Rite Edge Electricians Wood Handle Hawkbill Utility Knife

The Rite Edge Electrician's Knife closes to 4 inches, pairing a 2.625-inch hawkbill blade with a 3-inch clip point blade that includes two wire stripper notches, both stainless and fitted to a wood handle with a stainless bolster.

The hawkbill blade's curved shape keeps the full edge in contact with material during a pull cut, which is what makes it well suited to stripping the outer jacket off heavy cable. The clip point blade handles more general cutting, and the two notches cut into its edge let an electrician strip a specific gauge of wire without reaching for a separate stripping tool during a job. Both blades open by hand with a nail nick and are held in place by a slip joint rather than a lock, since neither is meant to lock open during use, which keeps the mechanism simple and easy to fold shut one-handed once a task is finished.

This pattern has stayed a common pick among electricians and other tradespeople specifically because it combines both tasks in one small tool that fits easily into a pocket or tool bag. The wood handle keeps a comfortable grip through repeated use, and the stainless bolster adds some reinforcement at the pivot end where the knife sees the most wear. Explore more Specialty Knives.

• Hawkbill blade suited to pull cuts and cable jacket stripping
• Clip point blade with two wire stripper notches
• Wood handle with a stainless bolster
• 4-inch closed length