Soon he would be able to hold the blade no longer.

She held the blade of the knife over the fire.

Holding the blade up she went on opening the door.

He held the blade an inch from the back of his hand.

It had happened while he watched far too often to want to see that happen with him holding the blade.

Need's magic was such that the girl would hold the blade until she no longer required its power.

He thrust out the hand that had held the blade.

He held the blade under the guard's eyes and whispered.

In her right hand she still held the menacing blade.

She stood uncertain, holding the blade just inches from her face.