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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.
Instead, Boldy whiffed and, seconds later, Brett Kulak — of all players — put the dagger in Minnesota’s season after Martin Nečas came through in the clutch with a tremendous setup.
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Michael Russo,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
Also, 2023 first-round pick Cason Wallace, an elite defender and efficient offensive contributor, delivered the dagger Thursday with eight fourth-quarter points.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
On top of pocket knives, other sharp items that could be used as weapons, like corkscrews, Swiss Army knives, and box cutters, are not allowed through TSA.
Keke Palmer turned a New York press day into a three-part stiletto run on Monday, keeping the shoes glossy while shifting the shape from caged pumps to black patent mules and metallic peep-toe slingbacks.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
Just last month this came in the form of a chic satin maxiskirt paired with a simple black tank top, stiletto sandals, and Dior’s Small 30 Montaigne Avenue Top Handle Bag.