Slice® Smart-Retracting Squeeze-Trigger Utility Knife

This compact knife is ideal for general-purpose cutting on the go. At less than 7.5 cm (under 3 inches) long when folded, it’s ideal for pocket carrying or adding to a keychain with the included lanyard hole. But don’t let its size fool you; this is a sturdy, powerful tool that’s up for anything you throw at it. Featuring a spring-assisted deployment, locking liner, and a safety blade that lasts up to 11 times longer than steel, the 10495 is durable, with strong cutting ability. Comes with finger-friendly® Slice blade that’s safe to the touch and cuts effectively. 100 percent zirconium oxide blade never rusts and is oil- and lubricant-free. Easy no-tool blade change button lets you flip the blade for a fresh edge or replace it with a new blade. Ships with rounded-tip 10404 blade and is compatible with 10408 pointed-tip blade.

With the shape of a standard utility knife, the 10490 is sure to appeal to those looking for a safer blade in a familiar handle. Its manual-retract slider offers three fixed cutting positions for different tasks, as well as a fully retracted position for safe storage. Keep spare Slice® blades handy with the onboard blade garage, which is designed to hold one spare blade. Choose from compatible rounded-tip blades (10524), pointed-tip blades (10525), or serrated blades (10523). All Slice blades feature a finger-friendly® edge to reduce lacerations. They also offer superior wear resistance: Slice blades last up to 11 times longer than steel blades. In addition, Slice blades are chemically inert, which means they never rust. The ambidextrous 10490 ships with a rounded-tip blade. Cut safe with Slice.