Newbie - Pocket Knife With Toddler - Lock Closed

Only knife I know of for sure that can lock closed (you twist the ring) is an Opinel, number 6 and above.

I know they used to make a button lock or something that required you to push a somewhat stiff spring loaded button to open and close.
One of my grandfather's had that style from before his kids were.
(I believe his youngest son put that knife in his pappy's pocket, just before they closed the lid for the final time.)
 
afishhunter said:
I know they used to make a button lock or something that required you to push a somewhat stiff spring loaded button to open and close.
One of my grandfather's had that style from before his kids were.
(I believe his youngest son put that knife in his pappy's pocket, just before they closed the lid for the final time.)
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I have a Paul Poehlmann designed knife produced some time ago by Gerber. The Gerber Paul has a large axial lock button on the side that you have to push to open the blade.
 
The Buck Inertia has a lock-closed safety tab too, but it needs to be manually clicked to the locked position when closed. It's a great knife, with Buck's famed 420HC blade. But, as many have said here, best is to keep the knife out of reach from toddlers :

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I have a slip joint knife or two that are a real bear to open. Back in the day it took a man and two hands to open a knife.
 
I have a 20 month wild animal toddler named Rocky. I keep all my pocket stuff in a spot well away from him. If I didn't, he might open the knife, but he'd definitely lose the keys.
 
I have 3 under 4 and had this exact same thought a few years ago. In the end I moved towards slipjoints and have not really looked back. A slipjoint will get you to the point safely where you can then teach your kid what a knife is and how to properly handle it. Just be sure the SJ you get can't be pinched open. It needs to be a nail opener.
 
steelhog said:
I have 3 under 4 and had this exact same thought a few years ago. In the end I moved towards slipjoints and have not really looked back. A slipjoint will get you to the point safely where you can then teach your kid what a knife is and how to properly handle it. Just be sure the SJ you get can't be pinched open. It needs to be a nail opener.
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In terms of a locking closed folder - I would not recommend it. Your kid will figure out how to disengage the lock before they can open a SJ.
 
The first photo is my daughter as an infant handling her first spyderco.
The next is a recent drawing she made at age 14.
I was concerned that it isn't clear whether there is an integral bolster or exactly how the handle rivets are configured.
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buy knife you like and use it leave it in you pocket or pocket dump in your top drawer a place where you kid can not reach.
 
Well, speaking as a parent/grandparent, it's a good idea with toddlers around to safe-proof everything: electrical outlets, toxic substances (cleaning fluids, etc.), hot surfaces, and miscellaneous tools, i.e., don't empty your pockets where your toddler can reach.
 
Buy a GEC slipjoint with a strong pull and keep it away from him. When he’s old enough, gift it to him.
 
Simple, change where you pocket dump. I leave my EDC knife on top of the fridge or safe.
 
NOSCowboy said:
Hello, I'm new to the forum. I'm looking for a pocket knife, but I have a toddler and I really want it to be safe because sometimes I empty my pockets on the kitchen table and he grabs my keys, etc.

Are there any knives that lock closed. I'm not worried about opening it in a hurry, it's more for opening boxes, utility, etc. I'd rather have it locked and only an adult can open it. I've seen knives with safety locks, but none of them automatically locked. You would have to remember to lock the safety. If you didn't, a child could open it w/out any safety precautions. It would be great if when you closed it, the safety went on.

Any help would be awesome. Thanks!
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Great question, I found your post when I had the exact same situation. I ended up buying the Schrade one that you actually found yourself. My thought is this. I won't be keeping it or using it in sight or reach of my 2 year old ever. But in the off chance that it fell out of my pocket or something to that effect, she won't: (1) even know what it is; and (2) won't be able to instantly open it. With the slide lock and the push button (both are fairly firm to engage/disengage, and would require almost a 3 year old's strength and know how), it buys that extra time to simply get it away without incident. I think that's all you can do is buy a few moments with something a bit complicated like this. Anyway, thanks for your initial post and your own follow up post, the others who posted different knives were helpful too. But ultimately, the Schrade with the 2 locks, I would say, is probably the winner. Plus, now that I have it, it's actually a really nice knife for the money. I have a feeling they made it this way because they had intended to (or maybe did) sell it as an auto, but simply made some without the spring mechanism.
 
Like a lot of people have said, knife locks are probably not going to be the answer here. The best safety would be having a small lock box (small enough for one folder you're carrying that day) and a larger locked box (for more knives). Just make sure to not leave the keys for it laying around on counter tops or get one that opens with a combination lock. Given how many knives are scattered around my home and property, the place isn't even Klingon childproof; something I occasionally have to remind visitors.
 
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