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Utility knives cut boxes, drywall and more.

This guide is built from Amazon product listings and maker specs, not our own testing, so confirm size, contents and current price on each product page. Health products are for general information and are not medical advice.

Prices are approximate and were shown on Amazon.com on November 2, 2026; check the current price.

Last updated: November 2, 2026.

Quick Picks

Product Type Best for
Box Cutter Utility Knife [2-in-1] Retractable Box Cutter Safety Utility knife cutting and scoring
Milwaukee Hand Tools – FASTBACK Compact Flip Utility Knife Utility knife cutting and scoring
BOSCH H11-13000-1 Retractable Utility Knife Optimal Cutting Utility knife cutting and scoring
Klein Tools 44309 Pry Bar Knife 2-in-1 FLICKBLADE Utility Knife Utility knife cutting and scoring
Klein Tools 44125 Utility Knife Blade Dispenser with 50 Triple Utility knife cutting and scoring
BOSCH H11-14200-1 3-Piece Utility Knife Set Folding Snap-Off Utility knife cutting and scoring
BOSCH H11-12100-1 18mm Snap-Off Utility Knife Soft Grip Slider Utility knife cutting and scoring

Our Picks

1. Box Cutter Utility Knife [2-in-1] Retractable Box Cutter Safety

A Box Cutter Utility Knife [2-in-1] Retractable Box Cutter Safety (utility knife), per the listing. It showed at about $10 on Amazon.com on November 2, 2026.

Good for: cutting and scoring. Watch out: Handle blades carefully.

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2. Milwaukee Hand Tools – FASTBACK Compact Flip Utility Knife

A Milwaukee Hand Tools – FASTBACK Compact Flip Utility Knife (utility knife), per the listing. It showed at about $14 on Amazon.com on November 2, 2026.

Good for: cutting and scoring. Watch out: Handle blades carefully.

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3. BOSCH H11-13000-1 Retractable Utility Knife Optimal Cutting

A BOSCH H11-13000-1 Retractable Utility Knife Optimal Cutting (utility knife), per the listing. It showed at about $13 on Amazon.com on November 2, 2026.

Good for: cutting and scoring. Watch out: Handle blades carefully.

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4. Klein Tools 44309 Pry Bar Knife 2-in-1 FLICKBLADE Utility Knife

A Klein Tools 44309 Pry Bar Knife 2-in-1 FLICKBLADE Utility Knife (utility knife), per the listing. It showed at about $18 on Amazon.com on November 2, 2026.

Good for: cutting and scoring. Watch out: Handle blades carefully.

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5. Klein Tools 44125 Utility Knife Blade Dispenser with 50 Triple

A Klein Tools 44125 Utility Knife Blade Dispenser with 50 Triple (utility knife), per the listing. It showed at about $11 on Amazon.com on November 2, 2026.

Good for: cutting and scoring. Watch out: Handle blades carefully.

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6. BOSCH H11-14200-1 3-Piece Utility Knife Set Folding Snap-Off

A BOSCH H11-14200-1 3-Piece Utility Knife Set Folding Snap-Off (utility knife), per the listing. It showed at about $33 on Amazon.com on November 2, 2026.

Good for: cutting and scoring. Watch out: Handle blades carefully.

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7. BOSCH H11-12100-1 18mm Snap-Off Utility Knife Soft Grip Slider

A BOSCH H11-12100-1 18mm Snap-Off Utility Knife Soft Grip Slider (utility knife), per the listing. It showed at about $14 on Amazon.com on November 2, 2026.

Good for: cutting and scoring. Watch out: Handle blades carefully.

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How to Choose

Rating

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Build

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Safety

Use protective gear and follow instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it right for beginners?

Check the features and manual.

Do I need extras?

Often protective gear or accessories.

How do I store it?

Dry and covered.

Bottom Line

Retractable knives are safer to carry.

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