How to Make a Paper Knife

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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Ordinary printer paper will do. Notebook paper is too thin for this object.
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]XResearch source}
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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]XResearch source}
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]XResearch source}^{[4]XResearch source}
Cut a slanting edge on one end of the paper that makes the paper resemble a sharp kitchen knife.^{[5]XResearch source}
Just staple the blade in the center and at the top edge to hold it together.^{[6]XResearch source} You can even color the staples with white-out if you'd like to hide them more.^{[7]XResearch source}
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.
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]XResearch source}^{[9]XResearch source}
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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Which paper do I need to fold for Step 4?
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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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What if I don't have a stapler?
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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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