Trademark class 8 · Goods
Class 8: Hand tools and cutlery
Trademark class 8 covers hand tools and cutlery.
Covers hand-operated hand tools and implements, cutlery (knives, forks and spoons), side arms other than firearms, and razors. This class is for manually operated implements rather than power-driven machines. Kitchen cutlery and professional tools such as chisels, spanners and pruning shears all belong here.
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Check your name in class 8 →What class 8 covers
Examples of goods in this class:
- ✓ kitchen knives and chef's knives
- ✓ forks and spoons
- ✓ chisels and screwdrivers
- ✓ spanners and wrenches
- ✓ garden pruning shears
- ✓ razors and razor blades
- ✓ hand saws
- ✓ scissors
- ✓ letter openers
- ✓ swords and bayonets
Typical businesses that register in class 8
- knife and cutlery brands
- hand tool manufacturers
- garden tool brands
- shaving and grooming brands
- craft and hobbyist tool suppliers
What's not in class 8
Common mix-ups — these belong in another class, so filing class 8 alone wouldn't cover them:
- × power-operated tools such as electric drills (class 7)
- × kitchen utensils that are not cutlery, such as ladles (class 21)
- × surgical instruments (class 10)
Related classes
Businesses in class 8 often file in these too:
Frequently asked questions
- What is trademark class 8?
- Covers hand-operated hand tools and implements, cutlery (knives, forks and spoons), side arms other than firearms, and razors. This class is for manually operated implements rather than power-driven machines. Kitchen cutlery and professional tools such as chisels, spanners and pruning shears all belong here.
- How many trademarks are on the UK register in class 8?
- 24,387 marks on the UK register reference class 8 (as of June 2026), counting UK national marks plus international (Madrid) marks designating the UK.
- What goods or services are in class 8?
- Class 8 includes kitchen knives and chef's knives, forks and spoons, chisels and screwdrivers, spanners and wrenches, garden pruning shears, razors and razor blades, among others. Your trademark only covers the goods or services you actually list when you file.
- Do I need to register in more than one class?
- Possibly. A trademark is only protected in the classes you register, and you pay a fee per class. Businesses in class 8 often also file in class 7, class 21, class 6.
- How much does it cost to register a trademark in class 8?
- Registering in class 8 costs £205 if you file online directly with the UK IPO, covering this one class; each additional class is £60. The fee isn't refunded if your mark is refused, so it's worth checking the name is free in class 8 before you file. See the full cost breakdown .
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Check your name free →Last reviewed June 2026
Class headings are a guide, not the full legal specification. When you file, you list the exact goods or services you need — this is general information, not legal advice. See also our guide to registering a UK trademark, or find your classes by business type.