A cutting tool (2)—in particular a rotary tool—is described, having a cutting edge (4) from which a rake face (6) and a clearance face (8) extend, characterized in that a groove (12) is introduced into the clearance face (8) in a region along the cutting edge (4) so that a part of the clearance face (8) is formed as a wear face (14) that extends between the groove (12) and the cutting edge (4) and is bounded by the groove (12) and the cutting edge (4). The groove (12) advantageously limits the wear of the cutting tool (2) in the region of the cutting edge (4) on the wear surface (14), so that overall the frictional forces that occur are kept small and the service life of the cutting tool (2) is extended. Furthermore, a cutting element for a cutting tool (2) as well as a method for manufacturing the cutting tool (2) are described.