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Trademark Class 8: Hand Tools

Hand tools and implements, hand-operated; cutlery; side arms, except firearms; razors.

55,717live trademarks

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Trademark applications and registrations in Class 8 over the past 15 years.

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Class 8 covers hand tools and implements that are hand-operated, cutlery, side arms (except firearms), and razors. With approximately 55,700 live marks, the class serves a diverse range of industries from professional trades and culinary arts to personal grooming and outdoor recreation. The defining characteristic of all Class 8 goods is manual operation — the moment a tool adds a motor, it moves to Class 7.

The top filing entities — Overseas Operation Services (Flatfee Corp), LegalForce RAPC, and Kunzler Bean & Adamson — reflect the mix of high-volume trademark filing services and specialized IP firms handling portfolios for cutlery manufacturers, grooming brands, and tool companies. The presence of flat-fee filing services among the top filers indicates the popularity of Class 8 among smaller consumer brands, particularly in the kitchen knife and personal grooming segments.

Classification errors in Class 8 most commonly involve the boundaries with Classes 7, 10, and 21. The Class 7 boundary is straightforward: powered tools are Class 7, hand-operated tools are Class 8. However, electric razors are an exception — they remain in Class 8 alongside manual razors, as the USPTO treats razors as a unified product category. Surgical and dental instruments, despite being hand tools, belong in Class 10 because their medical purpose governs classification. The Class 21 boundary affects tableware: knives, forks, and spoons are Class 8 cutlery, but plates, bowls, and cups are Class 21 tableware. Side arms such as swords and daggers are Class 8, but firearms are Class 13.

Kitchenware brands commonly file across Classes 7, 8, 11, and 21 to cover electric appliances, cutlery, cooking apparatus, and kitchen containers. Tool manufacturers pair Class 8 with Class 6 for metal hardware and Class 9 for measuring instruments. Grooming brands typically combine Class 8 for razors with Class 3 for shaving creams and Class 21 for grooming accessories like brushes and combs.

What's Included in Class 8

Class 8 includes mainly hand-operated tools and implements for performing tasks, such as drilling, shaping, cutting and piercing.

hand-operated agricultural, gardening and landscaping tools;
hand-operated tools for carpenters, artists and other craftspersons, for example, hammers, chisels and gravers;
handles for hand-operated hand tools, such as knives and scythes;
electric and non-electric hand implements for personal grooming and body art, for example, razors, implements for hair curling, tattooing, and for manicure and pedicure;
hand-operated pumps;

machine tools and implements driven by a motor (Cl. 7);
surgical cutlery (Cl. 10);
pumps for bicycle tyres (Cl. 12), pumps specially adapted for use with balls for games (Cl. 28);
side arms being firearms (Cl. 13);
paper knives and paper shredders for office use (Cl. 16);

🔪 Kitchen knives and chef knife sets

🪛 Screwdrivers and wrenches

✂️ Garden shears and pruning tools

🪒 Razors and shaving implements

🥫 Hand-operated can openers

✂️ Scissors for household use

🪚 Hand saws and files

🍴 Spoons, forks, and cutlery sets

Top Filers in Class 8

#	Owner	Filings	Registered	First Reg.	Latest Reg.
1	KAI U.S.A., LTD.	220	203	Apr 20, 1982	Dec 23, 2025
2	WAHL CLIPPER CORPORATION	159	134	Jul 11, 1950	Mar 10, 2026
3	EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE BRANDS, LLC	141	132	May 21, 1907	Feb 17, 2026
4	CONAIR LLC	110	85	Apr 19, 1994	Feb 24, 2026
5	LIFETIME BRANDS, INC.	108	105	Apr 13, 1948	Nov 7, 2023
6	HOME DEPOT PRODUCT AUTHORITY, LLC	100	90	Dec 23, 1969	Jan 27, 2026
7	TARGET BRANDS. INC.	96	38	Feb 25, 1986	Feb 24, 2026
8	GOOD SPORTSMAN MARKETING, LLC	93	92	Jul 23, 1991	May 14, 2024
9	AOB PRODUCTS COMPANY	93	93	Jun 27, 1961	Jan 28, 2025
10	KAI CORPORATION	91	48	Dec 9, 1980	Feb 17, 2026

Top Law Firms in Class 8

#	Firm	Total	Registered	Pending	Dead
1	Overseas Operation Services, Inc. DBA Flatfee Corp.	560	352	153	55
2	LegalForce RAPC Worldwide, P.C.	512	171	47	294
3	Kunzler Bean & Adamson	470	392	25	53
4	Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, P.C.	467	321	42	104
5	GOLDMAN LAW GROUP	463	362	5	96
6	DI LI LAW, P.C.	444	372	2	70
7	Seed IP Law Group LLP	414	196	51	167
8	Intellectual Property Consulting, LLC	394	281	24	89
9	Usa	391	233	101	57
10	TIANYU LAW GROUP, INC.	351	274	22	55

Recent Registrations

Mark	Owner	Registered	Goods & Services
SAWYER-ASSIST	NORWOOD INDUSTRIES, INC.	Mar 10, 2026	Hand-operated log handling tools, namely, hooks, carriers and peaveys; tree-felling jacks, namely, manually-operated jacks; hand operated sawmills; accessories for sawmills in the nature of manual toe boards, namely, hand operated lifting jacks; sawmill accessories in the nature of blade systems consisting of blade guide rollers or ceramic guides, namely, manually-operated guides for saws; Sawmills, namely band sawmills, chainsaw sawmills, portable sawmills, stationary sawmills and hydraulic sawmills; accessories for sawmills in the nature of log rollers and log turners, namely, log moving machines; toe boards for sawmills, namely, toe rollers for log beds; hydraulic jacks for sawmills; attachments for sawmills, namely, metal clamps for holding and securing logs, namely clamps, log dogs, log rests, log rest actuators, all hydraulic; attachments for sawmills, namely, wood debarking tool attachment and lap siding and shingle maker attachment in the nature of power-operated jig saws, sawmill bed extensions; log loader and repositioning kits consisting of hydraulic log lifters for sawmills, powered ramps, winches and cables for lifts; log handling tools, namely, leveling mounts for machines in the nature of sawmill bed levelers; power-operated sawmill bed support jacks, legs specially adapted for sawmills and stands for machines; sawmill band blade support and guide system in the nature of blade guide rollers and ceramic guides, namely, cutting guides; fitted protective covers for sawmill blades; devices for lubricating sawmills, namely, lubrication machines; bandsaw blades; semi-automatic power operated blade sharpener tools for bandsaw blades; semi-automatic saw tooth-setting machines for bandsaw blades; power operated saw machines, namely, portable board edgers and stationary board edgers; machines parts, namely, wood moulding blades; Forestry equipment, namely, ATV and tractor log skidders and hydraulic log skidders in the nature of mechanical and hydraulic lifts, lifting jacks other than hand-operated and winches; tractor-towed forestry instruments, namely, grapples
EWQKA	Decai Huang	Mar 10, 2026	Class 008: Electric hair trimmers; Daggers; Forks and spoons being tableware; Scissors; Blades for manually-operated tools; Can openers, non-electric; Flat irons for hair, electric; Folding knives; Gardening shears and scissors; Hand tools, namely, hand-operated reaching devices for picking up and removing trash, litter and objects; Razor knives; Battery-powered animal nail grinders; Eyelash curlers; Crow bars; Vegetable knives
DYNICASA	Shenzhen Baisheng Building Materials Trading Co., Ltd	Mar 10, 2026	Class 008: Curling irons; Curling tongs; Electric hair crimper; Electric hair straightening irons; Electric hair trimmers; Nail scissors; Hand-operated ski sharpening instruments; Manicure sets; Electric hair curling irons; Electric manicure sets
ONLYCOOKER	HE HONGSHENG	Mar 10, 2026	Class 008: Table cutlery; Flatware being knives, forks, and spoons; Table forks; Stainless steel table knives, forks and spoons; Table knives, forks and spoons for babies
VADEROWO	Zehao Wu	Mar 10, 2026	Vegetable slicers; Shoe lasts being hand tools; Hand tools, namely, grafting tools; Harpoons for commercial fishing; Beard clippers; Spades; Palette knives; Hand tools, namely, miter boxes; Hand saws, namely, miter saws; Electric hair cutters; Callus cutters; Hand tools, namely, lawn aerators; Utility knives; Hand-powered staple guns; Pruning shears
QSNFNF	Zhou Yaxi	Mar 10, 2026	Class 008: Hunting knives; Non-electric shavers; Hand tools, namely, files; Harpoons for commercial fishing; Hand tools, namely, grooving tools; Electric shavers; Hair cutting scissors; Lawn and garden tools, namely, cultivators; Hand-powered cultivators for gardening; Ear piercing apparatus; Hand tools, namely, pliers sets; Eyelash curlers; Gardening tools, namely, a manually operated tool for injecting solid fertilizer spikes into the soil; Hair trimmers; Hand tools, namely, knife sharpeners; Hand tools, namely, gouges; Paint scrapers being hand tools; Ceramic knives
D DELUXE LINE	Deluxe Line Inc.	Mar 10, 2026	Hair cutting scissors; Razors; On-line retail store services featuring hair cutting scissors, razors and other hair cutting tools and accessories.
MACXCOIP	Danyang Tirelessly Tools Co., Ltd.	Mar 10, 2026	Bits for hand drills; Gimlets; Manual drills; Punches being hand tools; Hand tools, namely, scrapers; Spanners; Centre punches being hand tools; Hand-operated cutting tools; Drill bits for hand drills; Hand-operated carpenters' augers
PQFHO	Zicheng Huang	Mar 10, 2026	Class 008: Shovels; Scissors; Daggers; Forks and spoons being tableware; Battery-powered animal nail grinders; Blades for manually-operated tools; Can openers, non-electric; Flat irons for hair, electric; Folding knives; Gardening shears and scissors; Hand tools, namely, hand-operated reaching devices for picking up and removing trash, litter and objects; Household knives; Electric hair trimmers; Hand-operated nail clippers for pets; Razor knives
BELLA-LU	David's Rising Capital	Mar 10, 2026	Hair curling iron; hair straightener; pliers for use with hair extensions; hand-operated hair tools, namely, tools for clamping hair, tools for gripping hair, and tools for beading hair extension loops; Hair extensions; cases specially adapted for holding or carrying hair extensions and hair pieces; hair elastics; hair bonnets being coiffure bonnets; hair rods; hair grips; claw clips for hair; hair clamps; hair grips; beads, other than for making jewelry, in the nature of hair extensions beads; tape for fixing hair extensions; beads, other than for making jewelry, in the nature of hair beads; hair pins; hair roller pins; Pillow cases for the protection of hair; pillow slips for the protection of hair; Hand-held hair dryers; bags and cases specially adapted for holding or carrying hand-held electric hair dryers; Hair brushes; hair combs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are electric razors in Class 8?

Electric razors and shavers are classified in Class 8 alongside manual razors. The USPTO treats razors as a single category regardless of whether they are electric or manual.

What is the difference between Class 8 cutlery and Class 21 tableware?

Class 8 covers forks, knives, and spoons (cutlery). Class 21 covers other tableware like plates, bowls, cups, and serving dishes. If it has a blade or tines for cutting/eating, it is Class 8.

Are surgical instruments in Class 8?

No. Surgical and medical instruments belong in Class 10. Class 8 covers general-purpose hand tools and cutlery, not specialized medical devices.

Are Swiss Army knives and multi-tools in Class 8?

Yes. Multi-tools, pocket knives, and Swiss Army-style tools are classified in Class 8 as hand tools and cutlery. Even multi-tools with built-in LED lights or other small electronic features remain in Class 8 because the primary function is as a hand tool.

Where do kitchen scissors belong?

Kitchen scissors and household shears belong in Class 8 alongside other cutlery and hand-operated cutting tools. This includes poultry shears, herb scissors, and general-purpose kitchen scissors.

Are swords and daggers in Class 8 or Class 13?

Swords, daggers, machetes, and other side arms (bladed weapons) belong in Class 8, not Class 13. Class 13 is exclusively for firearms, ammunition, and explosives. Decorative or collectible swords are also Class 8.

Does Class 8 cover gardening hand tools?

Yes. Hand-operated gardening tools such as trowels, pruning shears, hand rakes, and weeding tools belong in Class 8. Power-operated garden equipment like electric hedge trimmers or gas-powered leaf blowers belongs in Class 7.

Are tattoo needles and piercing tools in Class 8?

Tattooing and body piercing implements that are not electrically powered are classified in Class 8. Electric tattoo machines belong in Class 7. The needles and hand tools used in the process are Class 8 hand implements.

What multi-class strategy should a knife brand consider?

Knife brands should file in Class 8 (knives and cutlery), Class 21 (knife blocks, cutting boards, kitchen accessories), and Class 35 (retail services). Brands offering knife sharpening services should add Class 40 (material treatment). Premium knife brands may also add Class 18 for leather knife sheaths.

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