Description

Cutter Knife

cutter knife (also called a utility knife or box cutter) is a hand tool with a sharp, often replaceable blade, used for cutting materials like cardboard, plastic, carpet, insulation, tape, and similar. 
Typical uses include opening boxes, trimming material on site, making cut-outs, precise slicing tasks in workshops or installations.

✅ Key Features to Look For

When choosing a cutter knife, especially for workshop or installation use (like in audio/PA installs), you should look at:

• Blade type & replaceability: Ideally the knife supports replaceable blades (so when blade dulls you just swap, not dispose whole tool). Several Kenyan listings show “replaceable 61×19 mm blade”.

• Retractable or folding mechanism: Safety is important—retractable blade or folding body helps prevent accidental cuts. For example if you have a slider or foldable model.

• Handle ergonomics & safety: Good grip, non-slip handle, comfortable for repeated use. Some mention “heavy duty aluminium handle and belt clip”.

• Blade locking mechanism: When cutting you want the blade firmly locked to avoid wobble or accidents. Some models mention automatic blade locking.

• Material & durability: Metal body or strong plastic; quality build means longer life and safer use.

• Spare blades & availability: Since blades will wear out, access to spare blades locally matters.

• Size & purpose: For workshop/installation you may prefer a robust size (18mm wide blade, heavy-duty body). For finer craft work maybe smaller size.

• Safety & storage: Some knives have blade guards or fully retractable functionality.

• Local availability / price: Check in your Nairobi/Kenya market for availability and cost. For example local online store lists utility knives starting around