Abstract: A drill bit having a shank portion and a cutting portion, which cutting portion generally has at least two cutting edges, each with an at least partially spiraled or helical flute extending therefrom to the shaft portion. The drill bit has coolant channels that extend from the shaft portion and run substantially straight. The coolant channels have outlet openings that are arranged in the flutes and oriented toward the cutting edges. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims.