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Switchblade knives

Scope note

Pocket knives having a blade that is spring-operated so that pressure on a release catch causes it to emerge instantly.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000201606

Broader Terms used

knives (weapons)

Equivalent Terms used

switchblade knife

Created

13yrs ago

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