box cutter
Carton-opening blade
A box cutter is a small handheld tool with a retractable razor blade, used for slicing open cardboard boxes and other packaging.
The blade extends from a handle and can be pushed back in when not in use.
Also called a utility knife or Stanley knife (British).
Box cutters gained notoriety after their use as weapons in the September 11, 2001 hijackings.
Flat cutting edge
- handlePart for gripping
- razorBlade for removing hair
- retractableAble to draw inward
- safetyFreedom from harm
grip · snap-off · utility knife · Stanley knife · sheath · cartridge · slider · lock
Portion cut off
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- slitNarrow elongated opening
- scoreNumerical standing in competition
- carveCut to shape
perforate · pierce · trim · open · gash · sever · laceration · precision
Rigid paper for containers
- tapeAdhesive strip on roll
- corrugatedFormed into parallel folds
- shippingTransporting goods to destinations
- parcelWrapped item for shipping
shrink wrap · bubble wrap · unpacking · warehouse · fulfillment · pallet · crate · strapping
blade
Flat cutting edge
- handlePart for gripping
- razorBlade for removing hair
- retractableAble to draw inward
safety · grip · snap-off · utility knife · Stanley knife · sheath · cartridge · slider · lock · holster
slice
Portion cut off
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
- slitNarrow elongated opening
- scoreNumerical standing in competition
carve · perforate · pierce · trim · open · gash · sever · laceration · precision
cardboard
Rigid paper for containers
- tapeAdhesive strip on roll
- corrugatedFormed into parallel folds
- shippingTransporting goods to destinations
parcel · shrink wrap · bubble wrap · unpacking · warehouse · fulfillment · pallet · crate · strapping · banding
- kniveschef's knife, pocket knife, utility knife, steak knife, boning knife
- cutting edgesknife blade, razor edge, saw teeth, axe blade, jigsaw blade
- cutting toolsaxe, saw, saws, knife, blade
- packing suppliesbubble wrap, packing tape, packing peanuts, padded envelope, stretch wrap
- warehousingwarehouse, warehouses, fulfillment centers, fulfillment center, distribution centers
- weaponsknife, gun, sword, swords, rifle
box cutterscissors
Pivoted twin-blade cutter
shears · snips · tin snips · pruning shears
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