How to Use utility knife in a Sentence

utility knife

noun
  • Put the tip of the utility knife blade against the hook and pinch the blade there with your thumb.
    — Popular Mechanics, 26 Jan. 2023
  • First, use a utility knife and a putty knife to cut and scrape away the old caulk.
    — Brett Martin, Popular Mechanics, 12 Sep. 2017
  • Score to the depth of a utility knife (if need be, score it from both sides) and snap it on the line.
    — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 23 Jan. 2018
  • If there is caulk, cut through it with a utility knife, taking care not to scratch the tile.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 14 Apr. 2023
  • To cut the tile, score with a utility knife, then snap it apart with your hands or with pliers.
    — Sarah Halverson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Use a utility knife to cut the top and backer veneers to match the blanks.
    — Neal Barrett, Popular Mechanics, 7 Aug. 2021
  • Use a razor blade or utility knife to trim excess film along the edges.
    — Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 31 July 2023
  • Around the side of the sign were blades meant to be loaded into a utility knife.
    — Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
  • To remove the zip ties, use strong scissors or a utility knife.
    — Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 14 Oct. 2021
  • Put a fresh blade into a utility knife and score the paint where the molding fits against the door.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 8 June 2020
  • This is an expensive kitchen knife, not a utility knife.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
  • This is an expensive kitchen knife, not a utility knife.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
  • This set includes a chef's knife, bread knife, utility knife and paring knife.
    — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
  • If the problem is paint, use a utility knife to cut through the layers of paint to loosen the hinges.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2023
  • Place the tile on a cutting board and trim that edge, using a ruler and utility knife with a new blade.
    — Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2022
  • With the kit in hand, use a utility knife to make a straight, clean cut to sever the damaged end of the hose.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2024
  • Slice through the softened caulk using a utility knife with a fresh blade or a caulk scraper.
    — Norman Becker, Popular Mechanics, 20 Feb. 2018
  • Use a utility knife to score the siding lengthwise, and break the siding along this line.
    — Merle Henkenius, Popular Mechanics, 2 May 2023
  • Use a utility knife with a fresh blade in it, or use a 1-inch-wide, razor-sharp chisel.
    — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 20 Feb. 2018
  • With a utility knife, cut down between the quills to separate them.
    — Dave Hurteau, Field & Stream, 29 June 2023
  • Let brownies cool until no longer warm, then, using a utility knife, slice and serve.
    — Virginia Willis, AJC.com, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Next, take a sharp utility knife and score a line around the perimeter of the protruding head of the tee.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 25 Aug. 2020
  • Using a utility knife, cut a piece of elastic cord 8 inches long and knot one end.
    — David Agrell, Popular Mechanics, 12 Dec. 2020
  • Ask an adult to carefully make a small hole in the center of the lid with the scissors or utility knife.
    — Scientific American, 21 Nov. 2019
  • With a utility knife, outline a small square on the tabletop with the white bubble in the center.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Once the piece is applied, use a straightedge and utility knife to trim and remove the excess.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Use a straightedge and utility knife to cut between the points, forming a notch in each pocket.
    — Jeremy Bennett, Popular Mechanics, 20 Aug. 2018
  • Once the piece is applied, trim and remove the excess with a straightedge and utility knife.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2023
  • If plastic wall anchors are left, slice the plastic off flush with the wall, using a sharp utility knife.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2024
  • The super-sharp utensils include – a chef’s knife, a santoku knife, and a utility knife.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024

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