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Pocket knives

Scope note

Knives the blade of which folds into the handle to enable it to fit into a pocket.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000161528

Broader Terms used

knives (cutting tools)

Narrower Terms used

penknives
jackknives
clasp knives

Equivalent Terms used

pocket knife

Created

13yrs ago

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