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US 10,377,031 B2Granted
Knife with integral hollow tang
OwnerAndrew Woodinventor
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Abstract
A knife 10 includes a blade 12 and an integral hollow tang 17 configured to accommodate items therein. At least one rib 25, 26 projects outwardly from at least part of the hollow tang 17 and extends axially at least part way along the tang 17. One or more separately formed handle components 30 is mounted on the tang 17 and connected to the at least one rib 25, 26.
Claims9
A knife comprising:
- a blade;
- a hollow tang integral with the blade such that the hollow tang extends from the blade and is one-piece with the blade, the hollow tang having an open end and configured to accommodate items therein;
- at least one rib projecting outwardly from at least part of the hollow tang, the at least one rib extending axially at least part way along the tang;
- and
- one or more separately formed handle components mounted on the tang and connected to the at least one rib.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.