Abstract: A slitting tool, comprising, in combination: a body defining a handle, there being an elongated slot in the body; a guide plate received in the slot; a metallic cutter blade received in the slot to face plate, the blade having a cutting edge protruding endwise of the slot and body; and a fastener received in the body and acting to clamp the blade, the fastener being adjustable to free the blade for endwise withdrawal from the slot.