It might raise a flap (6,6)

I believe the answer is:

letter opener

(Other definitions for letter opener that I've seen before include "Implement for tearing envelopes" , "Paper knife" , "Knife for slitting envelopes" , "Device used on incoming mail" , "Item on desk" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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