Liner-Lock

The liner lock is one of the most widely used locking mechanisms. With this lock, a plate is mounted between the handle scales, which fixes or releases the blade. This plate is slightly curved inwards and raised in the front area to ensure operation from the outside. When the knife is closed, the folded blade presses the plate outwards against the handle. When the knife is opened, space is now freed for the inward-pressing sinker, which then engages below the root of the blade and locks the blade in place. To lock the knife, you push the sinker outwards with your thumb, releasing the blade and closing it with your index finger. Most knives with liner lock are designed for right-handers, and are generally considered very robust and safe.