Synonyms of knives

knives

noun

plural of knife

as in cutters

an instrument with a metal length that has a sharp edge for cutting

be careful in using the knife to split open the cardboard box

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cutters
• blades
• daggers
• swords
• bayonets
• shivs
• shanks
• cleavers
• pocketknives
• machetes
• steels
• cutlasses
• switchblades
• stilettos
• dirks
• poniards
• bolos
• sabers
• scalpels
• bodkins
• rapiers
• hacks
• sheath knives
• stylets
• yataghans
• switch knives
• bowie knifes
• jackknives

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of knives

Visit the family’s legacy shop next door, Anzen Hardware, for Japanese kitchen goods, knives and housewares. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Just like many of his neighbors, the sound of the Delciello’s bell sent Carmody scrambling to round up tools and knives that needed their dull blades refreshed. — Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Steele also suggested that the crime was a coordinated effort as three of the five involved reportedly had a history of using knives and machetes. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026

Eyes ruptured by knives, fireworks, bungee cords, windshields, beer bottles, sticks, rocks, fish hooks, and more. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 3 Nov. 2026

Clean the sink, faucet, counters, cutting boards and fridge drawers or shelves beforehand, and use clean knives, peelers and colanders, especially after prepping raw meat, poultry or seafood. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026

Your sink, faucet, countertop, cutting boards and refrigerator shelves or drawers should be clean too, along with any knives, peelers, colanders or other tools, especially ones recently used for raw meat, poultry or seafood. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Like the sweaters, the belts and knives are intended to be used for decades, Simm said. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Allen, of Torrance, California, is accused of storming the WHCA dinner while armed with guns and knives and firing a shotgun at a Secret Service officer who tried to stop the April 25, 2026, attack at the Washington Hilton hotel. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026