utility knife
noun
: a knife designed for general use
a chef's utility knife
specifically
: a cutting tool having a sharp replaceable blade that can be retracted into a usually metal handle
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That includes 10 replacement utility knife blades.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2026
Some of the tools included are a bread knife, a paring knife, a utility knife, and a chef’s knife.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2026
Measure and Cut Insulation Use a tape measure to take measurements of each garage door panel, then use these measurements to cut the insulation into appropriate sized pieces with a utility knife.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
Using a utility knife or a pair of heavy-duty scissors, carefully cut the top off the soda bottle or milk jug.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2026
Some of the tools included are a bread knife, a paring knife, a utility knife, and a chef’s knife.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2026
Measure and Cut Insulation Use a tape measure to take measurements of each garage door panel, then use these measurements to cut the insulation into appropriate sized pieces with a utility knife.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 17 Jan. 2026
Using a utility knife or a pair of heavy-duty scissors, carefully cut the top off the soda bottle or milk jug.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for utility knife
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“Utility knife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/utility%20knife. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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