Folding knife with disengageable assisted-opening mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9707687
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14796775

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A knife includes a handle and a blade coupled to the handle so as to be movable between an open position in which the blade extends from the handle, and a closed position, in which the blade is received within the handle. An assisted opening mechanism is operatively coupled between the blade and the handle, and is configured to provide an opening-assist to the blade. An engagement mechanism is also provided, which is switchable between an engaged condition, in which the assisted opening mechanism is enabled, and a disengaged condition, in which the assisted opening mechanism is disabled such that it does not provide an opening assist to the blade.

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  • KAI U.S.A., LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Onion, Kenneth J Kaneohe, US 60 1472

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