How to Make a Paper Knife

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A paper knife can be the perfect addition to your collection of paper objects. This knife is not only easy to make, but it's safe and won't hurt anyone -- the worst that can happen is that you'll get a paper cut. Once you make a paper knife, you can think about making a paper sword or other paper weapons. If you want to know how to make a paper knife, just follow these steps.

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  1. Ordinary printer paper will do. Notebook paper is too thin for this object.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Paper Knife
    Do it so the top edge of the paper lines up with the left edge of the paper. The folded portion will form a triangle, with a rectangular piece remaining along the bottom. Make sure the edges line up and that you run your fingers along the crease you've created. [1]
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  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Paper Knife
    Use a pair of scissors to cut the rectangular shape that is left over on the bottom of the paper. Then unfold the triangle to reveal a square-shaped piece of paper. You will use this paper to make a blade for your knife. [2]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Paper Knife
    This will create a blade that is at least 1- 2 inches (2.5-5 cm) thick. The paper should now look like a stick. [3] [4]
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Paper Knife
    Cut a slanting edge on one end of the paper that makes the paper resemble a sharp kitchen knife. [5]
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Paper Knife
    Just staple the blade in the center and at the top edge to hold it together. [6] You can even color the staples with white-out if you'd like to hide them more. [7]
  7. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Paper Knife
    The handle should be about 1 inch (2.5 cm) longer than the slanted part of the blade. Measure and cut the excess paper from Step 3 to the appropriate length, and then fold it to the width you prefer for your handle.
  8. Watermark wikiHow to Make a Paper Knife
    Just cross the handle over the blade, about 2 inches (5 cm) away from the flat end of the blade. Then, staple the two together at the point where they intersect. [8] [9]
  9. You can paint your knife silver, decorate it, or make more paper knives to keep it company.
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    It should be at least 8.5 x 11.
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    Fold the square piece of paper 3 times in any direction. For Step 5, fold the rectangle you got from cutting out the square.
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    You could use glue instead of a stapler to fasten the two pieces of paper together.
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      • The more you fold the paper, the stiffer it will be. A stiffer, more sturdy knife will last longer.
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      • Using tape instead of staples will make your knife look cleaner, but probably not as strong.
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      Things You'll Need

      • A sheet of printer paper
      • A stapler
      • Scissors

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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.craftsuprint.com/projects/paper-craft/paper-toys/how-to-make-a-paper-knife.cfm
      2. ↑ https://www.craftsuprint.com/projects/paper-craft/paper-toys/how-to-make-a-paper-knife.cfm
      3. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MfHLaDtHUU
      4. ↑ https://www.craftsuprint.com/projects/paper-craft/paper-toys/how-to-make-a-paper-knife.cfm
      5. ↑ https://www.craftsuprint.com/projects/paper-craft/paper-toys/how-to-make-a-paper-knife.cfm
      6. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MfHLaDtHUU
      7. ↑ https://www.craftsuprint.com/projects/paper-craft/paper-toys/how-to-make-a-paper-knife.cfm
      8. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MfHLaDtHUU
      9. ↑ https://www.craftsuprint.com/projects/paper-craft/paper-toys/how-to-make-a-paper-knife.cfm

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