| 摘要 |
Cutlery apparatus with readily interchangeable cutting tools such as knives, the cutting tools being either double ended or a plurality of single ended tools pivotally mounted in a handle, either directly between the handle sides or on a generally U-shaped tool holding member which is in turn pivotally movable in and out of a slotted handle, the apparatus being further provided with lock arm means also pivotally mounted on the handle, forming a part of the handle when closed and retaining the tool rigidly in the handle without use of spring means when the tool is locked in the handle in a position of use. The apparatus which in certain embodiments is of a type commonly called swap blade knives, is readily disassembleable for tool interchange or cleaning. Double ended knives embodying the invention have the strength of a full tang knife with the versatility of a multi-bladed folding knife. Like handle sides, like lock arms, and cutting tools of like construction insofar as the pivot component and locking component portions thereof, are utilized in certain forms of the apparatus, to simplify fabrication and facilitate interchangeability of parts.
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