Irwin Folding Lockback Quick-Change Utility Knife
The Irwin Folding Lockback Quick-Change Utility Knife is a durable, jobsite-ready cutting tool designed for everyday professional use. Built with a rugged metal handle, folding lockback design, and quick-change blade system, this utility knife gives workers a dependable cutter for cardboard, plastic, drywall, carpet, roofing materials, rubber, and other common workplace materials.
The quick-change mechanism allows for fast blade replacement with minimal downtime, while the extended thumb ledge helps improve grip, comfort, and control during cutting. Additional features such as an integrated wire stripper notch, anchored belt clip, and tether-ready design make this Irwin utility knife a practical option for warehouses, maintenance teams, construction users, facilities crews, and industrial work environments.
Key Features
- Folding lockback design: Folds for compact storage and locks open during use for dependable cutting control.
- Quick-change blade system: Allows fast, easy blade replacement to help reduce downtime during the workday.
- Safety-conscious blade change: Quick-change button releases the blade only when the knife is open at 45 degrees.
- Durable metal handle: Rugged handle construction is built for demanding workplace and jobsite conditions.
- Extended thumb ledge: Provides improved grip, control, and comfort during cutting tasks.
- Bi-metal utility blade performance: Designed for reliable cutting across a wide range of materials.
- Integrated wire stripper notch: Adds versatility for users who handle multiple jobsite or maintenance tasks.
- Anchored belt clip: Keeps the knife convenient to carry and easy to access when needed.
- Tether-ready design: Supports tool retention where tethering is required or preferred.
- Ready to use: Includes 3 Irwin utility blades.
Best Uses
- Opening cardboard boxes and cartons
- Cutting packing materials and plastic
- Cutting drywall and selected construction materials
- Trimming carpet and rubber
- Cutting roofing materials where appropriate for the blade
- Warehouse, maintenance, construction, facilities, and industrial cutting tasks
Why Choose the Irwin Folding Lockback Utility Knife?
This Irwin utility knife is a strong choice for users who need a compact folding cutter with the durability of a metal handle and the convenience of quick blade changes. The lockback design supports secure use while the quick-change system helps keep work moving when blades need to be replaced.
For professional environments where tools are used throughout the day, small details like the extended thumb ledge, anchored belt clip, wire stripper notch, and tether-ready body can make the knife easier to carry, control, and manage across different tasks.
Product Details
- Product type: Folding lockback utility knife
- Brand: Irwin
- Blade change style: Quick-change blade system
- Handle material: Metal
- Blade type: Bi-metal utility blade
- Blade release: Quick-change button works when knife is open at 45 degrees
- Grip feature: Extended thumb ledge
- Additional features: Wire stripper notch, anchored belt clip, and tether-ready design
- Included blades: 3 Irwin utility blades
- Recommended materials: Cardboard, plastic, drywall, carpet, roofing materials, rubber, and similar materials
- Quantity: Each
Safety Note
Always use utility knives with proper hand positioning, a stable cutting surface, and appropriate workplace safety procedures. Replace dull blades as needed, keep the knife folded or secured when not in use, and dispose of used blades in an approved blade disposal container.
