Things to know before buying a switchblade knife

Posted by JeffersonJose256 on November 11th, 2014

Switch blade is a kind of knife with a folding or sliding blade that is contained in the handle and spring or trigger. To open the blade the trigger or button is pressed. This is why the switchblade is also known as push button or ejector knife. In addition, the knife features a a locking blade that makes it the most sought after cutting weapon used for varied purposes across the world. Whether you are looking for boker automatic knife for sale or knives for other brands, this article is meant to help you buy the best product by providing the most crucial information.

The knife dates from the mid-18^th century when it was first made by European craftsmen, who developed the automatic folding spike bayonet that was used in flintlock pistols and coach guns. With increasing demand of the device, a number of cutlery makers started manufacturing automatic opening knives which were made of various materials with varying features. Some have simple iron bolsters and wooden handles, while others feature ornate, embossed silver alloy bolsters and stag handles.

Switchblade entered the US in 1892, with a toolmaker and machinist having produced and patented the first practical automatic knife designs. One year after the first knife design was made, Schrade set up a knife manufacturing company that revolutionized the production of switchblades across the country. And today, there are many more companies that have forayed into the field and are making a wide range of more sophisticated automatic knives.

But in  1950 an article titled “the toy that kills” sparked a controversy over the use of automatic knives.  The article appeared in the women 's home companion, the most popular periodical of that time across the USA. This controversy prompted laws makers to pass a law restricting the importation and possession of switchblade knives. Consequently, a switchblade knife act was passed in 1959 and importing or possessing the knife is a criminal offense. The act did not distinguish between utility blade and stiletto or offensive switchblades. Instead, they banned all switchblade knives as a category, including utility and general-purpose automatic knives not generally used by criminals.

Though some knives such as stilettos and other offensive knives using fixed or locked folding blades were not brought under the act in most jurisdictions. If you are looking for automatic knives, you can buy boker switchblade online that are allowed to be possessed in most parts of the USA. But many suppliers do not deliver the knife in a few regions such as Washington. It, there, is advisable to make sure that the switchblade that you are buying online is allowed to be imported and possessed in your region.

Author's bio : The author is a renowned cutlery dealer who supplies an assortment of products including boker automatic knife across most parts of the USA.