Is there a non-locking swing guard folder out there?

[charlesbjr]

Hi folks,

I am not new to knives but new to folders.

I have recently fallen in love with small swing guard folders, but due to local laws, I need one that doesn't lock open. However, I can't seem to find one that does not lock open. Do you know if these exist?

Thanks!

 

[mrknife]

there is an old robeson model that is a swing guard that doesnt lock

 

[afishhunter]

Perhaps one of our resident knife modders, like Glenn, could convert a lockback to a non-locking slipjoint? I dunno, replace the lock bar with a back spring?

 

[screened porch]

That might work.
If the guard doesn't have to swing, there's the old fishtail type with a fixed guard, like the GEC Mako or the Cold Steel (?ti-lite).

 

[Jeff_R]

Case used to make non-locking "Cheetah" pattern knives, according to one retailer. Maybe one will turn up for sale on an online auction site?