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The Knife Network Forums : Knife Making Discussions > Custom Knife Discussion Boards > Knife Making Discussions > The Switchblade Forum > Can someone explain a "bolster release" knife to me? PDA View Full Version : Can someone explain a "bolster release" knife to me? jwfilion 03-04-2007, 02:00 AM I was thumbing through an old "Newsletter" and found a ad for a bolster release auto knife. I am familiar with several release mechanisms, but not this. Is it similar to the scale release? Can anyone explain? Bob Warner 03-04-2007, 08:21 AM The bolster is attached to the front of the lock bar. You lift the bolster with your thumb and the front of the lockbar is lifted, releasing the lock. BlackNet 03-04-2007, 09:33 AM there's a video on youtube with one of these. Ed jwfilion 03-04-2007, 12:50 PM I comprehend. Thanks Bob!