Trademark Class 8 under the NICE Classification covers hand-operated tools, cutting instruments, kitchen tools, razors, and mechanical hand tools that work without motors or engines.
If your business manufactures or sells hand tools, knives, scissors, hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, razors, or kitchen cutting tools, your trademark must be registered in Class 8.
This class is essential for industries like hardware tools, kitchenware, carpentry, agriculture, metalworking, salons, and household utility products.
#🧾 Detailed List of Goods Covered Under Class 8
A. Hand-Operated Hardware Tools
Screwdrivers and spanners
Hammers, pliers, wrenches
Hand saws and cutting pliers
Chisels, files, and crowbars
Toolkits for mechanics and electricians
B. Cutting Tools & Knives
Kitchen knives, butcher knives
Utility knives, blades, cutters
Paper cutters and craft knives
Scissors and shears
Surgical knives (non-electric)
C. Gardening & Agricultural Hand Tools
Shovels, spades, sickles
Pruning tools and shears
Hand rakes, hoes, trowels
Manual sprayers and weed removers
D. Personal Grooming Tools
Razors and shaving blades
Nail clippers, tweezers
Scissors for hair cutting
Manicure and pedicure tools
E. Hand-Operated Kitchen Tools
Peelers and graters
Can openers and corkscrews
Apple cutters, slicers, and choppers
Nutcrackers, garlic presses, mashers
#🚫 What’s Not Included in Class 8
❌ Item | ✅ Goes To |
|---|---|
Power tools, electric drills | Class 7 |
Machines or motor-operated tools | Class 7 |
Cutlery as table forks/spoons | Class 21 |
Surgical electric instruments | Class 10 |
Kitchen appliances (electrical) | Class 7 or 11 |
Firearms, weapons | Class 13 |
#💡 Practical Tips for Trademark Applicants
✅ Describe tools clearly:
“Hand-operated cutting tools,”
“Kitchen knives and choppers,”
“Razors and grooming tools,”
“Mechanical hand tools.”
✅ Use broad wording like:
“Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors.”
✅ If you sell cooking utensils or kitchenware, add Class 21.
✅ If your tools are electric or motorized, also include Class 7.
✅ For retail or wholesale of hardware products, add Class 35.
#🧠 Summary
Trademark Class 8 covers manual hand tools, knives, scissors, razors, gardening tools, and kitchen cutting tools.
If your business deals in hardware or hand-operated tools, your trademark must be registered under Class 8.
#❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Are kitchen knives included in Class 8?
✅ Yes, all non-electric cutting tools.
Q2. Are electric trimmers or power tools included?
❌ No, they belong to Class 7.
Q3. Are razors and shaving blades covered?
✅ Yes, all manual shaving tools are included.
Q4. Are gardening tools part of Class 8?
✅ Yes, but only hand-operated gardening tools.
Q5. Are toolkits included?
✅ Yes, if they contain manual tools.
