Are on a Knife-Edge?

To be on a knife-edge means to be in a situation in which nobody knows what is going to happen next, or in which one thing is just as likely to happen as another. The game is poised on a knife-edge.

What does it mean to be on a knife edge?

: in a dangerous or important situation in which two very different results are possible The election results hung on a knife-edge.

What do you call a knife edge?

Point – The point is the part of the knife where the edge and spine come together. The point is often used for piercing. Tip – The tip is the forward part of the knife and includes the knife point. The tip is used for detailed or delicate cutting. Edge – The edge is the cutting part of the blade.