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

Audiences and critics alike could smell the fear, and got their knives out. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026

Make Leaf Decoupage Pumpkins For a no-carve pumpkin decorating project, reach for paper in lieu of knives. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

To give your knives a brilliant shine, apply a few drops of oil to a clean, lint-free cloth, and wipe both sides of the blade. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

Still, the agency’s critics pack police commission meetings each week to argue for removing police from such calls, saying that officers are too quick to fire on people — particularly those wielding knives. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

The person who called 911 reported that the man had access to knives. — Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

The finale thing in the apartment with the knives would be so fun to shoot. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

Following his arrest, authorities found a semiautomatic rifle, five rifle magazines, about 190 rounds of ammunition, pepper spray, an entrenchment tool, and about 30 knives, according to the affidavit. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

From compact knives to a convenient non-stick cookware set, find out why these eight travel essentials have earned a permanent spot in his kit. — Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2026