case knife

American  

noun

1. a knife carried or kept in a case or sheath.

2. a table knife.

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case knife British  

noun

1. another name for sheath knife

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Etymology

Origin of case knife

First recorded in 1695–1705

Example Sentences

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case knife

If sandwiches in any quantity are to be spread with a filling besides butter, two case knives or a case knife and a spatula should be provided.

From Woman's Institute Library of Cookery Volume 4: Salads and Sandwiches; Cold and Frozen Desserts; Cakes, Cookies and Puddings; Pastries and Pies by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

The palette knife is much better for freeing or lifting forms from a flat surface than a spatula or a case knife.

From Candy-Making Revolutionized Confectionery from Vegetables by Hall, Mary Elizabeth

Lila had withdrawn her hand under the pretext of picking up a case knife to sharpen her pencil.

From Beatrice Leigh at College A Story for Girls by Schwartz, Julia Augusta

Cut in 2 tablespoons shortening with a case knife.

From For Luncheon and Supper Guests by Bradley, Alice

When the fat has been chopped into pieces the size of a small pea, add sufficient cold water to make all the particles adhere, mixing them together with a case knife.

From Woman's Institute Library of Cookery Volume 4: Salads and Sandwiches; Cold and Frozen Desserts; Cakes, Cookies and Puddings; Pastries and Pies by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences