Introduction: Popsicle Stick Switchblade
Along with paper airplanes my dad made these for me all the time when I was younger. Simple fun switchblades you came make with just 3 Popsicle sticks and 2 Rubber Bands.
Step 1: Materials and Tools
What you need:
3 Popsicle Sticks
2 Rubber bands
Options:
Wire cutters
Step 2: Making the Blade
Cut about an inch off the end of one stick. Making a sharp point is optional.
Step 3: Making the Switch
Next you will want to cut 1.25" piece off the second stick. And then cut another smaller piece off the longer end about a 1/4 will do.
Step 4: Assembly
The image shows how the knife will be laid out.
Step 5: Attach the Blade
Wrap rubber band around the blade and handle. Not to tight, the blade must be able to rotate 180 degrees.
Step 6: Assembling the Switch
Place the small 1/4" piece on the handle then put the 1.25" piece on top. And wrap with the rubber band.
Step 7: Operating the Knife
Rotate the blade, squeeze the switch open and clasp the blade.
21 Comments
11 years ago on Step 7
dagnabbit no popsicle sticks!!!!! =(
12 years ago on Step 7
Awesome but is it legal because it is still a switch blade but wooden
14 years ago on Introduction
thats the fricken coolsest thing ever, super simple and fun
14 years ago on Step 6
thx it took me a 1/2 hour to get the last part right
14 years ago on Step 7
cool
14 years ago on Introduction
nice instructable dude, thanks alot
14 years ago on Introduction
thats a really good idea! i'll probably make one next time i have popsicle sticks haha :)
15 years ago on Introduction
this is genius! rig it up wit an x acto blade and you've got a productive tool!!
Reply 14 years ago on Introduction
dood that's exactly wat i did but it wasn't really useful cuz i couldn't cut any thing with it. it was fun to open tho!
15 years ago on Step 7
i sorry but its so hard to get it right its either too hard or too loose I got so mad i broke mine in half:(
Reply 15 years ago on Introduction
you broke it in what!!??
15 years ago on Introduction
This will work so well in my popsicle stick nija war that my friend and I are going to have. We've got throwing stars and ultimate ninja katanas. The swords are life sized and I may post them.
15 years ago on Introduction
You can also strap it on to your wrist and use it as an assassins creed hidden blade.
15 years ago on Introduction
i live in texas so switchblades r 100% legal and so r butterfly knives.
15 years ago on Introduction
I just made one of these and thier soo simple to make. But yet so fun to use. =D
15 years ago on Introduction
My dad's a pilot, and he brought one back from one of his trips. It said polish switch blade on the box so I assumed they came from Poland. Anyway, I sometimes make them but I don't sharpen them and I use a clothespin.
15 years ago on Introduction
I used to make these all the time and had forgotten about them as an adult. Thanks for bringing back some good childhood memories!
15 years ago on Introduction
Sweet.
15 years ago on Introduction
Cool! Love it!
15 years ago on Introduction
Oh man! I remember making these in grade school. That was way before zero tolerance. Thanks for the blast from the past!