Back-Lock

The back-lock (also called lockback) owes its name to the rocker lock at the back of the handle. With this locking system, a lever is attached between the plates in the back of the blade, which engages with its hammer-like end in a groove at the root of the blade and thus locks the blade. Unlocking is done by pressing the lever on the back of the handle. Depending on the position of the lever on the back of the handle, a distinction is made between a front, mid or back lock. However, the back-lock knives are the most popular because they are easy to unlock. The back-lock is a very stable and safe blade safety device that is very common all over the world.