I once had a Trapper's model made by none other than Schrade back in the 1930's. It was a very large knife and opened to about 9-10 inches overall. I did a little research and was able to determine they marketed it expressly for the sportsman who might be be holding something with one hand and able only to use the other. The spring lock was a bar about 1/4" wide that engaged notches 180 degrees apart. The blade was under tension only when fully closed and if partially opened, could be locked with a flick of the wrist. The blade also had a hole in it where a guard pivoted that lay flat when closed and crossways to the handle when open.
In Texas, they've pretty much banned the open wearing of anything - including lock blades and fixed blades. Law enforcement usually don't hassle law abiding folks with one on their hips but it's illegal nonetheless. |