clasp knife

British  

noun

1. a large knife with one or more blades or other devices folding into the handle

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clasp knife

A lover and highly successful practitioner of romantic balladry, Chesterton carried a sword cane and a 14-in. clasp knife under his flowing cape.

From Time Magazine Archive

Some one had relieved him of everything he possessed, down to his clasp knife and pocket handkerchief.

From A Hero of Romance by Richard Marsh

So he had been at work with the clasp knife again, and Henry inferred that the young renegade was worried and nervous or he would not have such uneasy hands.

From The Border Watch A Story of the Great Chief's Last Stand by Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) Altsheler

George cut the flowers with his great clasp knife, and Marie took them, carefully, treating their romance with great tenderness.

From The White Peacock by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence

“We must compliment you on your pork chops,” exclaimed Billy, holding up the remains of one which he had been discussing with the help of his clasp knife.

From The Three Admirals by J.R. Wells