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Trademark Class 8: Hand Tools

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

55,638live 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

#OwnerFilings
1KAI U.S.A., LTD.217
2WAHL CLIPPER CORPORATION162
3EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE BRANDS, LLC143
4GOOD SPORTSMAN MARKETING, L.L.C. (A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY)128
5CONAIR LLC121
6LIFETIME BRANDS, INC.109
7HOME DEPOT PRODUCT AUTHORITY, LLC101
8TARGET BRANDS. INC.99
9KAI CORPORATION98
10AOB PRODUCTS COMPANY93

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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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