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Top 10 Utility Knife Brand & Manufacturers

This section provides a list of the top 10 Utility Knife manufacturers, Website links, company profile, locations is provided for each company. Also provides a detailed product description of the Utility Knife, including product introduction, history, purpose, principle, characteristics, types, usage and purchase precautions, etc.

Manufacturers （Ranking in no particular order）

: Eliva Corporation

Address: 2-chome 11-8 Higashinakamoto, Higashinari-ku, Japan

Company website: https://www.olfa.co.jp/index.html

Company Overview

OLFA has been committed to developing functional and safe knife hand tools since 1956, when OLFA founder Yoshio Okada invented the world's first folding utility knife. OLFA's products are made in Japan, from design development to manufacturing to ensure strict quality inspections in all processes, OLFA provides products with unwavering pride in quality. The "folding blade type" cutter, which allows you to always use a new blade by breaking off the old one, was invented from the idea of making a safe and efficient tool while being economical. This invention changed the user's work efficiency and later became the world standard for blade angle and length at the time, and is now one of the most widely used tools in the world. Since then, OLFA has not only achieved unique sharpness in all its products with advanced technology, but also achieved reliable functionality through continuous development from the user's perspective, and made tools that improve user performance. The body color of OLFA products was selected by Yoshio Okada in 1967. The idea was to make it yellow and conspicuous in the tool box so that you would not accidentally hurt yourself with the cutter. In cutlery hand tools, quality has a great impact on user safety and OLFA's commitment to quality always puts safety first.

: Shanghai Tiandao Tools Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 600, Rongle East Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai

Company website: http://www.tajimatool.com.cn/

Company Overview

Founded in 1909 in Japan, Tajima is a tool and housing equipment manufacturer with a history of more than 100 years. In 1993, a subsidiary was established in China, which has a history of more than 20 years. Now, there are 6 factories in China and Japan, and 42 offices at home and abroad. The long-lasting service life and high quality that does not compromise with time are the proof of Tajima's century-old history. Under the careful and comprehensive process of cutting tool design and high-precision quality control management, electronic shears and constantly evolving utility knife blades that can maintain the same quality after 30,000 uses are manufactured. In Japan, Tajima's measuring tape is the leader in the market. In line with the principle of consumer first, Tajima has high standards and strict requirements for products. Products such as laser alignment instruments have undergone more than 50 strict inspection processes before they are put on the market.

: Deli Group Co., Ltd.

Address: Deli Industrial Park, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province

Company website: http://www.nbdeli.com

Company Overview

Deli Office is a well-known brand in China's office supplies industry. It provides all-round office products to customers in various industries around the world, and is committed to providing consumers with effective and multi-faceted overall office solutions. Deli Stationery has strong R&D and design capabilities, and has established R&D and design centers at home and abroad, such as Shanghai and Germany. With extreme craftsmanship and endless creativity, it is committed to providing cost-effective products to consumers around the world. Founded in 1981, Deli Group is an advocate and leader of overall solutions for multiple work scenarios. Deli is committed to providing cost-effective products to consumers around the world to make work and study more effective. Deli has independent sub-brands including Deli Office, Deli Stationery, Angnet, News, and Deli Tools. Its product lines cover 24 categories, including office and student stationery, office equipment, office consumables, and office paper products.

: NT Corporation

Address: Japan

Company website: https://www.ntcutter.co.jp

Company Overview

Japan's NT Corporation specializes in the manufacture and sale of NT cutters, spare blades, dressers and industrial sanders. The company originated in 1948 from a company called Ihata Shoten founded by founder Yozo Ihata, which initially produced and sold offset transfer paper. In 1959, the NT cutter was developed, and in 1961, the cutter was officially named NT CUTTER. In the same year, mass production began and achieved good sales, thus developing rapidly. After 1963, the company successively launched S-type, L-type, G-type and other cutters and grinding tools. Due to their fine workmanship, exquisite and beautiful appearance, high quality, good value for money and other advantages, they quickly became popular in countries around the world and were recognized and praised by customers from all over the world!

: Shunde Industrial (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 2 Shanghai Road, Bonded Zone, Zhangjiagang City, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province

Company website: http://www.sdi.com.cn

Company Overview

Shunde Industrial (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Taiwan Shunde Industrial Group in mainland China. It was officially put into production in 1997. The company is located in Zhangjiagang Free Trade Zone, Jiangsu Province, with a registered capital of 35 million US dollars. The company covers an area of 82,954 square meters and has more than 1,000 employees of various types. The company mainly produces and sells various types of hardware stationery, single lead frames, integrated circuit lead frames and precision mold development and manufacturing. It has become one of the domestic large and medium-sized electronic lead frame manufacturers and international large-scale stationery product manufacturers. Shunde's hardware stationery product series is mainly staplers, utility knives, blades, pencil sharpeners and various office peripherals. Shunde has a full range of process capabilities such as product design, mold design and manufacturing, stamping, continuous heat treatment, blade grinding, plastic injection, surface treatment and assembly packaging. The long-term insistence on high quality has not only won the favor of professionals, but also the market demand is rapidly and steadily expanding. SDI stationery is now sold in more than 50 countries including the United States, Japan, and the European Union. Shunde has precision mold design and manufacturing technology. At present, Shunde can not only provide stamping lead frames with stable quality, high output and reasonable price, but also introduce reel to reel high-speed production technology from Japan to shorten the development time of IC products, so that customers can seize the market opportunities of products, and supply to meet the production needs of domestic and foreign customers with a complete product line. In order to provide higher quality services and meet international high quality requirements and trends, it has passed the quality system ISO9001, IATF16949, environmental management system ISO14001, occupational health and safety management system OHSA18000, and hazardous substance management system QC080000. Shunde's determination and efforts to continuously pursue excellent quality have made Shunde products deeply trusted in the industry. Shunde not only adheres to the business philosophy of "integrity, stability, challenge, and innovation", implements the quality policy of "customer first, quality first; everyone is responsible for quality", and implements the environmental policy of "obeying the law to prevent pollution, energy saving and waste reduction; resource recycling, continuous improvement", but also uses a strong management team, advanced R&D capabilities and sophisticated manufacturing equipment to enhance the overall competitiveness of the company and create a prosperous future with customers.

: Apex (Shanghai) Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.

Address: Room 202B, No. 177, Bibo Road, Shanghai Pilot Free Trade Zone

Company website: http://www.satatools.com/

Company Overview

As one of the core brands of the American APEX Tool Group, SATA is committed to meeting the market demand for mid-to-high-end tools. It mainly develops and produces industrial-grade tools, automobile maintenance equipment and personal safety protection equipment. Products are widely used in many industries such as automobile maintenance, power grid, electronic communications, machinery manufacturing, petroleum and petrochemicals, and rail transportation. SATA Hardware Tools: SATA hand tools have a wide market share in China, and dealers cover 30 provinces and 400+ cities. Since 1999, it has launched the "Lifetime Warranty Service" in the Chinese market and has been implemented for more than 20 years. It has 5,000+ product specifications and is widely used in power grid, electronic communications, machinery manufacturing, petroleum and petrochemicals, rail transportation and other industries. SATA Personal Protective Equipment: In 2011, SATA's personal protective equipment series (PPE) was launched. It has a full range of six major categories of safety protection products, covering personal safety protection solutions from head to toe. Including: head and eye protection: helmets, crash caps, protective glasses, etc.; hearing protection: earplugs, respiratory protection: masks, half masks, etc.; hand protection: various protective gloves; foot protection: various safety shoes; body protection: protective clothing, etc. Automotive equipment: mainly for vehicle maintenance and other links in the automotive aftermarket, comprehensively covering the equipment and tool needs for vehicle maintenance and maintenance, through SATA full-product stores and distribution and service outlets throughout the country, as well as digital platforms and smart interconnected products, serving various OEMs and 4S groups, comprehensive repair shops, chain stores, community stores and other after-automotive market customers. In recent years, SATA has launched a full-product store plan, "unified image, unified service, unified training", to provide auto repair and maintenance practitioners with a one-stop solution for store design, maintenance equipment, service guarantee, operation software, and skill upgrade training.

: Shanghai Chenguang Stationery Co., Ltd.

Address: No. 3469, Jinqian Road, Qingcun Town, Fengxian District, Shanghai

Company website: http://www.mg-pen.com

Company Overview

As one of the world's largest stationery manufacturers, M&G Stationery is a comprehensive stationery supplier that integrates creative value and service advantages, and is committed to making learning and working happier and more efficient. Its products include writing tools, student stationery, office stationery and other related products. The company was officially listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2015 with the stock code 603899. M&G Stationery covers nearly 70,000 retail terminals across the country, with 709 large retail stores such as M&G Lifestyle and Jiumu Sundries. At the same time, based on market demand, it launches thousands of new products every year, and its products are exported to more than 100 countries and regions, with partners all over the world. The company has maintained double-digit growth over the past decade, with total revenue of 23.351 billion in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 16.78%. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, China, and has an industrial park with a total area of 550 acres - M&G Stationery Industrial Park. China's pen-making industrial base, China's pen-making center, the National Industrial Design Center, and China's light industry pen-making engineering technology key laboratory are all located here. In 2019, the M&G Stationery Laboratory was officially accredited by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS), and its testing capabilities are in line with international standards. Every year, the company invests more than 100 million yuan in technology research and development and product innovation, and currently has more than 1,200 patents. The product design has won international industrial design awards - the German iF Award, the Red Dot Award, the Japanese G-mark, and the American IDEA. In addition, it has won many heavyweight design awards such as the Golden Dot Design Award and the Red Star Award, demonstrating M&G's first-class international design strength. As a national brand deeply loved by Chinese consumers, M&G is pioneering an innovative path for Chinese stationery, completing the gorgeous transformation from Made in China to Created in China. In recent years, various M&G products can be seen at conferences such as the APEC Conference, the Boao Forum for Asia, and the Global CEO Conference, showing M&G's vision of creating a "world-class M&G".

: Stanley (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd.

Address: Room 1901, No. 2299, West Yan'an Road, Changning District, Shanghai

Company website: http://www.stanleytools.cn

Company Overview

Stanley is a global brand with high credibility and high value. With a 170-year brand history, it has an unshakable position in the world tool field. In 1843, Frederick Stanley founded the predecessor of Stanley Company in New Brighton, Connecticut, USA, which was a small workshop specializing in the manufacture of hinges, latches and other door and window hardware products. From the beginning, Stanley has been a company keen on creation, designing and inventing many hardware tools that are still widely used today. In particular, the birth of the first steel tape measure has greatly changed the way people work and played an indelible role in accelerating the process of human industrialization. Stanley is one of the flagship brands of Stanley Black & Decker. It is an industrial hand tool brand and a craftsman-level power tool brand. It is committed to providing you with integrated hardware tools, storage equipment and security system solutions. The main products include tape measures, wrenches, wire cutters, hand tool sets, impact drills, angle grinders, electric hammers, electric screwdrivers, etc. Today, Stanley Black & Decker has 8 design centers, 30 tool factories, and 34 logistics centers on 6 continents around the world. It has a very deep brand heritage in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, the Far East, and Latin America. In the past decade, Stanley has provided tens of thousands of new hand tool products to the entire industrial market, with a sales network in many countries and regions. Its products are suitable for all types of industrial users, making it a veritable world tool expert. In September 2011, Stanley launched a series of power tool products and put forward the slogan of saving both labor and "profit", striving to create a new milestone in the new field of power tools and continue the glory of the Stanley brand in the field of hand tools.

: Guangbo Group Co., Ltd.

Address: Chehe, Shiqi Street, Haishu District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province

Company website: http://www.guangbo.net/

Company Overview

Guangbo Group was founded in 1992. After nearly 30 years of continuous efforts and development, it now has two major enterprise groups, Guangbo Shares and Guangbo Investment Holdings, and two listed companies. It has four major production bases in Ningbo, Jiangsu, Vietnam, and Cambodia. The industry involves four major sectors: light industrial stationery manufacturing, new material research and development, cross-border e-commerce and services, and equipment heavy industry. It has six overseas branches in the United States, Europe, Japan and other places. It has formulated more than 50 national and industry standards and has more than 600 independent patents. The group currently has 5 provincial R&D centers, including the Postdoctoral Research Institute, Enterprise Technology Center, Industrial Design Center, and Enterprise Research Institute. It has undertaken 2 National Small and Medium Enterprise Innovation Fund projects, 3 National Torch Plan projects, and 1 National Industrial Revitalization Project, and has successively won honors such as the "National May 1st Labor Award", "National Cultural Export Key Enterprise", and "High-tech Enterprise". Brands change the pattern. Guangbo Shares vigorously develops creative, low-carbon, and diversified office cultural industries, establishes provincial R&D centers and provincial research institutes, and strengthens R&D and innovation capabilities by hiring designers and technicians from Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, the United States and other countries, becoming a domestic integrated stationery supplier. In order to adapt to the needs of global competition, the company is committed to the construction of branded and innovative enterprises, actively strengthening dialogue and cooperation with global enterprises. It is favored by global supermarket chains and stationery distributors such as Walmart, STAPLES, and Disney, and its products have been exported to more than 50 countries and regions including Europe, America, and Southeast Asia. Innovation promotes progress. A dynamic enterprise must be an enterprise with very innovative capabilities. The constantly innovative Guangbo people have taken the innovation culture as the driving force for Guangbo's sustainable development and become the core competitiveness of Guangbo's global development. As a member unit of the National Stationery and Sports Equipment Standardization Technical Committee, Guangbo Co., Ltd. now has more than 100 patents of various types, and has mainly revised and drafted more than 40 national product standards such as albums, business card albums, and book industry standards, and has passed ISO9001 quality management system, ISO14001 environmental management system, and ISO45001 occupational health and safety management system certification. Guangbo Group's subsidiaries Ningbo Guangbo Plastic Products Co., Ltd. (FSCC016600), Ningbo Guangbo Import and Export Co., Ltd. (FSCC012611), and Guangbo (Vietnam) Industrial Co., Ltd. (FSCC147349) have passed FSC® Chain of Custody certification and Global Recycling Standard GRS certification. As a disseminator and professional manufacturer of the cultural industry, Guangbo will continue to actively learn and draw on the management experience and cultural connotations of world-renowned companies with a broad mind, and continue to create more abundant market value and cultural concepts for the society. It will strive to become a pioneer in the field of Chinese stationery and a pioneer in the new diversified industry.

: Shenzhen Qixin Group Co., Ltd.

Address: Qixin Technology Park, No. 18, Jinxiu Middle Road, Pingshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong

Company website: http://about.qx.com/product?categoryType=1

Company Overview

Shenzhen Qi Xin Group Co., Ltd. (stock code: 002301) was founded in 1991 and has been focusing on government and enterprise procurement services for more than 30 years. It was successfully listed on the Shenzhen A-share market in 2009. It is a leading company in China's B2B office supplies services and SaaS cloud video, serving many countries and regions around the world. Qi Xin Group focuses on the centralized procurement of enterprise operation and maintenance materials, with brand new stationery and brand cloud video as its moat, and high value-added commodity supply chain and full-link digitalization as its foundation to create a full-scene, full-chain, digitalized enterprise service platform. By continuously superimposing product categories and services, Qi Xin Group continues to meet the one-stop procurement needs of enterprise-level customers. 1. B2B office supplies business The company is a leader in the domestic B2B office supplies field and always adheres to the needs of enterprise-level customers. Based on a deep understanding of customer office needs and in line with the development trend of e-commerce, centralized and integrated procurement of office supplies, the company has established a B2B enterprise office service platform (www.qx.com). Through B2B, O2O, LINK, API and other aggregation platform access modes, it improves the efficiency of centralized procurement and customer experience, effectively reduces the comprehensive office cost, and meets the one-stop office procurement and service needs of enterprise-level customers. Focusing on B2B office supplies services, the company continues to build core competitiveness. In terms of commodities, it strengthens commodity planning around customer needs and continuously enriches the categories of office supplies. In terms of technology, it further improves the integrated information service system with OMSCOPMDM as the middle platform and SAP ERP system, WMS intelligent warehouse management system as the backend. By optimizing the data operation platform, it realizes the effective connection between upstream suppliers, company operation management, third-party services and customer internal management systems, and improves the e-commerce service capabilities of office supplies procurement. In terms of channels, it accelerates the construction of a national horizontal and vertical integrated service network. In terms of supply chain, it improves customer order fulfillment capabilities and supply chain integration capabilities, and continuously improves the delivery capabilities of enterprise-level centralized procurement services. 2. SaaS service The company continues to strengthen the channel sharing and coordinated development of various businesses. Since 2015, the company has taken SaaS services as an important development direction for software services. At present, it has formed a business matrix with cloud video and cloud computing services as strategic businesses and big data marketing as innovative businesses. The subsidiary Qixin Haoshitong has more than 200 intellectual property rights and technologies such as massive user concurrency, QOS stable transmission technology, video gain, and audio noise reduction technology. Relying on the leading brand "Qixin Haoshitong" in the cloud video conferencing segment, it has completed cross-terminal, full-platform, and full-scene coverage from PC, notebook, iPad, mobile phone, and TV. In addition to being applied to enterprise-level cloud video mobile conference office needs, it can also be widely used in smart party building, smart education, remote training, telemedicine, remote recruitment, emergency command and other rich scenarios. In the future, the company will continuously improve the PaaS platform functions based on the PaaS open platform, continue to dig deep into customer needs through PaaS+SaaS comprehensive services, and consolidate its leading position in the cloud video field.

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What is Utility Knife

A utility knife, also known as a box cutter, is a handheld cutting tool used for various cutting tasks. It consists of a sharp blade that can be retracted into a handle for safety when not in use. Utility knives are commonly used in packaging, construction, crafts, and DIY projects for cutting materials like cardboard, plastic, drywall, and rope, offering versatility and ease of use compared to other cutting tools.

History of Utility Knife

The utility knife has evolved from traditional knives and cutting tools. Over time, it has become more refined and specialized. The design of retractable blades was developed for safety and convenience, allowing users to replace dull blades easily. Modern utility knives come in different forms, with improvements in blade locking mechanisms, handle ergonomics, and materials, making them a staple in many industries and households.

Purpose of Utility Knife

The main purpose of a utility knife is to cut through a wide range of materials. It is used to open boxes, cut packaging materials, trim materials in construction (like drywall and insulation), and perform various crafting and DIY cutting tasks. The retractable blade allows for controlled cuts and the ability to adjust the blade's exposure for different material thicknesses, making it suitable for both light and heavy-duty cutting applications.

Principle of Utility Knife

The utility knife operates by using a sharp, replaceable blade. The user extends the blade from the handle to the desired length and uses it to cut through materials by applying pressure and moving the knife along the cutting line. The sharp edge of the blade shears the material, and the handle provides a grip for the user to apply force. The retractable mechanism allows for blade protection and replacement when the blade becomes dull or damaged.

Features of Utility Knife

Retractable Blade: The blade can be extended and retracted, protecting the user when not in use and allowing for easy blade replacement. Different models have various blade locking mechanisms for safety and ease of adjustment.
Blade Types: Utility knives can use different types of blades, such as straight blades, hooked blades, or serrated blades, depending on the cutting task. Some blades are designed for specific materials, like heavy-duty blades for tough materials or thin blades for precision cutting.
Handle Design: Handles are designed for comfort and control, often with ergonomic shapes and materials like plastic, rubber, or metal. Some handles have textured surfaces for a better grip, reducing the risk of slipping during cutting.
Portability: Typically small and lightweight, utility knives are easy to carry and use in different settings, from construction sites to offices, making them convenient for on-the-go cutting tasks.

Types of Utility Knife

Standard Utility Knife: The most common type, with a straight blade and a simple retractable mechanism. It is suitable for general-purpose cutting tasks, such as opening boxes and cutting paper, cardboard, and plastic.
Hook Blade Utility Knife: Features a curved, hooked blade, useful for cutting through materials like carpet, vinyl, and roofing materials, providing a unique cutting angle for specialized tasks.
Heavy-Duty Utility Knife: Built with stronger materials and a more robust design, it can handle tougher materials like thick cardboard, drywall, and insulation, often used in construction and industrial settings.
Stainless Steel Utility Knife: Has a stainless steel handle and blade, offering durability and resistance to corrosion, making it suitable for outdoor and wet environments.

Precautions for using Utility Knife

Safety Gear: Wear cut-resistant gloves and safety glasses, especially when cutting tough or sharp materials. The blade can be very sharp, and precautions prevent cuts and flying debris from injuring the user.
Blade Replacement: Replace dull or damaged blades promptly. Dull blades can cause more force to be applied, increasing the risk of slipping and injury. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for blade replacement.
Proper Handling: Hold the utility knife firmly and cut in a controlled manner, keeping fingers away from the blade. Use a cutting board or surface to avoid damaging underlying surfaces when cutting through materials.
Storage: Store the utility knife with the blade retracted in a safe place, away from children and where it won't accidentally cut through other objects. Keep extra blades in a secure container.

Things to consider when purchasing Utility Knife

Blade Type: Consider the materials you'll be cutting and select a utility knife with compatible blade types. Some tasks may require a specific blade shape or thickness for optimal performance.[!--empirenews.page--]
Handle Comfort: Look for an ergonomic handle that provides a comfortable grip, especially if you anticipate frequent or prolonged use. A good grip reduces hand fatigue and improves safety.
Blade Locking Mechanism: Choose a utility knife with a reliable blade locking mechanism to ensure the blade stays in place during cutting, preventing accidental retraction or extension.
Durability: Opt for a sturdy utility knife, especially for heavy-duty applications. Consider the handle and blade materials and the overall build quality for long-term use.
Brand and Quality: Select a reputable brand known for manufacturing safe and reliable utility knives, especially if you plan to use the knife in professional or industrial settings.

Terms of Utility Knife

Blade: The sharp cutting edge that can be retracted into the handle. Different blade types are designed for different materials and cutting tasks, with varying thicknesses and edge profiles.
Retractable Mechanism: The system that allows the blade to be extended and retracted into the handle, providing safety and ease of blade replacement. It should be easy to operate and secure during use.
Locking Mechanism: A feature that locks the blade in place when extended, preventing accidental movement during cutting, enhancing user safety.
Handle: The part of the utility knife that the user grips, designed for comfort and control. The handle's design and material affect the user's ability to apply force safely and comfortably.
Cutting Edge: The sharp part of the blade that comes into contact with the material being cut. The quality and sharpness of the cutting edge affect the cutting performance and blade life.