Pocketknife
To see a pocketknife in a dream signifies an evil word.
To see that you receive a pocketknife from someone signifies that you will hear an evil word from him; to see that you give a pocketknife to someone signifies the contrary.
To see that you cut a fruit with a pocketknife signifies that you will sever your connection with someone you love; to see that you carve something with a pocketknife signifies that you will be greatly grieved because of a slander made against you or an evil word spoken about you.
According to some interpreters: to see a pocketknife in a dream signifies health. To see that you cut your hand while playing with a pocketknife signifies that you will suffer a slight illness; to see your pocketknife open signifies that your fortune will be open and favorable.
According to another narration: to see a pocketknife in a dream signifies an evil word. To see that you receive a pocketknife from someone signifies that you will hear an evil word from him; to see that you give a pocketknife to someone signifies the contrary.
Positive Meaning
It provides early awareness; the person sees risks before they grow and can choose a more solid path.
Shadow Meaning
Neglect, haste, untrustworthy people or uncontrolled behavior can increase the difficulty.
Advice
In the interpretation, the themes of work and responsibility, success and reputation, the emotional tone in the dream, and how the symbol concludes in the dream should be evaluated together.