The Close

I use generalizations in this and other posts. A lot. There are exceptions, which is going to be the focus of this blog after all the introductions and explanations are done.

The lock and the Close are related, as the Close is unlocking the blade and folding it closed. This isn't a reverse of the Open as you need to do different things to close the knife.

With a liner-lock you need to disengage the lock with your thumb while you use your index finger to push on the spine of the blade rotating it away from the fully open position. Then you remove your thumb from the lock, as it's in the way of the closing blade. After that you use your finger or thumb to finish closing the blade.

The lock-back isn't really capable of being closed one handed without some outside assistance. While depressing the bar with your thumb or finger while gripping the handle, you push the blade's spine against something to start it rotating closed. Then, you shift your grip and finish closing the blade with your fingers and hand out of the way of the blade.