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Abstract

A folding utility knife with a blade lock and release mechanism is provided, and the knife comprises: a handle pivotally connected to a blade holding compartment, the handle comprising at least two side walls forming a space, the space of the handle is designed to encase at least a portion of the blade holding compartment during a folded position, the blade holding compartment comprising at least one side wall having at least two internal cavities, the first cavity for holding a blade with at least two indentations, at least a portion of the blade holding compartment designed to be situated within the space of the handle during a folded position, the blade holding compartment comprises a front end, a rear end and a faceplate for covering the internal cavities, the front end of the blade compartment holder and at least a portion of the faceplate forming an opening at the front end of the blade holding compartment which allows a portion of the blade to protrude from the blade holding compartment; and a blade lock and release device comprising a moveable arm having front and rear portions, and the rear portion of the arm is pivotally attached adjacent to the rear end of the blade holding compartment, the arm is designed to fit within the second cavity of the blade holding compartment, the front portion of the arm having at least two protrusions for engagement and disengagement with the blade, the protrusions of the arm contacting the indentations of the blade during a locked position, the protrusions of the arm being moved away from the indentation.

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First Claim