Stanley knife
Retractable cutting tool
A Stanley knife is a utility knife with a retractable razor blade, used for cutting cardboard, carpet, and other materials.
The term is chiefly British; Americans typically say box cutter or utility knife.
Stanley is a brand name, but the term applies generically to similar tools: Hand me that Stanley knife so I can open this box.
- boxcutterRetractable razor for packages
- retractable bladeEdge that retracts into handle
- bladeFlat cutting edge
- razorBlade for removing hair
- sharp edgeHoned cutting surface
vinyl flooring · foam board · drywall · cardboard · carpet · scalpel · scoring · cutting mat · safety cap · shear · compact size · multitool · leather · chopper · hacksaw · rope · linoleum · sword
cutting tool type
Stanley knifescissors
Pivoted twin-blade cutter
butter knife · letter opener · saw · ripping
construction vs. destruction of materials
Stanley knifeglue
Bonding substance
adhesive tape · stapler · sewing needle · welding torch · cement