clasp knife

British  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

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

On this he put into his hand a handsome clasp knife, adding some gold pieces, with which the chief seemed highly pleased.

From The Cruise of the Dainty Rovings in the Pacific by Kingston, William Henry Giles

There was also a locker in the stern-sheets which was locked, and on David prising it open with his clasp knife, it was found to contain some fishing-line and hooks.

From Picked up at Sea The Gold Miners of Minturne Creek by Hutcheson, John C. (John Conroy)

Ginty drew a plug of black tobacco from his pocket, and began cutting shreds from it with a clasp knife.

From Our Casualty, and Other Stories 1918 by Birmingham, George A.

Taking a bone-handled clasp knife from his pocket, he carefully cut the ropes wound about her.

From The Motor Maids at Sunrise Camp by Stokes, Katherine