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    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.
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    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
     
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    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.
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    in Handle
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    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
     
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    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.
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    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
     
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    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.
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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
     
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    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.
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    For Cardboard, Cork, Fabric, Leather, Paper, Plastic, Rubber
    4 3/8"18 mm (0.709")0.02"Stainless Steel81YesNo11"PlasticYellowCurvedSmoothRatchet with Automatic LockLong Reach7020N11000000
     
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    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.
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    Replaceable
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    in Handle
    Overall
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    Material
    Color
    Type
    Grip
    Texture
    Locking
    Style
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    Pkg.
    Qty.
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    For Cardboard, Cork, Fabric, Leather, Paper, Rubber
    4 1/2"18 mm (0.709")0.02"Steel83YesYes6"PlasticYellowStraightSmoothAutomatic3815A7500000063815A7510000000
     
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