I think the correct terminology for the knife is a pull ring knife. It is basically the first locking folder and dates back to their 1800's popularity in the states and in some instances they can be traced back as far as the 1600's and may possibly predate that! Here is some info and pictures on them.
https://www.google.com/search?q=pull...ml%3B600%3B600
Here is a Spanish version of the knife, they were much slimmer knives. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navaja
Here is another bit of info on the use of these type knives, (the Spanish version) as a fighting knife!
https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.paladin...ree-Sample.pdf
Here is another reference, read the section on locking blade knives.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocket_knife
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With every custom knife I build I try to accomplish three things. I want that knife to look so good you just have to pick it up, feel so good in your hand you can't wait to try it, and once you use it, you never want to put it down !
If I capture those three factors in each knife I build, I am assured the knife will become a piece that is used and treasured by its owner!
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Last edited by C Craft; 08-24-2014 at 10:38 AM.
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