Editing Leaf spring (section)

==Other uses==
===By blacksmiths===

Because leaf springs are made of relatively high quality steel, they are a favourite material for [[blacksmiths]]. In countries such as [[India]], [[Nepal]], [[Bangladesh]], [[Philippines]], [[Myanmar]] and [[Pakistan]], where traditional blacksmiths still produce a large amount of the country's tools, leaf springs from scrapped cars are frequently used to make knives, [[kukris]], and other tools.<ref name="kami">{{cite web|url=http://www.himalayan-imports.com/kami.html |title=Kamis, Khukuri makers of Nepal |publisher=Himalayan-imports.com |access-date=2011-11-06}}</ref> They are also commonly used by amateur and hobbyist blacksmiths.

===In trampolines===

Leaf springs have also replaced traditional [[coil springs]] in some [[trampoline]]s (known as soft-edge trampolines), which improves safety for users and reduces risk of concussion.<ref name="Justin Burke">{{cite web|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/executive-living/home-design/andons-leap-of-faith/story-fngmet9f-1226663385685 |title=Joe Andon's leap of faith |publisher=The Australian |access-date=2013-07-04}}</ref> The leaf springs are spaced around the frame as 'legs' that branch from the base frame to suspend the jumping mat, providing flexibility and resilience.<ref name="Google Patents">{{cite web|url=https://patents.google.com/patent/WO2012167300A1/en?oq=vuly+leaf+springs |title=Trampolines WO 2012167300 A1 |access-date=2013-07-04}}</ref>

===Clutches===
The "diaphragm" common in automotive [[clutch]]es is a type of leaf spring.