Answer:
I am the red tongue of the earth, that buries cities.
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.
What can be white and yellow at the same time?
One might hang a locket from this
What has to be broken before you can use it ?
What never gets any wetter no matter how hard it rains?