Why does this say knife closed and open lengths when it appears to be a fixed blade?
1026048
You are correct. This is a fixed blade knife like an M9 bayonet. This is an outstanding fighting knife in my opinion.
1026049
It should not say anything about opened or closed. It's a fixed blade. It's an exceptional value.
973929
There is a tab inside of the body of the knife. It will be right by the end of the blade, touching the part that is still inside the handle. This is the blade lock, which is (coincidentally) locking the blade into place. You need to push it to the side to free the blade.
686095
It is that type. My example worked very roughly when trying to close the knife. Disappointing. I can't say whether my experience is unique or typical, of course.
812902
Since I didn't design the product, I don't know. The particular utility knife is a professional grade so that could be why. Just play with it and you'll figure it out.
126069
took me a while to figure it out - there is a little lever on the side which enables closing of the knife - good luck
729015
There is a small piece of metal that acts as a clip. It locks in to prevent the knife from closing and possibly cutting your fingers. take that small metal piece and pull it to the left and it should allow the blade to be put back in place.
758901
It really is going to depend on the size of the knives and how you lay them out... open or closed.
590327
Gene, I am not sure. As I remember it, when I ordered mine I went to the vendor's site to confirm the correct item to order. They had color-coding based on the length of the blade. Thanks!
440943
I don't have your set but I do have 2 others. The knives have their own slot for their size. Sometimes it just means you have to switch which way you have the blade pointing.Hope that helps.
947117
There is piece of metal that snaps into place when the knife is opened. It is serrated near the end where it holds the blade. Depress this and the blade will close after pressing it towards the handle. Be careful!
413817
On the blade end of the handle there should be a little black plastic piece blocking the knife from closing. Push that back to the side it comes from
1430513
I didn't have a problem with that specific knife. But with another laguiole I did have problems opening and closing. I sent it back after taking it to a jewelry shop to close it for me.
540659
Dear MichelSorry, but I cant answer it, because it has to do with the position of this unit between your Machine and the blade.
995653
This knife is a back lock knife. You need to depress the metal latch on the spine of the knife and press the back of the blade down. Be careful not to close the blade on your fingers!
2283451
I would say no because fixed blade knives are supposed to be out in the open. However, I would call a lawyer or someone else who would know
430787
K.D.- When holding the open knife with the blade to the left, edge down, you are looking at the "front" of it. From this view, just to the right of the hinge "button", find the small edge of metal that interrupts the curve of the handle. This is the lock. push it towards the "back" of the knife with your right thumbnail, and it will release the blade for closing.It will become obvious when looking at the knife from the "bottom."
1826492
There is a little switch in the slot where knife pivots. Push it aside where it holds the blade safely open and then push the blade closed.