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    Breakaway Blades

    Image of Product. 1. Front orientation. Utility Knife Blades. Breakaway Blades , Style 1.

    1

    Image of Product. 2. Side1 orientation. Utility Knife Blades. Breakaway Blades , Style 2.

    2

    Match your blade to the dimensions.
    3 3/8" Long Blade—Steel 3 3/8” lg. style 1 blade dispensers store used blades.
    Stainless Steel Blade—Stainless steel resists corrosion.
    High-Speed Steel Blade—High-speed steel lasts longer than steel.
    Style 2—Style 2 blades have hook-shaped segments, which protect your cutting surface. The included dispenser stores used blades.
    Dispenser—Dispenser distributes one blade at a time and can be mounted on a wall.
    Blade
    Small Pack
    Large Pack
    Style
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Edge
    No. of Segments
    per Blade
    Includes
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    For Use On Cardboard, Cork, Fabric, Leather, Paper, Plastic, Rubber
     
    Steel Blade
    13.25"9 mm (0.354")0.016"Straight13———05024995A62000000
    13 3/8"9 mm (0.354")0.016"Straight1353814A41000001003814A40100000
    13 3/8"9 mm (0.354")0.02"Straight13Dispenser1024995A61000010024995A61200000
    14 1/4"18 mm (0.709")0.02"Straight8Dispenser1024995A51000010024995A51200000
    14 5/16"18 mm (0.709")0.02"Straight853814A3100001003814A30100000
    24 5/16"18 mm (0.709")0.02"Straight4Dispenser53814A1020000———0
     
    Stainless Steel Blade
    13 3/8"9 mm (0.354")0.015"Straight131038155A7100006038155A71200000
    14 3/8"18 mm (0.709")0.02"Straight8524995A5500005024995A55200000
     
    High-Speed Steel Blade
    13 7/8"18 mm (0.709")0.02"Straight81024995A8400000———0
     

    Ultra-Sharp Breakaway Blades

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Utility Knife Blades. Ultra-Sharp Breakaway Blades .
    Also known as double-honed blades, these blades are sharpened on both sides, so they can be used on hard-to-cut materials such as Kevlar and rubber. Match your blade to the dimensions.
    Blade
    Small Pack
    Large Pack
    Style
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Edge
    No. of Segments
    per Blade
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    For Use On Kevlar, Rubber
     
    Steel Blade
    13 1/8"9 mm (0.354")0.015"Straight135024995A6300000030024995A6320000000
    13 7/8"18 mm (0.709")0.02"Straight81024995A53000005024995A5400000
    15"25 mm (0.984")0.03"Straight72024995A740000012024995A742000000
     

    Breakaway-Blade Utility Knives

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Utility Knives. Breakaway-Blade Utility Knives, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Utility Knives. Breakaway-Blade Utility Knives, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Utility Knives. Breakaway-Blade Utility Knives, Style C.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Utility Knives. Breakaway-Blade Utility Knives, Style D.

    Style C

    Style D

    Snap off a dull blade segment to expose a sharp edge.
    9 mm Wide Blade—9 mm wide blades are narrow for cuts in tight spaces.
    25 mm Wide Blade—25 mm wide blades are less likely than thinner blades to break while cutting through tough materials.
    Stainless Steel Blade—Stainless steel blades won’t corrode from contact with water or chemicals.
    Manual Locking—Manual-lock knives have a sliding lock to hold the blade in place.
    Automatic Locking—Automatic-locking knives lock the blade in position with the push of a button.
    Ratchet with Automatic Lock—Ratchet with automatic-lock knives have a wheel that advances or retracts the blade and locks it in place.
    Blade
    Handle
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    Style
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    Thk.
    Material
    No. of Segments
    per Blade
    No. of Blades
    Included
    Blade
    Replaceable
    With Blade Storage
    in Handle
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Color
    Type
    Grip
    Texture
    Locking Style
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    For Cardboard, Cork, Fabric, Leather, Paper, Plastic, Rubber
    A3 3/8"9 mm (0.354")0.016"Steel131YesYes5 1/2"PlasticRedStraightSmoothAutomatic35545A71000001035545A701000000
    A4 1/4"18 mm (0.709")0.02"Steel81YesNo6"PlasticYellowStraightRibbedManual3814A110000303814A10100000
    A4 1/4"18 mm (0.709")0.02"Steel83YesYes6 1/4"PlasticRedStraightSmoothAutomatic35545A7300001035545A73300000
    B3 3/8"9 mm (0.354")0.015"Stainless Steel131YesNo5 3/8"Stainless SteelGrayStraightSmoothAutomatic38155A700000638155A57100000
    C3 7/8"18 mm (0.709")0.02"Steel81YesNo5 3/4"PlasticYellowCurvedSmoothRatchet with Automatic Lock26775A6400000626775A64100000
    D5"25 mm (0.984")0.028"Steel71YesNo6 3/4"RubberYellowStraightSmoothRatchet with Automatic Lock38145A700000638145A8700000
     
    Blades

    Heavy Duty Breakaway Blades

    Image of Product. 1. Front orientation. Utility Knife Blades. Heavy Duty Breakaway Blades , Style 1.
    Image of Product. 2. Side1 orientation. Utility Knife Blades. Heavy Duty Breakaway Blades , Style 2.

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    2

    These blades are wider than other breakaway blades to cut through tough materials such as leather, rope, and thick cardboard. Match your blade to the dimensions.
    Style 2—Style 2 blades have hook-shaped segments, which protect your cutting surface.
    Blade
    Pkg. of 3
    Pkg. of 5
    Pkg. of 20
    Pkg. of 30
    Pkg. of 120
    Style
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Edge
    No. of Segments
    per Blade
    Includes
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    Pkg.
    For Use On Cardboard, Cork, Fabric, Leather, Paper, Plastic, Rubber
     
    Steel Blade
    15"25 mm (0.984")0.028"Straight7———038145A7100000024995A7200000038145A71200000024995A7220000000
    25 1/2"25 mm (0.984")0.02"Straight4Dispenser38145A101000000———0———0———0———0
     

    Precision Knives with Breakaway Blades

    Image of ProductInUse. Style A Shown with Blade Disposal Stand. Front orientation. Precision Knives. Precision Knives with Breakaway Blades, Style A.

    Style A

    Shown with

    Blade

    Disposal

    Stand

    Image of Product. Side2 orientation. Precision Knives. Precision Knives with Breakaway Blades, Style A.

    Style A

    Image of Product. Side2 orientation. Precision Knives. Precision Knives with Breakaway Blades, Style B.

    Style B

    Snap off dull blade segments to reveal a sharp edge for making precise cuts.
    Style A—Style A knives have enclosed blades to prevent accidental cuts. They also come with a stand that safely removes and stores dull blades. Insert a blade into the opening at the base of the stand and tug the knife up to break it off.
    Blade
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    Each
    Package
    Style
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    Edge
    No. of Segments
    per Blade
    Blade
    Replaceable
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    Color
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Locking
    Style
    Includes
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    For Use on Cardboard, Fabric, and Paper
     
    Steel Blade
    A3"3/8"0.01"Straight4YesPlasticWhite4 1/4"1/4"4 3/8"ManualBlade Disposal Stand24585A101000000624585A102000000
     
    For Use on Cardboard, Cork, Fabric, Leather, Paper, Plastic, and Rubber
     
    Steel Blade
    B3 1/8"3/8"0.015"Straight7YesStainless Steel
    5 1/4"7/16"5 3/8"Manual24585A50000624585A5100000
     
    Replacement Blades

    Breakaway Blades for Multi-Blade Loading Utility Knives

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Utility Knife Blades. Breakaway Blades for Multi-Blade Loading Utility Knives .
    Match your blade to the dimensions below.
    Blade
    Style
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Edge
    No. of Segments
    per Blade
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    For Use On Cardboard, Cork, Fabric, Leather, Paper, Rubber
     
    Steel Blade
    14 1/2"18 mm (0.709")0.02"Straight8503815A762000000
     

    Carton-Cutting Breakaway-Blade Utility Knives

    Image of Product. Side1 orientation. Utility Knives. Carton-Cutting Breakaway-Blade Utility Knives.
    Cut cardboard boxes without damaging the contents. This knife has a depth-cutting guide and a staple puller. Turn the wheel to advance or retract the blade and lock it in place.
    Blade
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    No. of Segments
    per Blade
    No. of Blades
    Included
    Blade
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    With Blade Storage
    in Handle
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    Lg.
    Material
    Color
    Type
    Grip
    Texture
    Locking Style
    Includes
    Each
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    Qty.
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    For Cardboard, Cork, Fabric, Leather, Paper, Plastic, Rubber
    4"18 mm (0.709")0.023"Steel81YesNo5 3/4"PlasticYellowCurvedSmoothRatchet with Automatic LockDepth-Cutting Guide, Staple Puller39585A65000000639585A651000000
     
    Blades

    Retracting Razor-Blade Utility Knives with Breakaway Blades

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Utility Knives. Retracting Razor-Blade Utility Knives with Breakaway Blades.
    Knives
    Replacement Blades
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    Material
    No. of Segments
    per Blade
    No. of Blades
    Included
    Blade
    Replaceable
    With Blade Storage
    in Handle
    Closed
    Lg.
    Material
    Type
    Grip
    Texture
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    For Cardboard, Cork, Fabric, Leather, Paper, Plastic, Rubber
    3 1/2"3/4"0.012"Steel61YesNo4 1/8"MetalStraightSmooth39555A6800000539555A6900000
     

    Utility-Knife Style Circular Gasket and Hole Cutters

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Gasket Cutters. Utility-Knife Style Circular Gasket and Hole Cutters.
    When the blade gets dull, snap it off to expose a new, sharp edge. This cutter has a utility knife mounted on a radius bar for precise cuts.
    Cutters
    Replacement Blades
    For Max.
    Thick.
    Cutting Dia.
    Range
    PTFE
    Fiber
    Rubber
    Cork
    Blade
    Material
    No. of Segments
    per Blade
    Each
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    Qty.
    Pkg.
    2 13/16" to 12"1/2"1/2"1/2"1/2"Steel824555A70000001038505A22000000

    Breakaway-Blade Utility Knives with Cushion Insert

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Utility Knives. Breakaway-Blade Utility Knives with Cushion Insert.
    A rubber insert provides a comfortable, slip-resistant grip. The blade is corrosion-resistant stainless steel. It locks in position with the push of a button.
    9 mm Wide Blade—Use knives with 9 mm wide blades to cut in tight spaces.
    Blade
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    Each
    Package
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    Thk.
    Material
    No. of Segments
    per Blade
    No. of Blades
    Included
    Blade
    Replaceable
    With Blade Storage
    in Handle
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Color
    Type
    Grip
    Texture
    Locking
    Style
    Each
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    Qty.
    Pkg.
    For Cardboard, Cork, Fabric, Leather, Paper, Plastic, Rubber
    3 3/8"9 mm (0.354")0.016"Stainless Steel133YesNo5 1/2"RubberYellow/BlackStraightSmoothAutomatic5098A2400000105098A241000000
    4 3/8"18 mm (0.709")0.02"Stainless Steel83YesNo6 1/2"RubberYellow/BlackStraightSmoothAutomatic5098A260000105098A26100000
     
    Blades

    Chemical Resistant Breakaway-Blade Utility Knives

    Image of Product. Side2 orientation. Utility Knives. Chemical Resistant Breakaway-Blade Utility Knives.
    The handle is chemical-resistant plastic or rubber to resist acetone and solvents.
    9 mm Wide Blade—9 mm wide blades are narrow for cuts in tight spaces.
    25 mm Wide Blade—25 mm wide blades are less likely than thinner blades to break while cutting through tough materials.
    Automatic Locking—Automatic-locking knives have a button to lock the blade in place.
    Ratchet with Automatic Lock—Ratchet with automatic-lock knives have a wheel that advances or retracts the blade and locks it in place.
    Blade
    Handle
    Each
    Package
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Material
    No. of Segments
    per Blade
    No. of Blades
    Included
    Blade
    Replaceable
    With Blade Storage
    in Handle
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Type
    Grip
    Texture
    Locking Style
    Performance
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    For Cardboard, Cork, Fabric, Leather, Paper, Plastic, Rubber
    3 3/8"9 mm (0.354")0.015"Steel131YesNo5 3/4"PlasticStraightSmoothAutomaticChemical Resistant24905A10100000624905A102000000
    4 3/8"18 mm (0.709")0.02"Steel81YesNo6 5/8"PlasticStraightSmoothAutomaticChemical Resistant24905A10300000624905A10400000
    5 1/2"25 mm (0.984")0.02"Stainless Steel71YesNo7"RubberStraightSmoothRatchet with Automatic LockChemical Resistant24905A10500000624905A106000000
     
    Blades

    Long-Reach Breakaway-Blade Utility Knives

    Image of Product. Back orientation. Utility Knives. Long-Reach Breakaway-Blade Utility Knives.
    Nearly a foot long, these knives cut in deep and hard-to-reach spaces. When the blade segment you’re using becomes dull, snap it off to expose a sharp edge. A wheel advances or retracts the blade and locks it in place.
    Blade
    Handle
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Material
    No. of Segments
    per Blade
    No. of Blades
    Included
    Blade
    Replaceable
    With Blade Storage
    in Handle
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Color
    Type
    Grip
    Texture
    Locking Style
    Performance
    Each
    For Cardboard, Cork, Fabric, Leather, Paper, Plastic, Rubber
    4 3/8"18 mm (0.709")0.02"Stainless Steel81YesNo11"PlasticYellowCurvedSmoothRatchet with Automatic LockLong Reach7020N11000000
     
    Blades

    Breakaway-Blade Utility Knives with Multi-Blade Loading

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Utility Knives. Breakaway-Blade Utility Knives with Multi-Blade Loading.
    Load six blades at once for quick blade changes.
    Blade
    Handle
    Each
    Package
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Material
    No. of Segments
    per Blade
    No. of Blades
    Included
    Blade
    Replaceable
    With Blade Storage
    in Handle
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Color
    Type
    Grip
    Texture
    Locking
    Style
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    For Cardboard, Cork, Fabric, Leather, Paper, Rubber
    4 1/2"18 mm (0.709")0.02"Steel83YesYes6"PlasticYellowStraightSmoothAutomatic3815A7500000063815A7510000000
     
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