Split bolt door latch - GIF

Split bolt door latch.

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Previously:

Dog opens crate latches with tongue - GIF
Self-closing gate latch - GIF
Simple gate latch - GIF
Simple wooden door latch - GIF
Unusual locks and latches compilation - GIF

Hey come on, there must be a catch??

Beyond the great pun, the “catch” is that radial alignment is critical. Any droop in the door and it can’t be locked.