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

“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

“Stay, I may have to cut the cable,” he observed, putting his clasp knife between his teeth.

From Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships A Story of the Last Naval War by T. Hoggans

Instead of untying, however, Driggs opened his clasp knife, and cut the cords at Dick's wrists, after which he untied the big handkerchief that had also been tied there.

From The Grammar School Boys of Gridley or, Dick & Co. Start Things Moving by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock

The Sailor suddenly took from his pocket a large, bone-hafted clasp knife.

From The Sailor by J. C. Snaith

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