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.
The pruning-hooks of ( Isaiah 18:5 ) were probably curved knives.
The lancets of the priests of Baal were doubtless pointed knives. ( 1 Kings 18:28 )
[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible [E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary Bibliography InformationSmith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Knife'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.