Does the Heckler & Koch Soldat open with the push button??

[brewcitymike]

I'm just wondering if the button opens the knife or does it just get pushed to close it? I'm looking to get something like the Boker AK74 that I had a few years that used the push button to open and close, and I really loved it but the spear point isn't quite my style. Any suggestions for something similar thats under $100??

 

[T.L.]

I have the Soldat. It is completely manual opening. Pressing the button unlocks it when it is open. If it is closed, pressing the button makes it slightly easier to flip open with a flick of the wrist, otherwise you have to use the thumb hole. It's a cool knife, and quite light.