Abstract: A utensil that can be utilized to slice pizzas and dispense condiments is provided. The utensil includes a handle and a rotating circular blade for cutting, for example, a pizza into multiple slices. Additionally, the utensil includes one or more compartments, which can be used to hold and dispense various items such as condiments. The compartment(s) can be sealed with tape, aluminum, or a snap-fit cover to secure one or more items held within the compartment(s). The condiments may be provided directly in the compartments, or may be provided in a sealed package or envelope which is received in a respective compartment. Additionally, the compartment(s) can be fitted with a perforated covering to allow for gradual dispensing of one or more items held in the compartment. Furthermore, the circular blade of the utensil can be formed with a wavy edge, rather than a straight edge, to provide greater strength to the blade.

Abstract: A utility knife includes a housing having a compartment for receiving one or more spare knife blades, a blade carrier slidably received in the housing for supporting and moving a knife blade into and out of the housing, and a pushing device for selectively pushing and feeding one of the spare knife blades into the blade carrier without opening or detaching the housing. A pusher is slidably received in the housing and has an edge for engaging with and for moving the spare knife blade to the blade carrier, and a spring element may move the pusher relative to the housing and to offset the pusher from the spare knife blade. A hand grip may be used to move the pusher relative to the housing.

Abstract: A device with a housing that contains chambers for holding and dispensing seasonings that contains an opening for attaching and removing a cooking adjunct.

Abstract: A utility knife which includes a feature for presenting a user with a replacement blade holder containing replacement blades when the separate halves of the knife body, referred to as handle portions, are opened to expose an interior cavity is disc losed. A pivotable latching lever selectively movable between a latched position and an unlatched position permits the two handle portions to pivot relative to one another about a pivot axis when the lever is in the unlatched position so that the replacement blade holder may be presented to the user. The disclosed utility knife having a replacement blade holder and a latching lever is capable of very economic manufacture, yet is dependable in operation.

Abstract: A portable metered delivery system for sealably carrying and dispensing powder having a tubular container with open and closed ends to receive and contain powder therein and a removable cap with a base portion and a scoop portion. The removable cap projects longitudinally from the open end of the tubular container to dispense the powder into a bottle. The system also includes an insert with an open section allowing the powder to pass through and a closed section for preventing release of the powder. The insert is disposed between the tubular container and the removable cap. When the removable cap is rotated about the tubular container to expose the open section or closed section the amount of powder being dispense can be controlled.

Abstract: A knife includes a handle, a blade and a trigger. The handle has an internal cavity containing a compressed gas source and the blade is affixed to the handle. The blade has an internal bore running along a longitudinal axis from the handle to a point proximate a tip. The blade further has an aperture extending from a first edge to the internal bore at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of between 15° and 75°. The trigger has a depressed position and a not depressed position. When in the depressed position, the internal bore communicates with the compressed gas source and when in said not depressed position, the internal bore is blocked from the compressed gas source. When a creature is pierced with the knife, the trigger is depressed injecting compressed gas into the creature greatly enhancing the incapacitating effect of the knife.

Abstract: An utility knife and method of blade removal in a utility knife comprising releasing a cam pressure using a lever on a fastener holding a first half and a second half of a handle of a utility knife; separating the first half and second half; and rotating the first half from the alignment with the second half to allow a blade to be removed are shown.

Abstract: A utility knife includes a housing, a cutter holder, a cutter blade magazine and an elastic member. The housing has a front chamber, a rear chamber in communication with the front chamber, and an opening extending from the rear chamber to the outside. The cutter holder is mounted in the front chamber. The cutter blade magazine is inserted through the opening of the housing into the rear chamber. The cutter blade magazine has a cutter blade chamber for accommodating a plurality of cutter blades, a sliding slot, an elongated slot, an outlet in communication between the cutter blade chamber and the front chamber of the housing, and a push block slidably mounted in the cutter blade chamber. The elastic member has one end fastened to the inside of the rear chamber and the other end inserted through the elongated slot of the cutter blade magazine into the cutter blade chamber for stopping against cutter blades inside the cutter blade chamber.

Abstract: A utility tool comprising a body having a first end and a second end positioned on opposite ends of the body; a removable device; as well as a first tool and a second tool configured to be selectively coupled to each other or one of either the first end and second end of the body.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting toenails and fingernails includes a sleeve that extends over a pair of blades that are each attached to a first end of a first and second member, respectively. The first and second members are attached at an opposite second end thereof and provide a spring action intermediate the first and second members sufficient to urge the blades away from each other. A lever is attached to the sleeve proximate the first end of the first and second members and is adapted to pivot about an axis to urge the first end of the first and second members towards each other for cutting nails.

Abstract: An eating utensil includes an elongate hollow body having a proximal end and a closed distal end. The elongate hollow body defines an internal chamber, and has an aperture adjacent the proximal end. The aperture is in communication with the internal chamber. A liquid condiment is contained within the internal chamber. A seal member is bonded to a lip of the body about the aperture. The seal member contains the liquid condiment within the internal chamber until the seal member is removed.

Abstract: An art design knife structure that includes a case, the case including a left case half and a right case half that are assembled together, a blade frame capable of sliding back and forth disposed within the interior section of the case, and a push button sleeved onto the upper edge at the tail end of the blade frame. The push button projects through a slot hole in the case and, furthermore, the push button consists of two perpendicularly and individually disposed L-shaped push blocks, while the push button is capable of rotating 90 degrees. As such, when cutting objects from the left or the right, the angle and orientation is selectable by an optimal push button direction, the structure of present invention thereby increasing art design knife utility and, furthermore, enhancing their industrial practical value.

Abstract: A polychrome transparent tool handle comprises a base, an identifying member, a plug, an ear member, a plurality of arcuate members and a cladding layer. The colors of the identifying member, the arcuate members and the cladding layer are different, the handle is made of light-transmitting plastic and interiorly received the identifying member, so that the identifying member is visible from the outside of the base of the identifying member. The ear member and the plug are disposed at an end of the base, while at another end of the base is fixed a tool head. The arcuate members are positioned on the peripheral surface of the base and are laminated with a cladding layer, and the arcuate members partially projects out of the cladding layer.

Abstract: A utility knife having a handle and a blade holder movably mounted on the handle for movement from an unfolded position to a folded position. The handle has a space adapted to receive the blade holder when the blade holder is in its folded position. The blade holder has a blade holder mechanism thereon and a finger support. The handle also has a blade storage compartment.

Abstract: An art design knife that provides for enhanced manual gripping stability and safety comprised of a front cover, a rear cover, a hatch, a magazine feed spring, a blade transport component, and a blade magazine. In addition to blade replacement convenience, the blade magazine contains a quantity of spare blades to thereby increase art design knife utility and, furthermore, enhance the industrial practical value of art design knife structures.

Abstract: A utility knife has a blade carriage having a blade-receiving bay and moveable horizontally to move a cutting blade disposed in the bay from a retracted position to a deployed position. A locking mechanism is operative to releasably couple the cutting blade to the carriage and includes a lock plate having an blade-engagement element and moveable by non-pivoting, generally vertical displacement between a locked position and an unlocked position. An actuator engages the locking mechanism and moves the locking mechanism from the locked position to the unlocked position. The actuator may move from a first position to a second position in unlocking the locking mechanism, optionally vertically, with the second position being not closer to the midline of the utility knife than the first position. The blade-receiving bay may face the side of the housing that supports the actuator for the locking mechanism.

Abstract: A self-opening handle for a heavy duty artistic knife includes a handle which is combined with a pair of corresponding halves and rotatably connected on their rear ends, a blade rack slidably disposed in the front portion, a blade chamber formed in the rear portion and a swivel lock locking the lower middle portion thereof. The feature is that a magnet disposes in a lower inner wall of each of the corresponding halves with the identical pole toward each other so that when the swivel lock is at a unlocking position, the pair of corresponding halves will automatically open a large angle due to the expelling force of the magnets. Therefore providing a convenient and swift changing of the blade from the blade rack.

Abstract: A heavy duty utility knife with ergonomic finger and thumb positions in relation to an internal stabilizer pivot structure which includes a wheel for safer, stronger, smoother and more efficient cutting. The knife also provides the user with an easy access, blade change and storage feature. This feature allows for proficiency of task, as well as, creating a safe knife with a skid plate to prevent injury.

Abstract: An operational tools carrier, such as a pocketknife or a tool card, having a portion formed from a transparent or translucent material has been found to have various functional benefits in addition to the clear ornamental effects of transparency/translucenary. A pocketknife typically has a retaining body or frame in which tools can be stored. The frame has two side walls that lie opposite each other and that have been separated from each other by means of narrow side faces and front faces. A scale is provided on at least one of the side walls typically has retaining areas for removably holding operational tools, e.g., tools, knives, scissors. The side wall or scale forming the side wall is transparent in at least one partial area. A flat tool card formed from two plates coupled together to form a retaining are therebetween for strong flat tools thereon. At least a portion of at least one of the plates forming the tool card is transparent or translucent.

Abstract: A nail clipper of the invention comprises a nail clipper body having a rigidity and a suitable length to grip, and a lever mounted on an upper side of the body and a nail cutter mounted on a lower side of the body through a supporting shaft passing through a supporting shaft hole formed in one side end of the body. When a user grips the cutter, and rotates the cutter centering around the supporting shaft according to using direction, the cutter is rotated at a time within a range of 360° without interference of an obstacle to cut the nail at the desired angle.

Abstract: A utility knife includes a handle assembly comprising first and second handle portions pivotally movable between open and closed positions. A blade carriage within the assembly carries a blade. When the handle portions are in the open position the blade carriage is exposed to enable cutting blade replacement. A threaded fastener mounted on the handle assembly includes a knob portion to enable the fastener to be manually moved between a locking position in which the fastener holds the handle portions in their closed position and a releasing position in which the handle portions can be moved between open and closed positions. A detent assembly is operatively connected to threaded fastener to releasably hold the fastener in its locking position. Movement of the second handle portion into its open position pivots an end portion of the blade carriage outwardly away from the first handle portion to facilitate blade replacement.

Abstract: A utility knife for receipt of a blade and including a handle and a blade carrier pivotally connected to the handle. A threaded fastener fastens a blade retainer to the blade carrier, and the threaded fastener is preferably configured for engagement by the user's hand to move the blade carrier between the retracted position and the extended position. A locking member automatically locks the blade carrier in an extended position upon the blade carrier being moved to the extended position. An actuator moves the locking member against the force of a spring from the locking position to the unlocking position, the actuator extending from the first side of the handle to the second side of the handle. A storage compartment is configured for receipt of plurality of blades, and a closure member allows selective access to such blades.

Abstract: A retractable blade utility knife includes a knife housing, a blade, a pencil housing, a pencil sharpening slot, and a rear cover. The knife may further include a rope-cutting recess and a cutting surface in a lower end and a sawing surface in an upper end of the blade. The pencil housing forms in a lower rear part of the knife housing to keep hold of a pencil. The pencil sharpening slot is connected to a conical bore and a pencil chips storage room. The rope-cutting recess facilitates rope cutting by the blade. The blade carrier carries the blade and slides along a longitudinal axis of a knife groove formed in one side of the knife housing. The rear cover of the knife includes a pencil inlet hole and a rear cover fixed switch. The rear cover is detachably coupled to a rear portion of the knife housing via the rear cover fixed switch. The rear cover includes a pencil chip storage space and a pencil chip outlet.

Abstract: A hacksaw includes an elongated blade, a frame, and a blade tension adjustment mechanism. The blade tension adjustment mechanism includes a lever constructed and arranged to be pivotally moved between (1) a blade tensioning position so as to tension the blade, and (2) a blade releasing position so as to release the tension from the blade and thereby allow removal and replacement of the blade. A lock is slidably attached to the lever to slide between (1) a locked position wherein the lock secures the lever in the blade tensioning position, and (2) an unlocked position wherein the lock permits the lever to be pivoted between the blade tensioning position and the blade releasing position.

Abstract: A hand-held tool for piercing and scraping includes a handle with a short wedge-shaped blade having a pointed end for concentrating tearing forces for piercing, and a large radius tapering away from the pointed end for scraping. A thumb-rest portion is located a short distance from the handle to facilitate use of a thumb to grip and tear away packaging. The tool can also be used to scrape off sticky price labels or to clean grime, while minimizing scratching due to its plastic construction. A flexible cap can be slipped over the blade portion to protect and keep it clean. The cap can be removed and placed in the handle when using the tool, and easily removed again by pushing down on either end of the cap to raise the opposite end for grasping. The blade and handle can be injection molded as one piece from a high strength plastic.

Abstract: A scraping tool employing a sharp-edged blade comprising a top, bottom, door, carrier, blade, storage box and an ergonomic base grip. The top, bottom and base grip combine to form the scraper tool body. The blade is attached to the carrier which is contained within the body and slides back and forth allowing the blade to be exposed. The storage box is contained within the body and can be used to store spare and used scraper blades.

Abstract: A cardboard box unpacking device has a blade positioned in a slanting blade groove fo a main body and a covering body for cutting off plastic packaging strap tensioned on a cardboard box, a staple removing device provided at the upper rear side of the main body for removing staples from the cardboard box and a telescopic blade device disposed at the lower portion of the covering body for culling off adhesive tape adhered to the cardboard box.

Abstract: An automatically loadable and blade-stabilizing utility knife including a handheld housing, a slidable pushing mechanism, a resilient section, a releasing mechanism and a receptacle section. The housing has an open front end and an open rear end and serves to accommodate several blades therein. The pushing mechanism serves to engage with and push one of the blades. The resilient section serves to push the blades. The releasing mechanism serves to release the blade from the pushing mechanism. The receptacle section is disposed in the housing between the front and rear ends. The overlapping blades are loaded into the receptacle section through the opening of the rear end. Only one of the blades is permitted to slide between the front and rear ends. A pair of guide rails are disposed in the housing. A slide block is disposed on the pushing mechanism between the guide rails, whereby the blade can be more stably loaded and used.

Abstract: A reciprocating hand saw with a housing has a motor, a gearbox with a lifting rod for moving a saw blade mounted thereon up and down, and a base plate on which the housing is mounted, capable of carrying particularly easy-to-handle spare saw blades by the fact that the housing has an opening into which a magazine-like, longitudinal saw blade receptacle is capable of being inserted in a detachable, captive manner, and a part of the saw blade receptacle serving as grip projects outwardly.

Abstract: A utility tool comprising a body having a first end and a second end positioned on opposite ends of the body; a removable blade cartridge positioned within the body, wherein a knife blade within the removable blade cartridge is configured to slidably extend out from the first end; as well as a first tool and a second tool configured to be selectively coupled to each other or one of either the first end and second end of the body. The utility tool includes a knife switch coupled to the knife blade, the knife blade moves from the retracted position to the extended position only when the blade cartridge is engaged within the body. The utility tool having a spring mechanism for biasing the knife blade to the retracted position and a leaf member for engaging and disengaging the blade cartridge from the blade cartridge bay by a snap fit.

Abstract: A utility knife including: a body defining an interior cavity, and a blade carriage slidably disposed within the cavity. The blade carriage is configured for removably receiving at least one blade, and is at least partially slidably removable from the cavity, thereby allowing facile replacement of the blade. In one embodiment, the carriage may receive first and second blades, each of which is extensible from an associated end of the body. A utility knife blade including dual cutting edges and cutting points is also provided.

Abstract: A replaceable-blade knife useful as a carpet knife or utility knife, and having a handle with a spare-blade holder movably mounted therein, and a blade-clamping bar for securing an active cutting blade at one end of the handle. A locking means is provided to lock the holder in a protective closed position, and alternatively to release the holder to an open position by movement of the bar, and to enable ready access to blades in the holder.

Abstract: A retractable blade utility knife is provided which comprises a knife housing, a blade having a cutting surface in a lower end and a sawing surface in an upper end of the blade, a pencil housing formed in a lower rear part of the knife housing to keep hold of a pencil, a pencil sharpening slot connected to a conical bore and a pencil chips storage room, a rope-cutting recess for facilitating rope cutting by the blade, a blade carrier for carrying the blade and for sliding along a longitudinal axis of a knife groove formed in one side of the knife housing, and a rear cover of the knife having a pencil inlet hole and a rear cover fixed switch, the rear cover detachably coupled to a rear portion of the knife housing via the rear cover fixed switch, thereby providing a pencil chip storage space when closed to store pencil chips and a pencil chip outlet when detached to empty the pencil chips.

Abstract: An artistic knife with spare blades, including a main body in which a blade seat is back and forth slidably disposed. The main body is formed with a receptacle corresponding to the blade seat for receiving multiple spare blades. Each blade has more than one engaging notch. The blade seat is provided with a transversely movable engaging block corresponding to the engaging notch of the blade for inserting therein. When the blade seat is slided forward, the blade is driven to extend out of the main body. The main body has a guide rail corresponding to the engaging block. By means of the guiding and restriction of the guide rail, in the travel of the blade pushed out by the blade seat, the engaging block is inserted into the engaging notches of the blade deeper and deeper. In returning travel, the depth by which the engaging block is inserted in the engaging notch is gradually reduced until it is slightly smaller than the thickness of the blade. Therefore, the engaging block can be truly engaged with the blade.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a multi-use broad bladed knife is provided. The multi-use knife includes a broad blade, such as commonly used to apply spackle to a wall or other surface. The broad blade is attached to a handle, with a striking surface comprised of an appropriate hard material on the heel of the handle. Within the handle are slidably extendable and retractable implements, including a cutting edge and a screwdriver implement. The cutting edge and screwdriver implement may be extended through the heel of the handle through slits using buttons. The screwdriver implement and cutting edge may lock into place when extended for use and may also lock in place when retracted within the handle.

Abstract: A utility tool comprising a body having a first end and a second end positioned on opposite ends of the body; a removable blade cartridge positioned within the body, wherein a knife blade within the removable blade cartridge is configured to slidably extend out from the first end; as well as a first tool and a second tool configured to be selectively coupled to each other or one of either the first end and second end of the body. The utility tool includes a knife switch coupled to the knife blade, the knife blade moves from the retracted position to the extended position only when the blade cartridge is engaged within the body. The utility tool having a spring mechanism for biasing the knife blade to the retracted position and a leaf member for engaging and disengaging the blade cartridge from the blade cartridge bay by a snap fit.

Abstract: A hacksaw in which one or more perishable hacksaw blades are conveniently stored and accessed. The hacksaw includes a beam, which defines a blade storage cavity, a handle and a fastening member that is employed to fixedly fasten the beam to the handle. The fastening member is positioned relative to the beam such that it does not interfere with the movement of the hacksaw blade(s) in the blade storage cavity. A plug, which frictionally engages at least one of the fastening member, the beam and the handle, is employed to seal off an end of the blade storage cavity.

Abstract: A utility knife having a handle and a blade holder movably mounted on the handle for movement from an unfolded position to a folded position. The handle has a space adapted to receive the blade holder when the blade holder is in its folded position. The blade holder has a blade holder mechanism thereon and a finger support. The handle also has a blade storage compartment.

Abstract: An improved utility knife with an ergonomically shaped handle having a cavity and a working blade holder slidably disposed within the cavity is described. A bottom release lever and a top drive lever are pivotally mounted to the handle and movable with respect to the handle for releasing and moving the working blade holder, respectively. The knife includes an extra blade holder slidably mounted to the handle and movable with respect to the handle within the cavity. The extra blade holder includes a front support end for engagement with a working blade, whereby slidable displacement of the extra blade holder disengages the support end from the working blade to allow removal and replacement of the working blade from the utility knife.

Abstract: A shaving aid delivery system for a razor assembly includes a cartridge assembly having a reservoir for storing a fluid shaving aid and skin care topicals, and channels for communicating the shaving aid to a shaving surface of the cartridge assembly. A spring driven piston assembly drives shaving aid from the reservoir to the shaving surface. A clutch assembly controls the movement of the piston assembly, the clutch assembly being movable between an engaged position wherein the movement of the piston assembly is prevented and a released position wherein the movement of the piston assembly is permitted. The clutch assembly is movable to the released position in response to a force applied to the shaving surface of the cartridge. A visual indicator alerts the user as to the amount of shaving aid remains in the reservoir and when replacement is due.

Abstract: A replaceable-blade knife useful as a carpet knife or utility knife, and having a handle with a spare-blade holder movably mounted therein, and a blade-clamping bar for securing an active cutting blade at one end of the handle. A locking means is provided to lock the holder in a protective closed position, and alternatively to release the holder to an open position by movement of the bar, and to enable ready access to blades in the holder.

Abstract: A utility knife includes a handle having a first casing and a second casing, a blade holder slidably received in a chamber of the handle and having a supporting portion at where a blade is attached, wherein the supporting portion has an elastic piece with a lock portion to be engaged with recesses of the blade and a pushing portion at a top of the lock portion, and disassembling member for pressing the elastic piece of the blade holder to disassemble the blade from the blade holder. The second casing has a blade room at where relates to the blade holder to receive reserved blades therein, an elastic member in the blade room to push the reserved blade toward the blade holder and a post to push the pushing portion of the elastic piece of the blade holder.

Abstract: An improved structure art design knife that provides for stabler and safer manual grasping, the arrangement of which includes a front cover, a back cover, a hatch, a flat spring, and a blade holder mechanism. In addition to convenient blade replacement, the art design knife of the present invention contains a plurality of spare blades, thereby enhancing the utility of such structures and, furthermore, increasing practical value from a production standpoint.

Abstract: An improved cutter knife and particularly to a cutter knife allowing positive and inverse gripping when in use consists of an upper shell and a lower shell that are coupled to form a body. The body has one end forming a handgrip conforming to ergonomics to allow positive and inverse gripping. The handgrip has a blade anchor section and a blade fast change section on one end to allow positive or inverse gripping and fast replacement of the blade. The positive gripping may be used for ordinary cutting such as for paper or cloths. The inverse gripping may be used for heavy duty cutting with a greater force such as for cardboard or wooden laminates. Thus it provide dual functions and may be used conveniently to overcome the limitation of conventional cutter knives that allow only positive gripping.

Abstract: A shaving aid delivery system for a razor assembly includes a cartridge assembly having a reservoir for storing a fluid shaving aid and skin care topicals, and channels for communicating the shaving aid to a shaving surface of the cartridge assembly. A spring driven piston assembly drives shaving aid from the reservoir to the shaving surface. A clutch assembly controls the movement of the piston assembly, the clutch assembly being movable between an engaged position wherein the movement of the piston assembly is prevented and a released position wherein the movement of the piston assembly is permitted. The clutch assembly is movable to the released position in response to a force applied to the shaving surface of the cartridge. A visual indicator alerts the user as to the amount of shaving aid remains in the reservoir and when replacement is due.

Abstract: A utility knife includes a handle assembly comprising first and second handle portions pivotally movable between open and closed positions. A blade carriage within the assembly carries a blade. When the handle portions are in the open position the blade carriage is exposed to enable cutting blade replacement. A threaded fastener mounted on the handle assembly includes a knob portion to enable the fastener to be manually moved between a locking position in which the fastener holds the handle portions in their closed position and a releasing position in which the handle portions can be moved between open and closed positions. A detent assembly is operatively connected to threaded fastener to releasably hold the fastener in its locking position. Movement of the second handle portion into its open position pivots an end portion of the blade carriage outwardly away from the first handle portion to facilitate blade replacement.

Abstract: A metallic housing utility knife and method for making the device with a soft over molded elastomeric cover to provide blister free comfort and slip proof safety. The cover or skin is molded into the unique structure of the housing in a fashion that results in mechanical bonds that embrace the cover on the housing. The knife includes flexible posts from the cover that project into the blade storage compartment of the housing to prevent internally stored spare blades from moving within the storage compartment. An elastomeric blade clamp integrally formed with the cover serves to restrict lateral movement of blades of varying sizes when installed in a cutting position within the knife assembly. A rear quick release latch and interlocking housing sections provide a convenient way to open and close the knife and assure that it is also secure and firmly held when locked in a safe cutting position.

Abstract: A utility knife has a disposable blade cartridge in its handle that has front and rear blade compartments. Each compartment is sized to store a plurality of blades in side-by-side relation. Fresh blades are disposed in the front compartment and one end of each is advanced one at a time substantially out of the compartment into operative position by a carrier that is controlled by an actuator on the handle. When the active blade is to be replaced, it is moved by the carrier into the rear compartment, and a new blade may then be withdrawn from the front compartment into the operative position. The active blade when not in use is partially withdrawn into the front compartment. The cartridge is reversed when the one end of all the blades in the front compartment are used, placing what was the rear compartment at the front, and the unused end of each blade is advanced into the operative position and when used they are each moved to the rear compartment.

Abstract: A cutter for vehicle safety belts or the like includes a body having a head in an upper portion and a handle in a lower portion. The head has a blade base surface for a cover plate to be put thereon. The blade base surface is formed relatively lower for receiving the cover plate thereon. The cover plate can be pried open for renewal of a blade. A first blade groove for placing a blade for cutting and a second blade groove for placing another blade on standby are provided parallel to each other in the head. The handle is formed with a small recess on an upper front edge and a large recess on a lower front edge and has a tapered projection positioned between the two recesses for enabling a user to stably hold the handle conveniently.

Abstract: A utility knife which has a blade of usage which is extendable from an extended/usage position to a retracted/storage position. The housing of the utility knife includes a blade storage compartment within which is mounted a blade dispenser. The blade dispenser is designed to hold a stack of replacement knife blades. The blade dispenser is movable between a closed and an open position, and when in the closed position the blade dispenser is confined within the housing of the utility knife, and when in the open position a single replacement blade can be removed to be substituted for the blade of usage that is mounted in a position for usage within the utility knife.