Utility Knife
Utility Knives Today
Utility Knives and More
Segmented Utility Knives
Utility knives have blades that can be fully retracted for extra safety and storage, and can also be extracted when required. It is this ability of controlling the length of the blade that makes a utility knife useful for a wide variety of purposes, such as opening boxes without any damage and can be used for cutting anything open. Some utility knives also have a ratcheting mechanism which allows you to either lock the blade in place or move it back and forth.
There is a type of utility knife which comes in segments which you can break off once you find the knife tip dulling. It is the ratcheting mechanism of these knives that help you push the knife out of its housing so that you can get to the new segments, but once all the segments have been used, you will required to install a new blade to the knife.
Fixed Blade Knives
An additional type of utility knife is the fixed-blade utility knife, which has anchored razor blades. These knives provide more control and precision and best used in crafts. You can easily swapped the blades because they are small with varying widths by unscrewing it’s housing.
If you learn to maintain your knife it will last much longer and work better for you. While a utility knife does not cost a lot it will keep it in a good working state. Fingerprints and moisture will only promote tarnishing so you should always make it a point to keep the blade dry by using an all cotton cloth or chamois.
Checking for Trouble Spots
It is not possible to avoid oxidation, but by doing your best to protect your knife, you can help reduce the chances of rust. In order to do your best to care for your knife, you should use a small, cotton cloth to apply a few drops of good quality silicon treatment or good wax to the blade. Tarnish spots indicate the start of rusting so you should make it a point to periodically check your utility knife for trouble spots. Standard metal cleaner or polish should be used to clean off any stains you find on your knives. When purchasing a knife, it is important to store them away safety to eliminate injury occurring to anyone within the same environment, and to eliminate misuse, look into investing in a storage system for your knife. Not only do you need to care for your knife, but it is imperative to care for anyone inexperienced who may come into contact with it.
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Zwilling J.A. Henckles Utility Knife NIB 5″ Stainless Steel Blade NIB $0.01 |
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Folding Utility Knife “Lock-Back” Razor Cutter- Mini $0.01 |
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Folding Utility Knife “Lock-Back” Razor Cutter- Mini $0.01 |
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Marttiini Finland Lynx INOX Utility Skinning Hunting Camping Knife $0.01 |
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Marttiini Finland Condor Basic INOX Utility Skinning Hunting Camping Knife $0.01 |
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CRKT Veff Serr Marine Utility Knife MUK M.U.K. Fishing $0.11 |
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Elk Ridge Elk Paw Woodland Camo Folding Pocket Knife Outdoors/Utility $0.18 |
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VINTAGE COLONIAL USA SWISS MASTER UTILITY SERIES POCKET KNIFE $0.25 |
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TRUE UTILITY K76a Aluminum Clip Line Black Lock Folding Knife $0.88 |
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True Utility Black Knife K76 Aluminum Clip Line Lock Folding Type For Camping $0.88 |
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VINTAGE VICTORINOX SWITZERLAND SWISS ARMY CAMP UTILITY POCKET KNIFE W/BOX+PAPER $0.95 |
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UTILITY PIPE KNIFE $0.99 |
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VINTAGE POCKET KNIFE/3 BLADE UTILITY KNIFE/COMMUNITY BANK #B1/BASSETT U.S.A. $0.99 |
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VINTAGE POCKET KNIFE/3 BLADE UTILITY KNIFE/IOWA LIONS-INTERNATIONAL/CHICAGO 1958 $0.99 |
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NEW Craftsman Retractable Utility Knife $0.99 |
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Folding Pocket Utility Knife/Tool w/Case-Marked BILL $0.99 |
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Vintage Stag Handle Utility Knife with 11 Utensils and Hand Hammered Rivets $0.99 |
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NEW MINI FOLDING UTILITY KNIFE w. KEYCHAIN + 5 BLADES $0.99 |
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Sarge Carpet utility Knife BRAND NEW!!! SK-76 $0.99 |
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sharp folding utility knife fruit knife outdoor Pocket knife gift knife C5432 $0.99 |
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sharp folding 440C utility knife carveed patterns knife fruit knife gift C3453 $0.99 |
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Zwilling J.A. Henckles Utility Knife NIB 5″ Stainless Steel Blade NIB $0.99 |
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SNAP-ON NEW HEAVY DUTY RETRACTABLE UTILITY KNIFE NEW 1 COUNT $0.99 |
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Multi-purpose Multipurpose Utility Knife with Case $0.99 |
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Vintage GOLF Green Repair Utility KNIFE Swiss Army Blade Morgan Stanley Rare $0.99 |
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TOOL SHOP PROFESSIONAL UTILITY KNIFE DIE CAST METAL CONTOURED HANDLE NEW PACKAGE $0.99 |
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Garvey Retractable Utility Knife w/Holster $0.99 |
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Stanley Folding Green Utility Knife Made in USA $0.99 |
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Vintage Green Kutmaster Girl Scout Folding Pocket Utility Knife 2 1/2″ Tool $0.99 |
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Perfect for Fathers Day Mixed Lot fishing lure utility knife and key chains $0.99 |
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3-IRWIN UTILITY KNIFES–PLUS 3 FREE EASY CUT KNIFTS $0.99 |
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CRAFTSMAN & KOBALT LOCKING UTILITY KNIVES WITH CLIPS $0.99 |
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Cardsharp 2 Knives Utility Knife Stainless Blade New Pocket Knife IS1 $0.99 |
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Surefire DART Compact Folding Utility Knife. $0.99 |
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OLD VTG ~ REMINGTON USA ~ TL-29 LINESMAN UTILITY ~ RARE POCKET KNIFE $0.99 |
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Small Size Stainless Steel Snap-off Blade Pen Thin Craft Utility Cutter Knife $0.99 |
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UTILITY KNIFE 3 PACK $0.99 |
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BRAND NEW HEAVY DUTY UTILITY KNIFE BOX CUTTER CARPENTERS KNIFE $0.99 |
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Retractable Utility Knife $0.99 |
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One Snap Off Utility Knife 7″ Blades 18mm cutter New Back to school office home $0.99 |
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secure comfortable grip Box Cutter Fast-Point Snap Off Blade Utility Knife $0.99 |
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secure comfortable grip Box Cutter Fast-Point Snap Off Blade Utility Knife $0.99 |
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secure comfortable grip Box Cutter Fast-Point Snap Off Blade Utility Knife $0.99 |
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Olympia Tools Utility Knife Blades 5 Pack $0.99 |
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JBee Coupon for Stanley 10-788 Utility knife heavy duty rubber grip hook retrac $0.99 |
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Multi-purpose Snap-off Blade Cutter Stainless Steel Utility Knife P292 $0.99 |
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4 PC. UTILITY & CRAFT KNIFE SET FOR PROJECTS AROUND THE HOUSE TAKE A L@@K $1.00 |
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Red Devil Utility Knife Blades – 5 Pack * * * New * * * $1.00 |
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Gerber Pixie ‘Sword Mark’ Utility Kitchen Paring Fish & Game Fixed Blade Knife $1.00 |
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Starrett Snap Off Utility Knife S04Y $1.00 |
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LENOX 20213-EDG3C EDGE™ Utility Knife Replacement Blade $1.00 |
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ABR Utility Knife BLADES 5 Pack $1.00 |
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HARBOR FREIGHT COUPON SAVE 50% ON FOLDING LOCKING BACK UTILITY KNIFE…..8/22/12 $1.00 |
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STANLEY 10-150 Quick Point Snap-Off Utility Knife 5-1/8 $1.00 |
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Stanley 10-165 Light Duty Retractable Utility Knife Green $1.06 |
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Chef’s Selection of Stainless Steel Kitchen Knives $1.15 |
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Winco KFS-334 Utility Knife, 3-3 4” blade $1.22 |
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Winco KFS-334 Utility Knife, 3-3 4” blade $1.22 |
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6” L BOX CUTTER UTILITY KNIFE SNAP OFF RAZOR BLADE TOOL $1.25 |
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Alltrade Quick Change Folding Utility Knife #150013 $1.25 |
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VINTAGE USA IMPERIAL KAMP KING OLD EQUAL END SCOUT CAMP UTILITY POCKET KNIFE NR $1.25 |
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1 Snap Off Utility Knife 7″ Blades 18mm cutter New Back to school office home $1.25 |
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Utility Knife Blades 3-Notch $1.26 |
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5-Pack Refill Blades For Utility Knife $1.26 |
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Pocket Utility Knife with Blade, Scissors, Cork Screw, Saw, Screwdrivers and +++ $1.29 |
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PRO-TECH Safety Cutter Utility Knife- (9935) $1.29 |
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Small Size Stainless Steel Snap-off Blade Pen Thin Craft Utility Cutter Knife $1.45 |
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Small Size Pen Style Thin Craft Utility Knife Cutter $1.46 |
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HomeBasix Professionally Styled 5″ Utility & 3″ Paring Kitchen Prep Knife Set $1.48 |
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WISE Replacement Blades for Utility Knives NEW 5 Blades $1.49 |
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Pro-Tect 2000 Safety Cutter – Utility Knife $1.49 |
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EXCEL RETRACTABLE UTILITY KNIFE #16013 $1.49 |
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Pit Bull 10 PCS Utility Knife Blade Set $1.50 |
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Hunting Fishing Utility Knife! lock blade 4 1/4″ $1.50 |
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KEY CHAIN UTILITY KNIFE WITH EXTRA BLADE $1.50 |
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(2) 10PC UTILITY KNIFE REPLACEMENT PACKS WITH BLADE CASE THAT IS 20PC TOTAL $1.50 |
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Irwin Industrial Tool Fixed Blade Utility Knife 2081100 $1.50 |
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Small Size Stainless Steel Snap-off Blade Pen Thin Craft Utility Cutter Knife $1.59 |
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UTILITY KNIFE SET – 4 PIECES CHIKU0004 $1.59 |
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6 Pcs. Box Spare Blades Cutter Utility Knife 9mm. SK – 5 Japan Standard Product $1.59 |
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Ginsu 04817 International Traditions 14-Piece Knife Set with Block, Natural $27.60 Many associate Ginsu knives with the product’s kitschy infomercial from the â70s that begins with a karate kick to a watermelon and proceeds with a demo of these knives cutting through just about anything in the house. Like the original product, Ginsu’s International Traditions is designed for the home cook who is not attuned to the maintenance required of a more high-end knife. H… |
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Wusthof 5558-1 Come-Apart Kitchen Shears $14.99 These powerful 8-inch kitchen shears cut food, flowers, paper, cardboard, even carpet. They’re balanced in the hand and work equally well for right-handers and left-handers. Blades formed from high-carbon stainless steel curve inward so they meet in only one place at any given position and cutting action is smooth and exact. One blade’s serrations prevent slippage. A plastic cap on the screw … |
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Victorinox 47547 10-1/4-Inch Wavy Bread Knife, Black Fibrox Handle $23.50 Nothing is worse than going to cut with your bread, and having the handle slip around in your hand. To combat this potential for injury, Victorinox has created this Fibrox bread knife. The Fibrox® handle is textured and provides a firm grip, even when wet, and does not slip or slide around. It is comfortable and fits naturally to the shape of your hand, and provides an attractive and modern styli… |
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Home Workshop Knifemaking (NTSC): Making Utility and Defensive Knives on a Budget [VHS] $79.95 … |
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Home Workshop Knifemaking: Making Utility and Defensive Knives on a Budget [VHS] Have you always wanted to learn how to make a knife? Well, here’s your chance. With a few inexpensive tools, some easily acquired materials, a little hard work and this two-tape video production from Paladin Press, you can learn all the basic skills of knifemaking and be on your way to producing your own high-quality custom blades. Master Bladesmith Wally Hayes first shows you how to turn your wor… |
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Swiss+Tech UKCSB-1 Utili-Key 6-in-1 KeyChain MultiTool $4.99 Swiss+Tech: The Swiss Tech Micro-Tech 6-in-1 Key Ring Companion comes in 2 colors. You may choose Black Matte Solid Steele or Solid Polished Silver Stainless Steel offering the same handy features which makes this tool a real pleaser. Anyone would appreciate this handy Swiss Tech Micro-Tech 6-in-1 Key Ring Companion. This Swiss Tech Tool is lightweight, but is quite rugged and is backed by the Man… |
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Gerber 22-01769 Shard Keychain Tool $3.31 The Shard features 2.75 in. in length stainless steel construction and 7 functions in one airline-safe tool. 7 Functions include: Pry Bar Small Flathead Driver Wire Stripper Puller Large Flathead Driver Bottle Opener Lanyard Hole Cross Driver… |
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Home Workshop Knifemaking – Making Utility and Defensive Knives on a Budget DVD $22.02 … |
