King James Bible Dictionary

1. Heb. hereb, "the waster," a sharp instrument for circumcision (Joshua 5:2, 3, lit. "knives of flint;" comp. Exodus 4:25); a razor (Ezekiel 5:1); a graving tool (Exodus 20:25); an axe (Ezekiel 26:9).

2. Heb. maakeleth, a large knife for slaughtering and cutting up food (Genesis 22:6, 10; Proverbs 30:14).

3. Heb. sakkin, a knife for any purpose, a table knife (Proverbs 23:2).

4. Heb. mahalaph, a butcher's knife for slaughtering the victims offered in sacrifice (Ezra 1:9).

5. Smaller knives (Heb. ta'ar, Jeremiah 36:26) were used for sharpening pens. The pruning-knives mentioned in Isaiah 18:5 (Heb. mizmaroth) were probably curved knives.

An edged tool used by Abraham in offering Isaac
Genesis 22:6

Of the temple, returned from Babylon
Ezra 1:9

Used for sharpening pens
Jeremiah 36:23

Self-flagellation with, in idolatrous worship
1 Kings 18:28

1. The knives of the Egyptians, and of other nations in early times, were probably only of hard stone, and the use of the flint or stone knife was sometimes retained for sacred purposes after the introduction of iron and steel.
2. In their meals the Jews, like other Orientals, made little use of knives, but they were required both for slaughtering animals, either for food or sacrifice, and for cutting up the carcass. (Leviticus 7:33,34; 8:15,20,25; 9:13; Numbers 18:18; 1 Samuel 9:24) etc.
3. Smaller knives were in use for paring fruit (Josephus) and for sharpening pens. (Jeremiah 36:23)
4. The razor was often used for Nazarite purposes, for which a special chamber was reserved in the temple. (Numbers 6:5,9,19; Ezekiel 5:1), etc.
5. The pruning-hooks of (Isaiah 18:5) were probably curved knives.
6. The lancets of the priests of Baal were doubtless pointed knives. (1 Kings 18:28)

KNIFE,noun nife; plural knives; nives.

1. A cutting instrument with a sharp edge. Knives are of various shapes and sizes, adapted to their respective uses; as table knives; carving knives or carvers; penknives, etc.

2. A sword or dagger.