flick knife
A type of folding knife, which with a flick of the wrist, using the momentum generated, can open the knife out straight.
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(British, Ireland) A type of knife which has the blade mounted on a pivot so that it can fold back sideways into the handle when not in use, but can flick out straight, usually with a spring-loaded mechanism, when required.
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A type of folding knife, which with a flick of the wrist, using the momentum generated, can open the knife out straight.
“It contains twice your daily recommended dose of explosives and the toy in the box is actually a flick knife.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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