Editing Utility knife (section)

==== Utility knife blades ====
It is the material to be cut that determines which type of utility blade is required to be installed in the utility knife. In standard knives can be installed different forms of blades, varying and expanding the functionality of the knife. So the standard and universal option for craft and construction work is considered a trapezoidal blade, which is suitable for [[drywall]], [[cardboard]], cutting [[Flooring|flooring covering]] materials, and more. There are also specialized blades for cutting [[Bituminous waterproofing|roofing felt]], [[linoleum]], [[Fitted carpet|carpeting]], [[foam]], [[Building insulation material|insulation]] and other building materials.

Standard blade types include:

* [[Trapezoid]]al blade: the sturdy blade is sharpened on both sides and has 2 pointed and sharp tips, so it can be turned over and reused. The most common replacement blade, suitable for universal use.
* [[Hook]] blade: a trapezoid-shaped blade that has hooks instead of pointed tips. Hook utility blades are suitable for cutting with a pulling motion such materials as roofing felt, linoleum, carpeting.
* Concave blade: similar to a hook blade, but has a more elongated hook on only one side. Suitable for cutting out details and forming shapes.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-04 |title=[GUIDE] 8 Types of Utility Blades |url=https://www.sollex.com/blog/post/8-types-of-utility-blades-guide |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=Sollex |language=en}}</ref>