Home > Collection > Folding Clasp Knife Folding Clasp Knife Folding knives appeared from the mid 17th century, although it was not until the 18th century that springs were added to ease opening and closing. Large knives of this type were used for a variety of garden tasks, such as taking plant cuttings. Ref: 1995.015 Maker Unknown Material Bone Object Type Tools Year 1750-1850 Collection Number 1995.015 Related Objects Robinson’s Seed Sower Robinson’s Seed Sower Wooden Bulb-Planting Dibber Wooden Bulb-Planting Dibber Small Hand-Weeder or Rake Small Hand-Weeder or Rake Bell Jar Bell Jar Back to Collection
