Introduction: Knex Switchblade (Now Improved)
This is my knex switchblade. It was inspired by J_SCAP's butterfly knife. I decided I would make a switchblade, so it would lock in the open position or lock in the closed position (well, sort of), as the video shows (I hope you can view it). Hope you enjoy! Post pictures or videos if you build it!
This can also be used for self defense training if you add some of your sister's lipstick to the edges, that way you know if you have been cut and if it was a puncture or a slash. Although if you have the money, you should probably buy an actual rubber knife.
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NOTICE: Yes, you can make a comment that actually has nothing in it. Just because Mepain and I did it two years ago does not mean you can spam up my instructable.
Attachments
Step 1: Materials
This is all you will need. Exactly. I know this because I took apart the knife and rebuilt it from memory.
Step 2: The Frame
This will become the frame of the knife.
Picture 1: Build these.
Picture 2: Mutila... I mean "Enhance" a grey connector.
Picture 3: Attach it here.
Picture 4: Attach a red connector here.
Save the other part of the frame for the next step.
Step 3: The Blade
This is the blade very simple.
Picture 1: Build.
Picture 2: Attach it here.
Picture 3: Attach the other half or the frame.
Now you will need a rubber band for the next step.
Step 4: Bands
Attach a rubber band as shown in the pictures. The "improved" version (last three pics) can flip open much easier, but can't be flipped closed. I like flippy stuff. I have flippy pens, combs, knives, knex knives, pocket knives, and more!
205 Comments
9 years ago on Introduction
cool. 4*.
10 years ago
It's fine if u have no bendys. I feel your pain. There are many knex pieces I never heard of!
12 years ago on Introduction
w8.. does it lock down in place by its own
14 years ago on Introduction
I built this knife a while ago, but pulled it outta a toy pile today, I modded it to have a switch, works great, would recommend it to anyone considering making this knife.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
Very nice. Good job.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
Thanks! It wasn't hard, I just thought it would be nice to open it easier.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
Yeah. The problem when I was designing it was that I was trying to have an auto-opening style blade instead of an assisted-opening blade. Now I can see that assisted opening is better.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
Yay for community help! POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!!!
14 years ago on Step 2
sorry hailo said that darth acexxacer to tell him kinda what it means you where abiut so say mutalate but said enhanced...
Reply 14 years ago on Step 2
No, seriously. I can't tell what you are saying. Use some punctuation, use some spell check, and actually spell out my name. It's not that hard, stopanator.
14 years ago on Step 2
when he says multila i mean enhance cuz mutilated
Reply 14 years ago on Step 2
What does that even mean?
14 years ago on Introduction
nice one
14 years ago on Introduction
i wouldn't mod a piece for a K'NEX knife.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
You don't have to. You can just use part of a ball joint connector. But if you've been knexing for awhile, you probably already have a few half pieces.
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
'Mykhailo (author) says: Oct 30, 2007. 9:18 PM it stops the "blade" from coming too far out, but a ball joint connector will work too. '
16 years ago on Introduction
Ima cutyu up wit my combat knife... VVhat now! (wit a Deutsch accent)
Reply 16 years ago on Introduction
u kno wat ill just shoot yall with my bereta
Reply 16 years ago on Introduction
Dammit! I guess I will just have to go get my Browning M2HB .50 cal. I hete usin it, the bullets are so expensive!
Reply 16 years ago on Introduction
up close, sawed off, double barreled 12 gage shot gun mwahahahaha!!!