Hyde Tools 42074 Top Slide Utility Knife, Red (Mini Card Packaging) | the Hyde Store
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№42074

Hyde Tools 42074 Red Powder-Coated Top Slide Utility Knife

BEST FOR · Powder-Coated Metal Body: Durable construction with a bright red or silver color for easy visibility.
MODEL 42074 · SKU H-42074 · UPC 079423420740
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Powder-Coated Metal Body: Durable construction with a bright red or silver color for easy visibility.

Official Hyde specifications

Powder-Coated Metal Body
Durable construction with a bright red or silver color for easy visibility
Heavy-Duty Blade Included
Comes with one carbon steel blade for robust performance
Convenient Adjustment
Quick and straightforward blade adjustment for efficient use
9 Cutting Depths
Versatile blade settings to suit different cutting tasks
Top-Slide Push Button
Simple mechanism for adjusting the blade with ease
PRODUCT FIT · IS THIS THE RIGHT TOOL? Straight answers. If it's the wrong tool for your job, we'll say so.

Choose this when: Powder-Coated Metal Body: Durable construction with a bright red or silver color for easy visibility.

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Is this the right tool for your job?

✓CHOOSE THIS WHEN
  • Powder-Coated Metal Body: Durable construction with a bright red or silver color for easy visibility.
  • Top-Slide Push Button: Simple mechanism for adjusting the blade with ease.
  • 9 Cutting Depths: Versatile blade settings to suit different cutting tasks.
✕CHOOSE A DIFFERENT TOOL WHEN
  • Documented blade support and American origin — the overlap nose and the Made-in-USA / US-made blade claims belong to the three-position 42070, not to this colored knife; if a supported blade and US manufacture are the requirement, buy the 42070.
  • Tool-free blade changes with a cushioned grip for constant blade swapping — the MAXXGRIP 42081.
  • Absolute no-play rigidity for the heaviest pulls and cold-weather work — the fixed-blade 42090.
  • Content-protected self-retracting cutting under a safety program — the Switchblade class.
  • Single-pass depth through thick flooring — the 25mm snap-off 42051.

For these jobs—use this instead

THE JOB, THE REASON, AND THE BETTER TOOL
Documented blade support and American origin The overlap nose and the Made-in-USA / US-made blade claims belong to the three-position 42070, not to this colored knife; if a supported blade and US manufacture are the requirement, buy the 42070. BETTER TOOL Top Slide Utility Knife 42070 Single-pass depth through thick flooring Single-pass depth through thick flooring — the 25mm snap-off 42051. BETTER TOOL 25mm Snap-Off Blade Utility Knife with 42051 Tool-free cushioned blade swaps Tool-free blade changes with a cushioned grip for constant blade swapping — the MAXXGRIP 42081. BETTER TOOL MAXXGRIP® Utility Knife 42081 No-play rigidity in cold weather Absolute no-play rigidity for the heaviest pulls and cold-weather work — the fixed-blade 42090. BETTER TOOL HD Fixed Blade Utility Knife 42090

How the pros run it

01

Index to the depth, not past it

Nine positions exist to be used precisely — set the shallowest step that clears the material for the stiffest, safest cut, and step out only as far as the stock requires. Flip before you replace. The trapezoid blade is double-ended; reverse it for a second fresh edge when the first drags before spending a new blade. Renew at the drag. A dull edge tempts a harder push and a slip; change the reversible blade the moment the cut stops parting cleanly. Retract every time; used blades are sharps. Slide the blade home on set-down, and drop spent double-ended blades into a sharps container — each carries two live edges.

Asked before buying

BUYER QUESTIONS, ANSWERED BEFORE YOU ORDER
How many depth positions?
Nine — fine-step depth control, versus the three of the 42070.
Why red?
High visibility — easy to spot on a cluttered site or in a gang box, and easy to color-code by crew or blade type. The 42075 is the same knife in silver.
Does it have the overlap nose and US-made blade like the 42070?
Its documented facts don't carry those claims — the overlap-nose blade support and Made-in-USA blade are stated for the 42070. Buy the 42070 if those are the requirement.
Snap-off or trapezoid?
Trapezoid — a stout double-ended blade you flip and replace, not a segmented snap-off.
What is "mini-card packaging"?
A compact retail card rather than a full blister pack — the small point-of-sale form; it does not change the knife.

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Model & SKUModel 42074 · SKU H-42074 · UPC 079423420740
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Specs & documentation

Full specification details
catalog product name
Red Powder-Coated Top Slide Utility Knife
official family claim
9 blade positions
official family claim
1 heavy-duty blade included
official product name
Retractable Blade Utility Knife
official variant identity
42074 — Red
official description
The Top Slide Utility Knife features a powder-coated red metal body, making it easy to spot on any worksite. This utility knife includes a top-slide push button for easy blade adjustment, with 9 cutting positions to accommodate various cutting needs. The knife comes with one heavy-duty blade. Key Features: Powder-Coated Metal Body: Durable construction with a bright red or silver color for easy visibility. Top-Slide Push Button: Simple mechanism for adjusting the blade with ease. 9 Cutting Depths: Versatile blade settings to suit different cutting tasks. Heavy-Duty Blade Included: Comes with one carbon steel blade for robust performance. Benefits: Easy Identification: Bright red color option ensures the knife is easily found at worksites. Durability: Powder-coated metal construction offers long-lasting reliability. Convenient Adjustment: Quick and straightforward blade adjustment for efficient use.
official feature
Powder-Coated Metal Body: Durable construction with a bright red or silver color for easy visibility.
official feature
Top-Slide Push Button: Simple mechanism for adjusting the blade with ease.
official feature
9 Cutting Depths: Versatile blade settings to suit different cutting tasks.
official feature
Heavy-Duty Blade Included: Comes with one carbon steel blade for robust performance.
official feature
Convenient Adjustment: Quick and straightforward blade adjustment for efficient use.
Hyde official catalog evidence ↗Hyde Tools manufacturer source ↗
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