folding knife

[fohl-ding nahyf]

noun

1. a large pocketknife having a blade or blades that may be folded into the handle.

Word History and Origins

Origin of folding knife¹

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

An assailant used a folding knife to stab five men and six women, including a Walmart employee, on Saturday afternoon in Traverse City.

From BBC

Investigators say he began stabbing people with a folding knife near the checkout area around 4:45 p.m.

From Salon

The suspect is a Michigan resident and used a "folding knife style weapon", Sheriff Michael Shea told reporters.

From BBC

In December 2016, this led one man to drive from North Carolina to Washington, D.C., and, armed with an assault rifle, revolver and folding knife, open fire in a popular pizza joint while searching for children he believed were being held captive in the basement.

From Salon

What appears to be a folding knife can be seen in Mickles hand and is highlighted in the video.

From Salon