Flat Head Screwdriver

Also known as

Flathead, Slotted Screwdriver, Flat Blade Screwdriver, Minus Screwdriver

Used for

Driving slotted screws and prying open paint cans, popping connector latches, and wedging apart tight-fitting panels. Dimmer sliders, some patch bay hardware, and older rack equipment still use slotted fasteners.

Trade note

Also called a "minus" screwdriver in some European countries (named for the — shape of the blade tip). The slotted drive is the oldest fastener system still in common use — predating the Phillips drive by decades.

Direct answer

Flat Head Screwdriver is used for driving slotted screws and prying open paint cans, popping connector latches, and wedging apart tight-fitting panels. Dimmer sliders, some patch bay hardware, and older rack equipment still use slotted fasteners. It is also known as Flathead, Slotted Screwdriver, Flat Blade Screwdriver, Minus Screwdriver. Trade note: Also called a "minus" screwdriver in some European countries (named for the — shape of the blade tip). The slotted drive is the oldest fastener system still in common use — predating the Phillips drive by decades.

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