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2. Slipjoint - Wikipedia

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   A slipjoint knife is one of the most ubiquitous types of pocketknives.A slipjoint knife consists of a handle with one or more folding blades. These blades are held in position by a strong "backspring" which biases them towards the open and closed position (that is the spring tries to hold the blade closed until it has been pulled past a 90 degree arc from the handle, when the spring force ...

3. Liner lock - Wikipedia

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   Photo of Walker Linerlock knives with closeup of locking mechanism. Linerlock mechanisms are most commonly composed of titanium alloy or steel. [8] The linerlock's locking side liner is split from the top toward the bottom, similar to an automotive leaf spring (also called a lock bar) that butts up against the tang of the blade to prevent the blade from closing. [9]

4. Pocketknife - Wikipedia

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   Lock-blade knives have been dated to the 15th century. In Spain, one early lock-blade design was the Andalusian clasp knife popularly referred to as the navaja. [19] Opinel knives use a twist lock, consisting of a metal ferrule or barrel ring that is rotated to lock the blade either open or closed. In the late 20th century lock-blade ...

5. Chris Reeve Knives - Wikipedia

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   This knife was designed and built by Bill Harsey in collaboration with Chris Reeve Knives. Green Beret: [8] production 2002 – present. Fixed blade knife designed in collaboration with William Harsey Jr., featuring single row serrations and a CPM S30V stainless steel spear point blade, offered in 139 mm and 177 mm (5.5" and 7") blade lengths.

6. Can cold weather make you sick? Experts explain why more ...

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   Cold and flu season always comes around when the weather starts to change. But does cold, wet weather actually make you sick?Not really, experts say. But cooler temperatures and dry winter air can ...

7. Knife - Wikipedia

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   Another prominent feature of many folding knives is the opening mechanism. Traditional pocket knives and Swiss Army knives commonly employ the nail nick, while modern folding knives more often use a stud, hole, disk, or flipper located on the blade, all of which have the benefit of allowing the user to open the knife with one hand.