edge tool

a tool with a cutting edge.

Origin of edge tool

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50

"Those are the utensils of an edge-tool maker," thought Marius.

Les Misrables |Victor Hugo
Power, in the hand of ignorance, is an edge-tool of the most dangerous kind.

An History of Birmingham (1783) |William Hutton
Presenting a sharp instrument or edge-tool to anyone, ill luck to ensue.

Health, Happiness, and Longevity |Louis Philippe McCarty
The Anglo-Saxon hæft; the handle of a dirk, knife, or any edge-tool; also, the handle of an oar.

The Sailor's Word-Book |William Henry Smyth

So Carlos reflected: but he reflected, as well, that he had neither the edge-tool nor the time.

The White Chief |Mayne Reid

edge tool

a tool with one or more cutting edges