What Is A Mortice Lock/Latch?, Door Mechanisms

A mortice (also spelt mortise) is a cavity or slot, usually rectangular, cut into a piece of wood or stone in order to receive a matching insert of the same dimensions. Mortice door locks and latches are designed as a door closing mechanism to be used with a handle or knob.

Door Lock Types - A Simple Guide for your Home (with Pictures)

Sliding Door Euro Mortice Lock - Claw Type

Narrow Sliding Door Euro Mortice Lock

Mortice Locks, Latches and Striker Plates for Sliding Doors - Richelieu Hardware

82-244 Patio Door Mortise Lock and Keeper

Cylinder Mortice Lock Body Baby Latch Brass-Green Interio

Narrow Sliding Door Euro Mortice Lock - Satin Brass

How does a mortise lock work? - D&D HARDWARE

127mm Horizontal Mortice Locks