penknife
Small pocket blade
A penknife is a small folding knife, originally used for sharpening quill pens.
The term now applies to any compact pocketknife with one or more blades that fold into the handle: He used his penknife to open the package.
The diminutive size distinguishes it from larger utility knives.
Folding blade with handle
- jackknifeFolding pocket blade
- multitoolCompact combination implement
- VictorinoxSwiss knife manufacturer
- stockmanLivestock raiser or tender
Knife-carving wood into shapes
- shavingsThin strips removed
- woodworkCraft of building with lumber
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
- craftSkilled manual art
basswood · notching · etching · handicraft · artisan · relief · inlay · kerf
Carbon-hardened iron alloy
tang · bevel · temper · folding · sharpened · sheepsfoot · stainless · patina
Dividing via sharp edge
- slicingCutting into portions
- paringCutting away rind
- peelingComing off in strips
- trimmingCutting away excess
shaving · scoring · notching · splicing · opening · scraping · piercing · engraving
Small enough to carry
- smallLimited in size
- slimThin or meager
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
- foldableAble to bend flat
miniature · handy · portable · pocketable · convenient · travel-friendly · discreet · streamlined
Capacity for varied applications
- handinessEase of use
- usefulnessPractical value or purpose
- practicalityQuality of being useful
- convenienceEase of use
functionality · resourcefulness · adaptability · readiness · preparedness · self-reliance · multipurpose
pocketknife
Folding blade with handle
- jackknifeFolding pocket blade
- multitoolCompact combination implement
- VictorinoxSwiss knife manufacturer
whittling
Knife-carving wood into shapes
craft · basswood · notching · etching · handicraft · artisan · relief · inlay · kerf · sculpture
steel
Carbon-hardened iron alloy
honed · tang · bevel · temper · folding · sharpened · sheepsfoot · stainless · patina · grind
cutting
Dividing via sharp edge
trimming · shaving · scoring · notching · splicing · opening · scraping · piercing · engraving
pocket-sized
Small enough to carry
- smallLimited in size
- slimThin or meager
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
foldable · miniature · handy · portable · pocketable · convenient · travel-friendly · discreet · streamlined · unobtrusive
versatility
Capacity for varied applications
- handinessEase of use
- usefulnessPractical value or purpose
- practicalityQuality of being useful
convenience · functionality · resourcefulness · adaptability · readiness · preparedness · self-reliance · multipurpose
- knivesjackknife, stiletto, meat cleaver, cleaver, slicer
- pocket itemskeys, wallet, phone, coins, cash
- multitoolsmultitool, multi-tool, Leatherman, pocketknife, pocket tool
- scribal suppliesquill, stylus, inkwell, nib, calamus
- calligraphyChinese calligraphy, Japanese calligraphy, Arabic calligraphy, Islamic calligraphy, blackletter
- desk accessoriesdesk blotter, desk set, desk pad, desk organizer, letter opener
penknifesheath knife
Blade with protective cover
hunting knife · machete · dagger · bayonet · kukri
penknifecombat knife
Military close-quarters blade
fighting knife · dagger · stiletto · bayonet · sword