Shutting a pocket knife is an essential skill for safe handling and storage. A pocket knife is a folding knife that is carried in a pocket, and it is important to know how to close it properly to avoid injury.
There are two main types of pocket knives: lockback knives and slipjoint knives. Lockback knives have a locking mechanism that prevents the blade from closing accidentally, while slipjoint knives rely on friction to keep the blade in place. To close a lockback knife, simply press the lock release button and fold the blade into the handle. To close a slipjoint knife, hold the knife in one hand and use your thumb to push the blade back into the handle. Be careful not to put your fingers in the path of the blade.