paper knife

• Тупой нож, используемый в основном для вскрытия конвертов или разрезания страниц книг, обычно изготавливаемый из металла, дерева или пластика.

A dull-bladed knife used primarily for opening envelopes or cutting pages of books, typically made of metal, wood, or plastic.

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   A blunt knife used for opening envelopes or cutting paper.

   Канцелярский нож

   • He used a paper knife to open the letter.
   • The paper knife was kept in the desk drawer.
   • She carefully sliced the envelope with a paper knife.