For the Knife of Me - How to choose a utility knife

This Week's Tool-a-Day Giveaway!

We already have a slew of winners for this fantastic Irwin knife, my personal favourite in the utility knife department.  You can win too. You're automatically entered to win if you subscribe to the free ToolGirl Newsletter.  We generate a random winner every day.

Why a Snap Blade?
The Irwin Bi-Metal Snap blade actually contains 8 mini-blades.  When you notice that your blade is starting to lose its edge (and don't let it go until it's as dull as a fish's abdomen!) you simply extend the blade, snap off the old segment along a scored line and voila!  Fresh new cutting surface. 

The Irwin snap knife is ergonomically designed and easy to control.  It has a handy storage hatch for up to 3 replacement blades, and the blades themselves are composed of two different kinds of metal to maximize efficiency. 

The body of the blade is spring steel, so you can exert a lot of pressure without breaking the blade and launching bits of shrapnel into places they were never meant to go.  Tough, hIgh-speed steel forms the blade edge, enabling the edge to remain sharp much longer.  You'll get 3 times the number of cuts you'd get with a regular carbon steel blade.

Irwin also makes a Pro model that has a slightly stickier grip, contains free refills, and comes in two sizes to fit your very own hand.  Available at most hardware retailers.

Daily Draw Winners of the Irwin Snap Blade Utility Knife

Thursday's winner - Tom Farr, Schomberg, Ontario

Friday's winner - Dino Salvatori, Richmond Hill, Ontario (hey, I grew up there)

Saturday's winner - Kevin Doyle, Palm Bay , Florida

Sunday's winner - Louise Cooper, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

Monday's winner - Kathryn Bowman, Cambridge, Ontario

Tuesday's winner - Penny Hurlbut, Vestal, New York

Wednesday's winner - Corinne Summers, Acton, Ontario

Thursday's winner - Meghan McLeod, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Friday's winner - Mark Waldner, Baldur, Manitoba

Saturday's winner - Debbie White, Hendersonville, Tennessee

Sunday's winner - Sue Smith, Uriah, Alabama