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Home » DIY FAQs » Hand & Power Tools » Utility Knives » I need to cut the carpet out of a room that I am remodeling. Is there a special type of utility knife designed for this?

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Yes. A carpet knife is what you need. Its angled design allows you to access hard-to-reach places where a regular utility might not be able to reach.
 

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