pen knife
Posted by Marie-Bernadette on July 14, 1998 at 23:49:00:
In response to A Gentleman's Desk, written by Jenna M on July 14, 1998 at 22:41:25
I am writing a Regency-era historical and need a character to pick something up from the desk and slip it into her pocket--preferably something weapon-like.
The first thing that popped into my mind was a pen knife. This was a tiny blade that folded and I think a gentleman would carry it in his pocket but I am sure they would keep one handy at a desk, too. They used it to trim the quills into a nib suitable for writing. When folded, they are only about 2-2 1/2 inches long.
- Perfect! Jenna M 15:25:36 7/15/98
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- A little slice of information on pen knives Marie-Bernadette 19:55:11 7/15/98
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- Wow . .Thank you so much! (nfm) Jenna M 21:33:55 7/15/98
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- Wow . .Thank you so much! (nfm) Jenna M 21:33:55 7/15/98
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- A little slice of information on pen knives Marie-Bernadette 19:55:11 7/15/98
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- Let me mend your pen ;-) Caroline 01:54:19 7/15/98
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