pen knife
Small pocket blade
A pen knife is a small folding knife with one or more blades that fold into the handle.
The name comes from its original use for cutting and sharpening quill pens.
Now it refers to any compact pocketknife: He used his pen knife to open the package.
Also spelled penknife.
- bladeFlat cutting edge
- pocketFabric compartment in clothing
- SwissOf a neutral alpine nation
- Swiss ArmyAlpine nation's military
- foldBend onto itself
whittle · carve · sharp · sharp edge · jackknife · handle · scout · boy scout · camping · camping gear · cut · slice · tool · multitool · nail file · bone · pearl · steel
- weaponsgun, sword, swords, rifle, pistol
- writing toolspencil, quill, ballpoint, ink, mechanical pencils
- scribal suppliesquill, stylus, inkwell, nib, penknife
- bladed weaponsdagger, sword, stiletto, sabre, dirk
- cutting toolsaxe, saw, saws, blade, scissors
- ancient writinghieroglyphs, cuneiform, papyrus, scroll, clay tablets
blade mechanism
pen knifefixed blade
Knife without hinge mechanism
sheath knife · machete · sword · broadsword · hunting knife
purpose and capability
pen knifecombat knife
Military close-quarters blade
survival knife · tactical knife · fighting knife · machete · hunting knife