clasp knife

noun

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

Example Sentences

In the Canton province, every school boy may be seen with a clasp knife made of a sort of bronze, case, spring and blade being all made of this material.

From Scientific American

“Very well, I’ll untie you, but he can stay in his chains,” he said, and dropped the scarf back in the drawer before cutting her bonds with a clasp knife.

From Literature

This was done by an instrument denominated a moccasin awl, which was made of the back spring of an old clasp knife.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

George cut the flowers with his great clasp knife, and Marie took them, carefully, treating their romance with great tenderness.

From Project Gutenberg