folding knife
Blade that closes
A folding knife has a blade that pivots into the handle for safe storage and carrying.
The blade locks open during use and folds closed when not needed: He carried a folding knife for everyday tasks.
Common types include pocketknives, jackknives, and switchblades.
Distinguished from fixed-blade knives, which have rigid, non-folding construction.
Protecting oneself from harm
- combatArmed hostile engagement
- survivalRemaining alive against odds
- concealedMade invisible deliberately
- EDCDigital research data collection
automatic · switchblade · stiletto · one-handed · military · law-enforcement
Small enough to carry
- compactTightly packed together
- collapsibleAble to compress compactly
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- concealableAble to be hidden
stowable · pocketable · handheld · travel-friendly · discreet · packable · convenient
Flat cutting edge
Self-supported wilderness travel
- bushcraftWilderness survival skill set
- survivalRemaining alive against odds
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- campsiteDesignated outdoor lodging area
firewood · carving · whittling · fishing · foraging · hiking · trekking · trail
Cutting into portions
- carvingShaping by cutting away
- paringCutting away rind
- filletingCutting meat from bones
- dicingCutting into cubes
chopping · whittling · skinning · gutting · scoring · trimming · peeling · scraping
"So much" in scores
- sheepsfootStudded compaction roller
- hawkbillCurved-beaked sea turtle
- serratedHaving toothlike projections
- recurveBend back again
self-defense
Protecting oneself from harm
- combatArmed hostile engagement
- survivalRemaining alive against odds
- concealedMade invisible deliberately
EDC · automatic · switchblade · stiletto · one-handed · military · law-enforcement
pocket-sized
Small enough to carry
- compactTightly packed together
- collapsibleAble to compress compactly
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
concealable · stowable · pocketable · handheld · travel-friendly · discreet · packable · convenient
blade
Flat cutting edge
backpacking
Self-supported wilderness travel
- bushcraftWilderness survival skill set
- survivalRemaining alive against odds
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
campsite · firewood · carving · whittling · fishing · foraging · hiking · trekking · trail · outdoors
slicing
Cutting into portions
dicing · chopping · whittling · skinning · gutting · scoring · trimming · peeling · scraping · shaving
tanto
"So much" in scores
- sheepsfootStudded compaction roller
- hawkbillCurved-beaked sea turtle
- serratedHaving toothlike projections
- knivesjackknife, penknife, stiletto, meat cleaver, cleaver
- camp cookwaremess kit, mess tin, camp stove, camping pot, camp mug
- pocket itemskeys, wallet, phone, coins, cash
- foldablescamp chair, beach chair, lawn chair, director's chair, deck chair
- multitoolsmultitool, multi-tool, Leatherman, penknife, pocket tool
- camping geartent, sleeping bag, flashlight, backpack, sleeping pad
folding knifefixed blade
Knife without hinge mechanism
sheath knife · hunting knife · combat knife · machete · dagger
folding knifesword
Hilted fighting blade
machete · cleaver · belt knife · survival knife · broadsword
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