boot knives

Hidden ankle weapons

A boot knife is a small fixed-blade knife designed to be concealed in a sheath attached to or tucked inside a boot.

These compact weapons have historically been carried as backup blades by soldiers, hunters, and outdoorsmen, though they're also associated with self-defense and, less savory, with criminals who prefer hidden weapons.

Most boot knives have double-edged blades and slim profiles that sit flat against the leg.

He kept a boot knife strapped to his calf, just in case.

Related
  • stilettoThin-bladed knife or heel
  • bladeFlat cutting edge
  • sharpFine-edged, or astute
  • steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
  • dirkLong Scottish dagger

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Opposites
concealment

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Ornate weapons for formal rites

sidearms · machetes · dress swords · katanas · hunting knives

size and portability

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Large two-handed swords

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weapon type

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Arms projecting force remotely

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Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG