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

She fumbled in her pocket and placed in his hand a cheap two-bladed clasp knife.

From Sea Urchins by Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark)

Uncle Rufus drew out his clasp knife and opened the blade.

From The Corner House Girls Under Canvas How they reached Pleasant Cove and what happened afterward by Hill, Grace Brooks

A guest who was about to depart, wishing to fortify himself for his journey, took a roll of hard sausage from his satchel and laid it, with his clasp knife, on the table.

From The Promised Land by Antin, Mary

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

From Bill Bolton?Flying Midshipman by Sainsbury, Noel