scalping knife

noun

Any of a loosely defined class of ample-bellied knives that largely overlaps with other classes such as hunting knife, butcher knife, and bushcraft knife.

Meanings

nounscalping knife (plural scalping knives)

plural scalping knives

  1. USdatedAny of a loosely defined class of ample-bellied knives that largely overlaps with other classes such as hunting knife, butcher knife, and bushcraft knife.
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Chicago

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