Knife, Definition, History, & Facts
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Product Description
Knife, a tool or implement for cutting, the blade being either fixed to the handle or fastened with a hinge so as to clasp into it. Knives form the largest class of cutting implements known collectively as cutlery. Learn about the historical development of knives.
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