Riddle

An utensil used for bread. Also a paper cutter. Used by a thug to take a life, Or wielded by the tamest wife, When used to spread the butter.

Choose an answer

A.A blade
B.A cleaver
C.A dagger
D.A knife
Hint: It's a 2-word phrase with 6 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A knife

Why this is the answer

A knife slices bread, cuts paper, can be a weapon in the wrong hands, and is just as often a harmless kitchen tool for spreading butter.

This riddle is filed under Rhyming Riddles and rated Easy.

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