"Creative" is the best way to describe all of these atypical switchblade designs. The switchblade is one of the most iconic knife designs around. The knife's popularity, combined with it being banned in many U.S. states, has led creatives to re-purpose its design.
The switchblades found here can cause as much bodily harm as a rolled magazine (provided said magazine is not in the hands of Jason Bourne). These atypical switchblade designs include everything from flashdrives to cutlery and car keys. All of these designs show the indelible mark that the switchblade has left on America. The days of the Jets and Sharks fighting with switchblades may be long gone, but that doesn't mean that you can't open a bottle like a gangster from the 1950s.
11 Atypical Switchblade Designs
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Switchblade Mobile Phones
The LG Flutter by Dua Xiong Splits Open to Reveal a Touchscreen
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Sharp Switchblade Jewelry
These Tiny Folding Knife Earrings Could Slice Your Ears Off
9
Slick Switchblade Thumbdrives
The Victorinox Slim Flash Drive is an Information Age Implement
8
Celebratory Celebrity Knives
James Franco's Brad Renfro Forever Switchblade Shows Love and Respect
7
Switchblade Keys
Keyport by Josh Downes
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Retro Weapon Top Poppers
The Switch Pop Bottle Opener is a Switchblade for Party Animals
5
Light-Beaming Daggers
The SOG Bladelight Knife is Handy in the Darkest Places
4
Ammo-Concealed Blades
The 30-06 Bullet Knife is a Double Threat
3
Switchblade Table Utensils
Hobo Eat Kit Packs the Essential Eating Tools in One Spot
2
Sailor Switchblades
The Scrimshaw Knife is a Classy Way to Defend Yourself
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Switchblade Kitchen Utensils
The Schweizer Messerblock Swiss Knife Block is Culinarily Equipped
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