Originally Posted by sewingpup

just be aware that I like those that close automatically too.... but if you don't push that little button to lock them in place after they close, they will still sometimes open if bumped hard enough. I stuck the blade of one of the ones that close automatically into the vinyl flooring in my kitchen when it dropped off the ironing board. I hate to think what would have happened if it had hit my sandaled foot instead. So, I am always hitting that button when I put it down.