Which tool has a retractable blade for cutting various materials with straight-edge guidance?

• A. Scissors
• B. Tin Nips
• C. Utility Knife
• D. Claw Hammer

Answer: (C)

A tool with a retractable blade designed for cutting a variety of materials using a straight edge is a utility knife. The retractable blade enhances safety when not in use, and replaceable blades let you switch to the right edge for different materials. You typically run the blade along a straightedge or ruler to achieve a clean, straight cut, making it ideal for cutting cardboard, vinyl, drywall, foam board, and similar materials. Other tools don’t fit because scissors have fixed blades and aren’t designed for guided straight cuts with a retractable blade, tin nips are for cutting metal and don’t provide a retractable blade, and a claw hammer has no cutting blade at all.