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Recent Examples of sheath knifeKeep folding knives closed or sheath knives when not in use.—Popular Science, 14 Apr. 2020
When the Republican Charles Sumner was struck down by a Southerner on the Senate floor, Raymond’s paper called for armed resistance by pistol, bludgeon, and bowie knife, if necessary.
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Matthew Karp,
Harpers Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
The speaker that February night was Cassius Marcellus Clay, a bold and brawling Kentucky abolitionist, equally skilled with a stump speech and a bowie knife.
That plunged the dagger – with 25 seconds left in the second quarter.
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Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
31 Aug. 2025
But Mickey Gasper stunned everyone with a leadoff home run, the first of his career, and then Matt Wallner provided the dagger with a three-run shot to secure the win.
Bald Knob police responded to a disturbance call at the food truck and found that two men had been arguing when one of them stabbed the other with a knife multiple times, Bald Knob police Chief Larry House said.
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Rafael Escalera Montoto,
Arkansas Online,
3 Sep. 2025
The officer who shot the projectiles could be heard saying a knife was by Ellis' shoulder and the hatchet was by his legs.
When the juveniles returned to take a picture of the vehicle’s license plate, Mumme allegedly exited the building and confronted them with a pocketknife, police said.
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Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
Inside his bag was a homemade explosive device, binoculars, a pocketknife and a torch lighter.
Long Skirt + Tank + Oversize Jacket Play with texture by mixing suede boots with stiletto or kitten heels with an oversized leather bomber jacket, a combination that has a polished vibe without being overly fussy or complicated to put together.
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Aemilia Madden,
Glamour,
29 Aug. 2025
Nicki Minaj is raising her glass to Pink, who tried out the rapper’s viral stiletto challenge and absolutely knocked it out of the park.
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