Shift lever device

A shift lever device includes: a shift lever (28) turnably fitted on a stationary member; an engaging member (40) for engagement of the shift lever with the stationary member; and a knob (29) fitted on the shift lever. The engaging member (40) is moved toward its distal end to disengage from the stationary member. The knob (29) includes a knob body (29a) provided with a fitting hole (29b) into which the shift lever (28) is inserted together with a first engaging part (39) of the engaging member (40), a button (30) pivoted on the knob body (29a), and a link lever (46) connected to the button, having a second engaging part (49) for engagement with the first engaging part (39). When the shift lever (28) is inserted into the fitting hole (29b) and the distal end thereof reaches a predetermined position therein, the button (30) is operated to have the second engaging part (49) engaged with the first engaging part (39).