A folding trimming knife is a compact, pocketable hand tool designed for controlled trimming and accurate cutting of soft materials such as wallpaper, carpet edges, vinyl flooring, rubber sheeting and packaging. The Draper Tools DR24383 Folding Trimming Knife folds to a slim profile for safe storage and is intended primarily for finishing and trimming tasks where precision and portability are required.

The blade is manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel (commonly AISI 420 grade) with a satin/passivated finish to reduce staining and friction during cutting. The knife uses a single-edge replaceable blade with a cutting edge of approximately 45–55 mm (actual cutting length depends on the blade fitted) and a ground edge suited to trimming tasks rather than heavy-duty chopping. The handle is moulded from glass-filled nylon (PA66) with an ergonomically contoured profile and a textured surface for secure grip; a soft TPR overmould may be used on some batches for enhanced comfort. The folding hinge pin and locking components are stainless steel to resist corrosion in workshop and on-site environments. Thread type/head type/drive type are not applicable to this hand tool.

Where applicable, the product is manufactured under Draper Tools’ quality management processes and to the company’s internal production standards; Draper Tools operates to ISO 9001 quality systems for tooling manufacture and the knife is supplied with CE marking where required for market regulations. As a hand tool, it is designed to meet common UK and EU safety expectations for manual cutting implements.

Typical applications for the DR24383 include trimming wallpaper, cutting carpet and underlay to size, trimming linoleum and vinyl edges, skiving insulation materials, and general workshop trimming tasks. Industries that commonly use folding trimming knives are flooring and interiors installation, decorating, joinery and general maintenance and facilities management.

Key benefits include the stainless blade for improved corrosion resistance compared with carbon steels, a robust polymer handle that reduces weight while maintaining impact resistance, and a safe folding mechanism that locks the blade closed for transport. The cutter accepts standard Draper replacement blades and is compatible with commonly available single-edge replacement blades for convenience on site.

Duchy Fasteners stocks the DR24383 folding trimming knife as single units for trade and retail, with replacement blades available in packs (typically packs of 10) and bulk quantities for installers and workshops. Contact us for current stock sizes and pack options.