DEWALT Utility Knife DWHT10990 ATOMIC Pocket Work Tool (Push Flip One Hand Opening Quick Slide Blade Change Tether Hole Drywall Box Hand Cutting)

DEWALT DWHT10990 ATOMIC COMPACT SERIES Push and Flip Folding Utility Knife

The DEWALT DWHT10990 ATOMIC COMPACT SERIES folding utility knife provides rapid, one-handed blade deployment and precise hand cutting across drywall, fiberglass insulation, corrugated cardboard, and heavy plastic sheeting. Built with an ergonomic aluminum frame that is 30% more compact than standard folding utility knives, this 0.29-lb pocket tool opens instantly with a simple push-and-flip wrist motion to keep your opposite hand free for stabilizing workpieces. Featuring a tool-free quick-slide-and-click blade retention mechanism with a push-up security release lever and an integrated lanyard tether hole, it delivers reliable cutting safety and convenient everyday carry across commercial jobsites and warehouse facilities.

Best Used For:

• Drywall and Acoustic Tile Installation: Scoring sheetrock panels, trimming acoustical ceiling tiles, and cutting vapor barrier poly sheeting on ladders.
• Packaging and Warehouse Operations: Slicing heavy double-wall corrugated shipping boxes, banding straps, and pallet shrink wrap with fast one-handed flipping.
• Jobsite Cable and Insulation Slicing: Trimming batt fiberglass insulation, scoring plastic conduit, and stripping heavy outer protective sheathing in tight workspaces.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• One-Handed Push-and-Flip Action: Smooth spring-assisted pivot enables instantaneous blade deployment with a simple flick of the wrist.
• 30% More Compact ATOMIC Profile: Streamlined aluminum chassis maximizes pocket portability and improves control during detailed curved cuts.
• Quick-Slide-and-Click Replacement: Press-free tool-less blade carrier allows rapid blade swaps in seconds without needing a screwdriver.
• Positive Locking Blade Mechanism: Heavy-duty internal lock and push-up lever prevent accidental blade disengagement during heavy pull cuts.
• Ergonomic Contoured Handle: Textured metal casing provides a slip-resistant grip and reduces palm fatigue during continuous demolition slicing.
• Lanyard Tether Ready Architecture: Integrated lanyard hole in the base facilitates compliance with work-at-height drop prevention safety standards.

What's Included

• (1) DEWALT DWHT10990 ATOMIC COMPACT SERIES Push and Flip Folding Utility Knife
• (1) Standard Heavy-Duty Carbon Steel Utility Blade

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: Press your thumb firmly against the forward spine groove of the blade holder to direct downforce into dense drywall and thick rubber sheeting without causing the folding hinge to flex.