What does "lockback" mean?

A type of folding knife in which the blade locks in its extended position by means of a lock on the back of the handle that is released by pressing on a portion of the locking arm or lever (that is, the means of release is likewise on the back of the handle).

Lockback

Q: What is a synonym for "lockback"?

Common synonyms include: back lock, back-lock knife, backlock, backlock knife, lock-back knife, lockback knife.

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A type of folding knife in which the blade locks in its extended position by means of a lock on the back of the handle that is released by pressing on a portion of the locking arm or lever (that is, the means of release is likewise on the back of the handle).

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back lock back-lock knife backlock backlock knife lock-back knife lockback knife

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