1. plural of penknife; small folding knives with one or more blades, originally used for sharpening quill pens

Examples

• He collected vintage penknives from the 19th century.
• The scout troop was taught how to safely use penknives for camping.
• She kept several penknives in her desk drawer for various tasks.
• The antique shop displayed ornate penknives with ivory handles.
• Modern penknives often include additional tools like scissors and corkscrews.
• His grandfather’s penknives were passed down through the family.