Being able to cut materials quickly and accurately is essential to completing many types of projects. A utility knife or razor knife is often the right tool for the job. Whether you need a razor blade knife for a specific purpose or a cutting hand tool that you can keep on hand to tackle a wide range of tasks, Ace can help you find the best one with a diverse assortment of utility blades available in stores and online.
Utility Knives Vs. Box Cutter Knives Vs. Hobby Knives
As with other tools like chisels and hand saws, the blades and designs of cutting tools lend themselves to different kinds of jobs. There are three main categories of razor knife cutting tools available: utility knives, box cutter knives and hobby knives.
Classic Box Cutters
A box cutter knife has a uniquely shaped razor blade. It has two edges and is cut at a 45-degree angle. This knife has a razor blade mounted in a handle on a retractable mechanism, allowing you to raise it when you're ready to cut and lower it for safe storage. The characteristics of a box cutter knife make it a handy tool for quickly and efficiently slicing through cardboard, plastic, tape, and other materials.
Versatile Utility Knives
A utility knife is a small, pocket-sized knife that can come with a variety of different blades and handle designs. Find retractable, snap-off, fixed-blade, folding utility knives and other designs to suit your preference. Use them to slice through carpet, tile, drywall, upholstery, cardboard and more. A utility knife can even be used for chipping off paint and other coatings.
Precision Hobby Knives
A hobby knife is used primarily for arts and crafts. It features a textured handle for an easy grip for greater precision cutting tasks. Look for hobby knife sets with various handles and blades for whichever project you’re tackling next.
What to Look for in a Utility Knife
When shopping for a utility knife, consider:
- Blade movement: You can choose a fixed blade model, one with a retractable blade or a folding utility knife that looks and functions like a pocket knife, depending on your preferences.
- Handle: Handle styles vary, and some feature finger notches or non-slip grips to enhance your level of control.
- Materials: Utility knives are available with lightweight plastic handles and heavier, more rugged metal handles.
- Replacements: With some utility knives, you can remove and replace the blade when it becomes dull. Snap-off utility knives come with blade segments, letting you easily replace a blade as it dulls.
Shop Razor Blade Knives at Ace
At Ace, you'll find a wide range of utility, hobby and box cutter knives for your needs as well as other tools from files to wrecking bars to hand tool replacement parts to keep tools working like new. Shop online or stop by your neighborhood Ace store for in-store pickup.
