military knife

Soldier's cutting tool

A military knife is a knife designed or issued for use by armed forces personnel.

The term covers combat knives meant for fighting, utility knives for field tasks like cutting rope or opening crates, and multipurpose designs that serve both functions.

He carried a military knife on his belt throughout his deployment.

Bayonets and survival knives fall under this category.

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tactical · sheath · serrated · steel · stainless steel · commando · survival · field dressing · hunting · fighting · close quarters · Bowie · Swiss Army · trench · sharp · edge · drop point · blood groove

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purpose/intended use

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Sharp cooking implement

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design philosophy

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Folder with interior sleeves

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user context

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Kitchen's primary cutting tool

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Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG