring-biased in the retracted position. The knife is designed such that the blade can only be extended by exerting a downward force and by turning the handle with respect to an inner housing. The handle has a tab affixed to the inside wall of the handle. The inner housing has an angled slot in its wall adapted to receive the tab. When the blade is fully retracted, the tab rests on the shoulder at the top of the inner housing. A straight downward pressure on the handle causes the tab to engage the shoulder and will not allow the blade to extend. When the handle is rotated, the tab enters the slot and the blade is forced downward. As this occurs, the blade extends through a slot at the bottom of a blade cover. When the blade is removed from the object to be cut, the spring forces the handle to move with respect to the inner housing and causes the blade to retract within the blade cover.

Abstract: A folding tool (14, 60) including a locking mechanism for keeping a knife blade (2, 72) or other tool blade in an extended position or a folded position with respect to a handle (1, 62). A locking body (3, 90, 90′, 142, 150, 162) extending between the sides (16, 18, 64, 68) of the handle (1, 62) is moveable transversely, between a locking position and a releasing position. A flat locking face (42, 102) of the locking body (3, 90) engages a flat engagement surface (44, 104) on the blade (2, 72) when the blade is in the extended position. A ball detent including a projecting ball surface (98) and a mating detent cavity (112) may be used to keep the blade in its folded position with respect to the handle. Another detent includes inclined surfaces (128, 132).

Abstract: A folding knife having a blade pivotally connected to an end of a handle so that the blade is rotatable about a pivot axis between an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the blade is extended away from the handle. In the closed position, the blade is at least partially received within the handle. The knife also has a locking mechanism that is movably secured to the handle so that it may be moved into a locking position. When in the locking position, the locking mechanism blocks a protruding member extending transversely outward from a surface of the blade to prevent the blade from being rotated from the open position to the closed position.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved folding knife having a handle with opposing first and second sides and a rotatable blade coupled with the handle and moveable between a locked position at which the blade extends from the handle and an unlocked position. A slot is defined in the blade. A locking bar is coupled with the first side of the handle and has a free end biased toward the blade. The free end of the locking bar is received within the slot when the blade is in the locked position. An actuator member is disposed within the slot and is moveable with respect to the sides of the handle when the blade is in the locked position. The free end of the locking bar is forced from the slot of the handle when the actuator member is moved toward the first side of the handle so that the blade is rotatable to the unlocked position.

Abstract: A multipurpose folding tool (30, 280) including a pair of folding scissors (32), in which scissors blades (80, 82) are movable about pivot shafts (78), between a stowed position and a deployed position in the handles (34, 36). A rocker (94, 96) is moved by a spring (106) in the tool handle and in turn urges a scissors blade toward an open position. In one embodiment four springs (104, 106) hold the handles together with the folded scissors stowed within the handles. When the scissors and other tools are folded into their stowed positions in the handle of the multipurpose tool of the invention the tool has a smooth outside configuration allowing the tool to be carried in a pocket without causing undue wear. A handle (34 or 36) may be constructed as a sheet metal channel or a handle (282, 284, 382, 384) in two pieces at least one of which includes a perpendicular flange taking the place of a channel bottom portion so that each blade or tool bit may be accompanied by a separate spring (318, 418, 420).

Abstract: A folding knife having improved releasable locks for holding the knife blade in an open position for use and for holding the blade in a closed position with the cutting edge housed in the knife handle. Two inner handle plates form a slot for receiving the knife edge in the closed position. One inner plate includes a first tab that is biased into the slot and is shaped to engage a flat end on the blade to prevent closing the blade until the first tab is manually pushed away from the blade end. The other inner plate includes a second tab that is biased into the slot opposite the first tab and has a small hard ball secured to the tab located so as to enter a corresponding hole in the blade when the blade is fully closed. The blade can be opened by manually rotating the blade with sufficient force to overcome the tab biasing force.

Abstract: A folding knife with a safety for blade is provided. When a blade of the folding knife is in an extended position for use, a slip switch of the safety for blade could be moved to a safety lock position to depress a lock member for a lower rod portion of the latter to engage into a first locking hole on the blade, so that the blade would not turn back into a handle of the folding knife even when a blade lock of the knife is unexpectedly separated from the blade. And, when the slip switch is moved to the safety lock position when the blade is in a folded position in the handle, the lower rod portion of the lock member would engage into a second locking hole on the blade to prevent the blade from unexpectedly turning out of the handle.

Abstract: A folding knife with a safety for blade is provided. When a blade of the folding knife has been turned to an extended position, a slip switch of the safety for blade is moved to a safety lock position to depress a push element, so that the push element engages a lower end with a first locking hole on the blade, preventing the blade from undesirably closing in the event a blade lock of the folding knife is unexpectedly released or the blade is subject to an over big impact. On the other hand, when the blade has been turned to a folded position in a handle of the knife and the slip switch is moved to the safety lock position, the push element engages its lower end with a second locking hole on the blade to prevent the blade from undesirably separating from the handle. The safety for blade therefore provides the folding knife with a further means to ensure the safe use of the folding knife.

Abstract: A handsaw includes a blade having a toothed cutting edge pivoted to a handle. The handle includes a frame and a tooth protecting element. The tooth protecting element is pivoted to the frame to be swung between a working position and a retracted position. Each of the frame and the tooth protecting element includes a gap, whereby when the tooth protecting element is in a retracted position, the gaps are aligned to receive the blade. When the blade is in a retracted state, a portion of the cutting edge is exposed to enable purchasers or users to know what type of cutting edge is provided on the blade without having to move the blade to a working position.

Abstract: A foldable pocket knife constructed to look like a fine writing pen includes a quick opening blade moved about 180° from the closed to the open position by grasping a pivotally movable portion of the knife handle which moves with the blade as a unit for 180° to open the blade and then continues in its pivotable movement 360° to its original position where its functions, together with a stationary handle portion, as the handle of the knife. The knife blade is closed by moving the moveable portion of the handle in the reverse direction to engage the blade and subsequently move together with the blade as a unit back to the original position adjacent the stationary portion of the handle. Accordingly, the user's hand need not contact the blade in either the opening nor the closing movement thereof.

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: This invention relates to a medical scalpel (10) that comprises a grip (20) and a scalpel blade (30) located on a blade carrier (40). The grip (20) and the blade carrier (40) are hingedly connected to each other by means of a hinge formation extending transversely to the principal axis of the scalpel. The blade carrier (40) is rotatable between an operative position, in which the blade (30) is exposed for use, and an inoperative position, in which the blade (30) is retained in a recess (22) formed in the grip (20). The blade carrier (40) is preferably adapted for one time rotation to and retention in the inoperative position of the blade (30) by engagement formations formed in corresponding surfaces of the blade carrier (40) and the grip (20). The scalpel is integrally moulded in injection moulded plastics material in which the hinge formation is constituted by an integrally moulded line of weakness (50) formed between the blade carrier and the grip.

Abstract: A folding knife with a blade having a bottom end edge and a handle grip portion. The blade is pivotally mounted at one end of the handle grip portion. The handle grip portion has a hollow slot. The folding knife includes a leaf spring with first and second ends and a protruding member. The first end of the leaf spring is connected to the handle grip portion and the leaf spring substantially extends along a length of the slot and the second end of the leaf spring is configured to abut against the bottom end edge of the blade and lock the blade firmly in place when the blade is fully extended out of the handle grip portion. The device includes a steel ball positioned on the protruding member and a cover plate having a through bore. The cover plate is mounted on the handle grip portion securing the steel ball between the protruding member and outer edges of the through bore.

Abstract: A retractable knife with single-edged blade comprises a handle of flat shape having a resilient member provided thereon; a blade hinged to handle; and an elongate protective member raised on the handle extended from one end to the opposite end along an edge thereof; wherein blade is engaged with protective member when blade is received onto handle such that blade is placed in a position away from reach of a user. By utilizing this, many advantages are offered such as user being not susceptible of hurt by the sharp blade when grasping or carrying knife, other objects being not susceptible of damage by the sharp blade when the objects are put together with knife, and the blade being not susceptible of wear due to a collision with the objects.

Abstract: A locking-blade pocketknife includes an elongate handle having side margins that define a boundary of a side major surface of the handle. A blade is pivotally connected at its heel to a pivot end of the handle and adjacent the side major surface of the handle for movement between a folded position and an extended position. An exposed outer side of the blade remains exposed in die folded position. A cutting edge of the blade is located within the boundary of and in proximity to the side major surface of the handle when the blade is in the folded position to prevent a user touching the folded blade from being cut. A stop bolt mounted on tee handle limits the pivotal movement of the blade to approximately 180.degree.. A locking mechanism for releasably locking the blade in Ore extended position comprises a spring portion of the handle.

Abstract: A folding knife blade includes a knife case having a pair of spaced-apart sides forming a blade cavity therein, an elongate blade which is shiftable between a closed position and an open position, which is rotatably fixed between the sides of the case adjacent one end thereof; an actuator arm which is shiftable between a closed position wherein the blade is received in the case, and an open position, wherein the blade is fully extended; wherein user movement of the blade from its closed position initiates an opening action of the actuator arm, thereby causing the blade to shift to its open position and to be locked in its open position.

Abstract: A emergency glass removal tool for breaking out a windshield and other windows of a vehicle for extricating a person from the vehicle. The emergency glass removal tool includes an elongate frame member that has opposite first and second ends and a longitudinal axis extending between the ends. A handle portion is coupled to the second end of the frame member and has a grasping portion, a scraping portion extending between the grasping portion and the second end of the frame member, and an ax portion extending between the grasping portion and the second end of the frame member.

Abstract: A folding scissors of a type suitable for inclusion in a compact multipurpose tool, in which an operating lever securely engages one of the scissors blades to move it with respect to the other, and in which a spacer takes up excess clearance to keep the operating lever drivingly engaged with one of the scissors blades and to keep the sharp edges of the scissors properly close together during use of the scissors. Inclined mating surfaces are provided on the lever arm and on a hook on one of the scissors blades to keep the operating lever engaged with the scissors blade. A cavity is provided to receive the spacer when the scissors is in its folded configuration in order to facilitate relative movement of the parts of the scissors during the process of folding and unfolding the scissors.

Abstract: Nail scissors are disclosed. The nail scissors have two blades. Each of the blades has a sharp edge at its front portion and a ring-shaped handle at its rear portion. The sharp edge is used to remove cuticles, while the ring-shaped handle provides a grip for fingers so as to operate the scissors. The blades is rotatably connected by a shaft. According to a feature of this invention, one of the blades is provided with an elliptical and longitudinal nail file portion at its exposed surface. One of the ring-shaped handles may be provided with a cuticle trimmer. The ring-shaped handles may be respectively provided with two parts of eyebrow tweezers, the parts of eyebrow tweezers respectively extending from the ends of the handles to a length and being inwardly and forwardly bent at their ends so as to squeeze each other at their ends.

Abstract: A combination pocket knife handle and locket is provided. The pocket knife includes a handle defining a longitudinal axis and includes a pair of handle members, a locket and a hatch for the locket. The handle members define a channel extending along the longitudinal axis. The locket is formed within one of the handle members. The locket has an interior space in which graphic indicia may be provided therein. The hatch is a pivotably attached to the one side of the locket to rotate open and closed to conceal and provide access to the locket. A knife blade is pivotably provided within the channel. In the preferred embodiment, the size and shape of the handle members are thematically related to the graphic indicia provided in the locket.

Abstract: A multipurpose folding tool including a pair of pivoted scissors blades or pliers jaws, each having a handle in the form of a channel, attached through a pivot joint permitting the handles to fold around the scissors blades or pliers jaws. Each handle includes a pair of parallel legs, separated by a deep notch defined in the base of the channel forming the handle. Parts of the scissors blades or pliers jaws pass through the notch as the handles are folded, and the channel base faces outward when the handles are extended for use of the scissors or pliers. Other blades are stowed inside the handles and have back surfaces which are coplanar, giving the tool a generally smooth overall configuration when it is folded.

Abstract: An easy to hold, safe, single hand operated, foldable, multi-purpose tool, particularly for use during painting for performing a variety of tasks, such as scraping, spreading, cleaning, cutting, sawing and the like, encountered during painting operations. The tool includes an elongate handle having a longitudinal axis, top and bottom longitudinal edges, and first and second opposite ends. A blade is secured to the first end of the handle, with the blade including first and second longitudinal edges and a distal edge extending between the first and second longitudinal edges. The first longitudinal edge of the blade is composed of a plurality of first linear edge sections, with one of the first linear edge sections extending along an axis that does not intersect the handle or any portion of the blade and which extends below the bottom longitudinal edge of the handle at an acute angle relative to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A knife having a blade rotatably coupled to a handle and lockable in an extended or a folded configuration is provided. A device for locking the extended blade against clockwise rotation and a separate device for locking the extended blade against counterclockwise rotation are provided. In one embodiment, one of these mechanisms is a key and keyway device and the other of these mechanisms is an adjustable stop device, preferably adjustable by a set screw.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cutting instruments, and more particularly folding knives which have a blade which travels between a first extended position coextensive with the knife handle and a second closed position with the knife blade at least partially recessed within a portion of the knife handle. More specifically, the present invention relates to secondary locking mechanisms to substantially prevent the knife blade from closing if the primary locking mechanism fails.

Abstract: A folding tool including a U-shaped handle and a tool element adapted to lie within the handle in its closed position, a tang at one end of the tool element fitted pivotally around a pivot axis between the two prongs of the handle, said pivot axis extending parallel to the plane defined by the tool element, wherein a locking leg extending parallel to the prongs is resiliently suspended on the inner side of the first prong such that a free end of the leg can be pressed towards the first prong against the action of a spring force. The locking leg is provided with locking means adapted to engage with an engagement part of the tang for locking the tool in its 180.degree. opened position, the locking state being disengaged by pushing the free end of the locking leg towards the first prong.

Abstract: A foldable knife includes a handle and a folding blade. The blade is pivotable about an axis between a folded position and an extended position such that a sharp edge enters the handle when it is folded. The knife also includes a mechanism for releasably locking the blade in its extended position and for applying resistance to the blade in its folded position. The mechanism includes a ratchet member having at least two notches formed therein. The ratchet member is connected to the blade. The mechanism also includes a pivotable locking lever for engaging the ratchet member for locking the blade in its extended position and for applying resistance to the blade when the blade is in its folded position. The locking lever has a extending portion that extends from the front edge of the handle so that it may be manually manipulated to disengage the locking lever from the ratchet member to release the blade from its extended position.

Abstract: A hand tool, e.g., a knife, includes a handle with a pair of spaced cover pieces, at least one blade or other implement pivotally attached to the handle for movement with respect thereto between folded and extended positions, a locking lever for maintaining the blade in the extended position until manually released, and a beam spring urging the lever toward the locking position. The tool also includes a liner in the form of a flat, metal plate affixed to one of the cover pieces within a recess closely surrounding the periphery of the liner and having a depth substantially equal to the liner's thickness. The beam spring is an integral part of the liner, being formed by a slotted or cut-away area providing an elongated arm integrally connected at one end to a body portion and having an opposite, terminal end portion extending laterally to bear against the locking lever.

Abstract: A shield is provided for a surgical scalpel having a handle and a blade secured thereto. In one embodiment, the shield is slidably engaged with the blade, and movable between a position covering the cutting edge of the blade and a position exposing the cutting edge of the blade. An actuation mechanism is coupled to the shield for moving the shield between the position covering the cutting edge and the position exposing the cutting edge. In another embodiment, the shield is pivotally and frictionally engaged to the blade while still allowing the shield to be moved between a position covering the cutting edge of the blade and a position exposing the cutting edge of the blade. An actuation mechanism is included to cause the travel of the shield between the two positions.

Abstract: A holder for a folding knife which retains the knife in a folded configuration with blade retention means to maintain the knife blade in a slightly open position so that the knife is opened when it is withdrawn from the holder, where the blade retention means do not contact the sharp edge of the knife.

Abstract: An improved holder and pocketknife combination is disclosed. The knife has a blade and a handle. The handle has an end detachably coupled to a swivel that is rotatably connected to a snap hook. The handle has a coupling part for mating with a cooperating part of the holder. The combination also has a quick release mechanism for separating the knife from the holder. The hook is directly attached to the swivel.

Abstract: A folding knife having a blade pivot connecting a blade to a handle for pivotal movement between an extended position outside of the blade cavity and a retracted position substantially within the blade cavity. A spring biased plunger having a first end and second end opposite the first end is provided, and the first end of the plunger includes a pivotal connector pivotally connecting the plunger to the handle within the blade cavity. The second end of the plunger is pivotally connected to the blade for orbital movement about the blade pivot as the blade moves between the retracted and extended positions. A pivotable locking member is connected to the handle for selectively locking the blade in the extended position. Further, an engagement portion is provided for opening the blade using a downward motion.

Abstract: A tool holder for golfers that includes a movable housing pivotally and slidably movable relative to a fixed housing. The movable housing is locatable in a closed position encasing a plurality of instruments that are designed to be used by an exterior structure. The movable housing is also to be locatable in an open position and lockable in this position permitting the tool holder to be used as a torque applying tool. The tool holder also includes a plurality of additional instruments any one of which can be located in an outwardly extending position relative to the fixed housing with the movable housing then positionable in the closed position which will fix in position the protruding instrument.

Abstract: A folding knife having an aperture positioned at or near the pivot point of the knife blade and knife handle to receive a lanyard for removable attachment to a user of the folding knife or other object.

Abstract: A folding knife is provided which has a blade, a main handle and a tail handle. The tail handle is pivotably engaged to the main handle. When the knife is in a work configuration, a free end of the tail handle is swung to engage a blade end of the main handle and, together with the main handle, the tail handle forms a grip from which the blade extends. Both the main handle and the tail handle have grooves, such that when the tail handle is swung away from the main handle into an open position, the handles together form a sheath for the blade. With the main handle and the tail handle so configured, the blade of the folding knife can be longer than the grip and yet still be sheathed when the blade is swung into the sheath formed by the main handle and the tail handle for storage. The knife preferably has a tip encasing assembly attached to the tail handle which prevents the blade from being accidentally disengaged from the sheath.

Abstract: A multi-purpose folding tool including a pair of folding scissors, in which a scissors blade is movable about a pivot shaft, between a stowed position and a deployed position in which a stop prevents the blade from moving further with respect to the handle because of pressure on the handle in the direction needed to close the scissors blades in a cutting stroke. A rocker is moved by a spring in the tool handle and which in turn urges a movable scissors blade toward an open position. In one embodiment two handles are folded about respective scissors blades to house the blades, and four springs hold the handles together with the folded scissors stowed within the handles. When the blades are deployed one of the springs holds each blade in position with respect to the handle while the other spring urges the blades toward an open position, through action of a rocker.

Abstract: A single bladed cooking knife having two aligned cutting edges. An enclosure for the knife is provided in which an upper half-shell are joined and a lower half-shell joined to each other to form an enclosure for the knife; one end of the knife is coupled to the enclosure for pivoting the knife from a first position within the enclosure with one of the cutting edges positioned within the enclosure and another of the cutting edges being external of the enclosure to a second position with both of the cutting edges external of the enclosure. The knife blade is lockable, in the first and said second positions, and the knife blade is associated with a mechanism for unlocking the knife blade to move the knife blade from the first position to the second position and vice-versa.

Abstract: A knife having a reversible clip for securing the knife to a user. The clip is advantageously reversible so that the knife can be mounted in the position most comfortable for the user. The clip can be easily reversed and is designed to reduce undesirable rotation of the clip and also to provide a lanyard hole for otherwise securing the knife to the user or another supporting member.

Abstract: A knife is prepared by the process comprising the steps of injection molding a plastic bolster scale unit having a side bolster portion; attaching the bolster scale unit to a knife frame; and attaching a handle cover to the bolster scale unit adjacent to the side bolster portion; whereby the transition from side bolster portion to handle cover exhibits precise dimensions with sharp angles and close fitting parts.

Abstract: A locking device for a folding tool includes a spring member extending from a handle over a tool hub. The hub is formed with a notch shaped with obliquely directed sides and a stop wall spaced from the notch. The portion of the hub including the notch and the stop wall forms a bearing surface. The spring member includes a v-shaped bend that substantially matches the notch and a finger extending from the bend. In an extended position, the tool is secured by the engagement of the bend in the notch and the abutment of the finger on the hub on the bearing surface and stop wall.

Abstract: A device having a surface which is adapted to be gripped by a user wherein the surface reduces slippage at the user's hand. The surface geometry of the handle portion substantially reduces slippage that can occur when an instrument is in use. Preferably, the hand held instrument is a knife. The surface of the handle is covered with protuberances having angled planar upper surfaces which create a plurality of edges designed to minimize hand slippage.