Stanley 10-525 Carpet Knife

Product Description

The STANLEY 10-525 is a carpet knife designed for cutting carpet, flooring underlayment, and heavy sheet materials during installation and trim work. Built for trade use, this knife delivers controlled, straight cuts in demanding flooring applications. Its compact form factor makes it easy to maneuver along baseboards, thresholds, and seams where precision matters. Flooring installers, general contractors, and skilled tradespeople working on residential and light commercial projects will find this tool suited to the repetitive cutting demands of a full install day. At 0.28 pounds, the knife is lightweight enough for extended use without fatigue.

The STANLEY 10-525 is used primarily in flooring installation and renovation work. It is well-suited for trimming carpet at walls and doorways, scoring underlayment, and cutting sheet vinyl or similar materials. This knife is a standard hand tool found on flooring crews working in residential homes, apartment renovations, and light commercial interiors. It is sold as an individual unit.

Key Features

• Dedicated carpet knife geometry for controlled cuts through carpet face and backing
• Lightweight at 0.28 pounds for reduced hand fatigue during extended use
• Compact form factor suited for close-quarter trimming along walls and thresholds
• Designed for single-unit purchase, making it easy to stock as a replacement tool

Compatibility

Designed as a standard carpet knife for use with compatible hook-style replacement blades in flooring installation and renovation applications.

Installation Notes

Carpet knives are used by flooring installers and general contractors and require no power source or special codes for operation. Always retract or cap the blade when the tool is not in active use to prevent injury. Replace blades when cutting resistance increases or edge quality degrades, as a dull blade increases the force needed and raises the risk of slipping. Follow all applicable jobsite safety guidelines for hand tool use.

Technical Specifications

• Weight: 0.28 pounds
• UPC: 76174105254
• Sold As: Each

Standard Information

• Brand: STANLEY
• Manufacturer Part Number: 10-525