Utility knives are handheld, bladed cutting tools used to shear various materials during many manufacturing, handling, and construction processes. Utility knives are often manufactured according to specifications for a particular application, but are often versatile enough to be used on other tasks. Hence the ambiguous term 'utility knife' can refer to several types of knives.

Including:

• Box cutters
• Cable knives
• Capet knives
• Carpenter knives
• Drywall knives
• Film cutters
• Hobby knives
• Linoleum knives
• Pen knives
• Pocket knives
• Rotary cutters
• Safety knives

Utility knives will often feature a rubberized grip or knurled metal to improve the tool's grasp. When not in use, blade sheathes or a retracting mechanism will conceal the blade. Many utility knives will utilize a replaceable blade.

Carpet knife; film cutter; linoleum knife; rotary cutter

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