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Do You Know Your Way Around A Utility Blade?

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Have you ever taken a close look at a utility blade and wondered what the little score lines are for? They mean that you can break off the end of the blade at any time, giving yourself a nice, new, sharp edge to cut with.

To break the blade, all you have to do is take off the black cap, slide the knife out the backside, and use the cap to break off the end of the blade. Put it all back together, and you’ve got yourself a “brand new” utility knife! Pro tip: ask for help if you’re not comfortable messing around with sharp objects.