lockblade

Secured pocket blade

A lockblade is a folding knife with a mechanism that holds the blade rigid when open, preventing accidental closure during use.

The blade locks into position until a release is pressed or slid: He carried a lockblade for camping trips.

Also called a locking knife or lockback.

EDC

pocket

Fabric compartment in clothing

lanyard · belt · lightweight · portable · handheld · personal · convenient · stowable · travel · accessible

knife

pocketknife

Folding blade with handle

  • foldingBending something over itself
  • steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
  • edgeBoundary or sharpness

tang · handle · tanto · serrated · switchblade · stiletto · dirk · sheath · sharp · slice

utility

tool

Device for a task

hunting · fishing · bushcraft · survival · rope · cordage · batoning · woodcraft · outdoor · practical

mechanism

release

To let go

  • springRecoiling metal spiral
  • pivotPoint of rotation
  • detentMechanism holding position temporarily

flipper · deployment · one-handed · secure · engaged · disengage · tension · click

brands

Kershaw

American cutlery maker

Ontario · Victorinox

Opposites
blade mechanism

lockbladefixed blade

Knife without hinge mechanism

sheath knife · hunting knife · dagger · machete · combat knife

blade security

lockbladepen knife

Small folding blade

Swiss Army knife

Family

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G