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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001026608-08-000147
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20080709
ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20080709
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20080709

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ACME UNITED CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000002098
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	CUTLERY, HANDTOOLS & GENERAL HARDWARE [3420]
		IRS NUMBER:				060236700
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			CT
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-07698
		FILM NUMBER:		08944827

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		60 ROUND HILL ROAD
		CITY:			FAIRFIELD
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06824
		BUSINESS PHONE:		203-254-6060

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		60 ROUND HILL ROAD
		CITY:			FAIRFIELD
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06824

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ACME SHEAR CO
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19710713
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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

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                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT
     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

         Date of report (date of earliest event reported): July 9, 2008

                             ACME UNITED CORPORATION
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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          Connecticut                    001-07698              06-0236700
(State or other jurisdiction of         (Commission          (I.R.S. Employer
 incorporation or organization)         file number)        Identification No.)


60 Round Hill Road, Fairfield, Connecticut                        06824
 (Address of principal executive offices)                       (Zip Code)

       Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 254-6060

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:

[_]  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
     (17 CFR 230.425)

[_]  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
     (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[_]  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
     Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[_]  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
     Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

                                       (1)
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ITEM 7.01.  REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.

On July 9, 2008, Acme United Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release
providing an update to its business outlook for the period ended June 30, 2008.
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report.


ITEM 9.01.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(c)  Exhibits

Exhibit Number             Description
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99.1                       Press release dated July 9, 2008.




                                   SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


ACME UNITED CORPORATION

By          /s/ WALTER C. JOHNSEN
         ------------------------------
                Walter C. Johnsen
                  Chairman and
             Chief Executive Officer

Dated:  July 9, 2008



By          /s/ PAUL G. DRISCOLL
         ------------------------------
                Paul G. Driscoll
               Vice President and
              Chief Financial Officer

Dated:  July 9, 2008

                                      (2)
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EXHIBIT INDEX


     Exhibit Number              Description
     --------------              -----------
     99.1                        Press release dated July 9, 2008.



                                      (3)
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EXHIBIT 99.1

ACME UNITED CORPORATION            NEWS RELEASE
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                            CONTACT: Paul G. Driscoll
                             Acme United Corporation
                   60 Round Hill Road    Fairfield, CT  06824
                  Phone: (203) 254-6060    FAX: (203) 254-6521
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                                              FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2008
                                              ----------------------------------


ACME UNITED CORPORATION PROVIDES UPDATE


         FAIRFIELD, CONN. - July 9, 2008 - Acme United Corporation (AMEX:ACU)
announced today that its sales and earnings for the second quarter ending June
30, 2008 will have meaningful growth.

         Walter C. Johnsen, Chairman and CEO said, "We are experiencing a strong
back to school period. Sales of our anti-microbial school scissors, rulers and
math kits are excellent. Our Westcott office and craft cutting and measuring
products are ahead of last year, The Clauss product line has continued to make
inroads in the industrial and hardware channels. Sales of our Physicians Care
first aid kits and medications are doing well.

         "Gross margins are under some pressure due to rising costs in raw
materials, labor, and transportation," Mr. Johnsen said. He added that careful
control of expenses and growth of revenues are expected to provide solid
earnings in the quarter.

         Mr. Johnsen also stated that he views this as a time of outstanding
opportunity for Acme United. The Company has recently expanded its credit line,
lowered its borrowing rate, and is positioned to take advantage of complementary
acquisitions of product lines or companies.


         ACME UNITED CORPORATION is a leading worldwide supplier of innovative
cutting, measuring and safety products to the school, home, office and
industrial markets.

         Forward-looking statements in this earnings release, included without
limitation, statements related to the Company's plans, strategies, objectives,
expectations, intentions and adequacy of resources. Investors are cautioned that
such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including
without limitation the following: (i) the Company's plans, strategies,
objectives, expectations and intentions are subject to change at any time at the
discretion of the Company; (ii) the Company's plans and results of operations
will be affected by the Company's ability to manage its growth, and (iii) other
risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the Company's filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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