This blade is used in different applications, ranging from all kinds of slitting applications, but is also the main blade used to cut carpets in the USA. They are used in hand tools which are designed to benefit from the double edge of the blade. Other ‘carpet’countries in Europe like the United Kingdom the utility blade (or Stanley blade) is more popular blade for carpet cutting.

For Europe and Asia this shape of blade is mostly used for slitting and cutting textile and yarns. There are tungsten carbide and stainless steel versions, with or without coatings.