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World’s Largest Pocketknife

This world record holding pocketknife is so large that it has to be operated by a crane.

Radcliff, Kentucky

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This fully functional pocketknife is located in front of Red Hill Cutlery in Radcliff, Kentucky. Built in 2019 and weighing over 6,000 lbs, it is the current Guinness World Record holder for the world's largest pocketknife. It is comprised of a 20 foot handle and a 17.5 foot blade. The blade is so large that a crane is required to open and close it. 

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The pocketknife is located in front of Red Hill Cutlery, a store that sells various knives and gifts. There is also a small pocketknife museum inside the store that is free to the public.

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January 24, 2026

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