Knife with adjustable scales

摘要

A knife is provided that has at least one scale with multiple layers. A user can remove these layers to achieve the proper knife handle thickness. Further, the user may add various top layers to accommodate different applications of the knife. These features improve the utility of the knife and lower the cost for the user because the user does not have to buy multiple knives with different handle sizes and different handle types.

主权项

1. A handtool having an adjustable handle, wherein at least one of the overall thickness and contour of said adjustable handle can be selectively altered, comprising:
a handle end and a working end opposite said handle end, said handle end having a first side and a second side opposite said first side; a first scale assembly disposed on said first side of said handle end, wherein said first scale assembly comprises:
at least one stacking scale having at least two fastener apertures;a top scale disposed on said at least one stacking scale of said first scale assembly, said top scale of said first scale assembly having at least two fastener apertures; a second scale assembly disposed on said second side of said handle end, wherein said second scale assembly comprises:
at least one stacking scale having at least two fastener apertures;a top scale disposed on said at least one stacking scale of said second scale assembly, said top scale of said second scale assembly having at least two fastener apertures; wherein said fastener apertures of said at least one stacking scale and said top scale of said first scale assembly are arranged in a staggered configuration with respect to said fastener apertures of said at least one stacking scale and said top scale of said second scale assembly, and said fastener apertures are adapted to receive hardware for selectively, removably securing said stacking scales and said top scales to said handle end to alter the contour of said ad adjustable handle.