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

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 Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)

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

From The Sailor by Snaith, J. C.

“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 Wells, J.R.

Near the foot of the knoll he happened across still further evidence of Billy's wandering activity in the shape of an ivory-handled clasp knife of five-inch blade.

From The Westerners by White, Stewart Edward