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Arkansas toothpick
Type of knife or dagger
In modern terminology, the Arkansas toothpick is a heavy dagger with a 12-to-20-inch (30 to 51 cm) pointed, straight blade.[1] The knife can be used for thrusting and slashing. James Black, known for improving the Bowie knife,[2] is credited with inventing the Arkansas toothpick.[1]