Folding tool (8)

I believe the answer is:

penknife

(Other definitions for penknife that I've seen before include "Pocket cutter" , "Small pocket cutting tool" , "A Swiss army one is particularly handy" , "Handy little gadget" , "Small folding pocket blade" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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