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different types of replaceable blades

standardized

typical name in the U.S. alternative names
double-edge razor blade
scalpel blade
carpet blade double-edge slotted blade
industrial slotted slitter blade
round corner slotted blade
    (or square corner)
utility blade trapezoid blade
single-edge razor blade
X-acto blades† hobby knife blades

† Although these technically aren't standardized, enough companies make clones that interoperate with X-acto products, such that it's basically a de facto standard.   [chart]

no standardized sizes