Mentor Group LLC

Melvin M Pardue

Steven James Ingram

A hand tool such as a folding knife that incorporates a blade stop pin that stops rotation of the blade in the open position is described. The stop pin defines a multifaceted face having plural surfaces, each having a radial distance from an axial centerline that is different from adjacent surfaces. Rotation of the stop pin allows for adjustment of the stop position of the blade.

Hand tool stop pin

Handle for a folding knife

Portion of a blade for a knife

Folding knife

An automatic folding knife including a safety stop to prevent the blade from being released from either an extended position or a closed position. A safety stop is operated by a control element located on and movable along the back of the handle of the knife, while a button that operates a latch to release the blade is located on a side of the knife handle. The safety stop includes either a lever or a disk movable by the control element into an engaged position blocking movement of the latch button and thus preventing the latch from releasing the blade. A detent holds the safety stop either in its engaged position or in a disengaged position.

Safety lock for automatic knife

Folding knife with grooved handle

Grooved knife handle

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Repton, AL, United States of America

Melvin M Pardue