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clasp knife

British  

noun

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

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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 Marsh, Richard

Doctor Raymond drew out a clasp knife and started to open it.

From Bee and Butterfly A Tale of Two Cousins by Madison, Lucy Foster

“I got a big clasp knife what belonged to one of dem pilots,” volunteered Sam.

From Bill Bolton?Flying Midshipman by Sainsbury, Noel

A flat clasp knife and fork may be had extra.

From The Voyage Alone in the Yawl "Rob Roy" by MacGregor, John

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