belt knife
Waist-carried cutting tool
A belt knife is a knife designed to be worn on a belt, typically in a sheath attached to the waist.
The term covers a range of fixed-blade knives suitable for outdoor work, hunting, or utility tasks: He kept a belt knife handy while hiking.
Distinguished from folding knives that go in pockets, belt knives prioritize quick access and blade strength over compactness.
- sheathProtective blade covering
- leather sheathHide case for blades
- bladeFlat cutting edge
- drop pointBlade with curved spine
- huntingPursuing wild game
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- frontier weaponssix-shooter, peacemaker, Colt revolver, derringer, Winchester
- knivesjackknife, penknife, stiletto, meat cleaver, cleaver
belt knifefolding knife
Hinged blade, portable
folder · pocket knife · pocketknife · jackknife · switchblade
belt knifemachete
Heavy broad-bladed knife
sword · scalpel · cleaver · chef's knife · kitchen knife
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