clasp knife
Pocket cutting tool
A clasp knife is a folding knife with a blade that folds into the handle and locks in place when open.
The blade typically releases by pressing a clasp or catch.
Clasp knives are designed for portability and safety—the folding mechanism protects the blade and the user's pocket: He pulled out an old clasp knife to cut the rope.
- jackknifeFolding pocket blade
- bladeFlat cutting edge
- foldBend onto itself
- slip jointAdjustable pivot connection
- cutSeverance or reduction
locking blade · close · lock · tang · spring · open · whittle · hinge · dudgeon · ulu · snap · collapsible · sharp · point · bolster · handle · belt clip · Swiss Army
blade mechanism
clasp knifefixed blade
Knife without hinge mechanism
sheath knife · hunting knife · combat knife · dagger · survival knife
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