Rob Sheffield

Ronnie Spector's hair was taller and meaner and scarier than all four Shangri-La's combined, plus the drummer from the Honeycombs. You just know her rat-tail comb was a switchblade.

American Journalist

Julie Andrews

I have been called a nun with a switchblade where my privacy is concerned. I think there's a point where one says, that's for family, that's for me.

English Actress

Alycia Debnam-Carey

I went on YouTube and saw videos of Angelina Jolie on some talk show showing people switchblade tricks, and I was like, 'That's what I want to do.

Australian Actress

Taylor Momsen

I have my favourite black knife with me all the time. It's a switchblade. It relaxes me to flick it.

American Actress

Quincy Jones

My earliest memories are being pinned to a fence with a switchblade.

American Musician

Switchblades may be illegal in some places; mention legality if relevant to the context.

Legal Implications

Using 'switchblade' can suggest aggression or criminal behavior; use cautiously.

Negative Connotation

In some cultures, switchblades are associated with gangs or rebellious youth.

Cultural Reference

 enables the pit viper to hone in on its target with pinpoint accuracy hinged fangs rest against the roof of the mouth ready to pop open like a switchblade for the strike