#Introduction
Trademark Class 08 under the NICE Classification system includes hand-operated tools and implements, as well as cutlery, knives, and razors.
If your business manufactures or sells hardware tools, kitchen knives, scissors, gardening equipment, or shaving accessories, then Class 08 is where your brand belongs.
This class is ideal for companies dealing with manual tools used in industries like construction, woodworking, metalwork, tailoring, and home improvement.
#🧾 Detailed List of Goods Covered under Class 08
A. Hand Tools for Construction and Carpentry
Hammers, mallets, and sledgehammers
Screwdrivers (manual), wrenches, spanners, and pliers
Hand-operated saws and hacksaws
Chisels, files, and rasps
Nail pullers, crowbars, and pry bars
Hand drills, augers, and screw extractors
Manual cutting and shaping tools for wood or metal
Planes, hand-operated sanders, and scraping tools
Trowels and masonry hand tools
Hand riveters and hole punchers
B. Cutting and Sharpening Instruments
Scissors and shears for household or industrial use
Knives (hand tools), pocket knives, and cutters
Utility blades, box cutters, and razor blades
Scalpels and precision cutting instruments (non-medical)
Sharpening stones, knife sharpeners, and honing tools
Paper cutters and trimmers
C. Gardening and Agricultural Hand Tools
Hand-operated pruning shears, loppers, and secateurs
Spades, shovels, hoes, and rakes
Manual weed removers and tillers
Garden trowels and transplanters
Hand-operated sprayers for gardening
Manual hedge trimmers and sickles
D. Household and Kitchen Tools
Kitchen knives and cutlery sets
Vegetable peelers, graters, and slicers (manual)
Corkscrews, can openers, nutcrackers, and bottle openers (non-electric)
Meat cleavers, carving knives, and spatulas (hand-operated)
Scissors for household and tailoring use
E. Tailoring, Sewing & Beauty Tools
Tailor’s shears, scissors, and thread snips
Needles, crochet hooks, and knitting needles (manual)
Razors, shaving blades, and shaving sets (non-electric)
Manicure and pedicure instruments (nail files, clippers, tweezers)
Hair cutting scissors and barber tools
F. Locksmith and Precision Tools
Hand-operated metal files and locksmith tools
Pincers and wire cutters
Punches, dies, and hand presses
Watchmaker’s and jeweler’s tools (manual)
Hand-operated engraving and carving tools
G. Miscellaneous Manual Tools
Hand-operated demolition tools
Non-electric can openers and cheese slicers
Leather cutting and working tools
Manual tile cutters
Hand-operated marking and measuring tools (non-electronic)
Tool belts and tool holders (not of precious metal)
#🚫 What’s Not Included in Class 08
Power-driven or electric tools → Class 07
Medical or dental instruments → Class 10
Cutlery made of precious metals (decorative) → Class 14 or 21
Electric razors → Class 09 or 11
Firearms and weapons → Class 13
Measuring tools with electrical components → Class 09
#đź’ˇ Practical Tips for Trademark Applicants
Always specify “hand-operated” in your product description to avoid confusion with Class 07 (machines).
Use broad wording like:
“Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors.”If you make both manual and electric versions of a product (e.g., trimmers), consider filing in multiple classes (08 + 07 or 11).
Include specialized items like barber scissors, gardening tools, or kitchen knives to maximize coverage.
Focus on the function of the tool — not the material — for accurate classification.
#🧠Summary
Trademark Class 08 protects brands manufacturing or selling manual hand tools and implements, including cutlery, scissors, razors, and gardening tools.
From hardware and carpentry tools to kitchen and grooming accessories, this class is perfect for any business dealing with hand-operated instruments.
If your brand represents craftsmanship, precision, or home utility tools, then your trademark belongs in Class 08.
#âť“ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is included in Trademark Class 08?
All hand-operated tools, cutlery, razors, and manual implements are covered.
Q2. Are power tools included here?
No, power-operated or electric tools fall under Class 07.
Q3. Are kitchen knives covered under this class?
Yes, all non-electric kitchen knives and cutlery sets are included.
Q4. Do scissors belong in Class 08?
Yes, both household and professional scissors (e.g., tailoring, barbering) are included.
Q5. Are electric shavers covered here?
No, electric razors and trimmers are classified under Class 09 or 11.
Q6. Are gardening tools like spades and hoes part of this class?
Yes, all manual gardening tools are included.
Q7. Is cutlery made of precious metal included?
No, decorative or luxury cutlery made of precious metal falls under Class 14.
