Your Guide to Utility Knives and Box Cutters
There are a wide variety of utility knives, safety cutters, slice knives and other cutting products available. How do you know which cutting tool is right for your application? We’ll help you learn the difference between utility knives and box cutters and pick the right tool for the job. Utility knives are versatile and handy tools for the home, garage, shop, construction site, warehouse or packaging line. Also called razor blades or box cutters, these multipurpose knives have endless uses, from opening cartons to trimming carpets. What Is a Utility Knife? A utility knife (box cutter) is a type of blade used to perform utilitarian work. While utility knives were originally small fixed-blade knives for everyday use, most people now think of a utility knife as a small knife with a retractable or foldable blade. Modern utility knives typically use disposable razor blades that can be easily replaced when they get dull. This type of knife is sometimes called a Stanley knife after t...