knife grinder

noun

a person who makes and sharpens knives, esp an itinerant one

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“Well a knife grinder's been coming to Black Swan Green every October for years. Couldn't be sure if it's the same one without seeing him, but I'd imagine he probably is.”

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“Ain't it more polite,” Knife Grinder said, turning to me, “just to ask 'bout yer bag, if yer thought we had it?”

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Knife Grinder held up his palms.

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Only when Mum dished up the stew did I even remember the Knife Grinder's visit.

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The Knife Grinder'd've got his gear out, there, on our doorstep.

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knife-edged knifeman

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