Everyday things with hidden features we didn’t know the purpose of

[post_page_title]Utility knives [/post_page_title]

Most utility knives have a plastic cap at the end, and that’s not just for looks. It serves a pretty clever purpose. The lid can be pulled off from the knife frame, and used to break off the top of the knife blade. But why would you wan’t to do that?

Utility knives

Because it’s the equivalence of sharpening a kitchen knife with a sharpening stone. Using the plastic cap to break off a piece, reveals a new and sharper blade beneath. Like getting a new knife without paying for it.

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