hunting knife

American  

noun

1. a large, sharp knife, usually with a handle shaped to fit a firm grip and a blade with a slight curve toward the tip, that is used to skin and cut up game, or sometimes to dispatch it.

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hunting knife British  

noun

1. a knife used for flaying and cutting up game and sometimes for killing it

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Etymology

Origin of hunting knife

An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805

Example Sentences

ICE said in a statement that he was found "in possession of a loaded handgun, $3,000 in cash and a fixed blade hunting knife".

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

Like a loaded rifle or a hunting knife, belief is innocuous when the safety's on or when the blade is sheathed.

From Salon • May 19, 2023

The police seized a large hunting knife and a firearm.

From New York Times • Nov. 20, 2022

DETAILS: The Allagash fixed blade hunting knife with sheath sold at L.L.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2018

Cole opened it to find a large hunting knife in a leather sheath.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen

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