If you watch any of the numerous remodeling, rehabbing, and building programs on television, you’ll most likely agree that these guys make all their projects seem so easy and fast. They give me a false sense of self-confidence. I finally noticed that they do a lot of work with utility knives, especially retractable knives. They use tape slitters, safety cutters, and stretch wrap cutters for many types of work such as boxing and unboxing for storage or moving and temporary coverage. One show featured ergonomic knives that save your arm and hand strength while increasing power to the blades, and another emphasized safety features.

Posted: January 5th, 2009 under Retractable Knives, Uncategorized, Utility Knives.
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If there is one thing you always need and always depend on, it’s sharp blades. Crisp, new, honed, sharp, blades. Industrial knives have many features and high tech production qualities, but you can’t underestimate the value of sharp blades. Whether they’re trapezoid blades or hook blades, you have to have them. Solingen blades are always a good buy. They originated in Germany and the Germans are known for precision, attention to detail, and quality. Take advantage of their great reputation and outstanding products, and add a quantity to your inventory so you’re always ready.

Posted: January 4th, 2009 under Blades, Trapezoid Blades.
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We use tools everyday for seemingly everything. Cooking, crafts, hobbies, repairs, construction, and so forth. The list could go on and on, from small to large projects, simple to complex. On the one hand, if you need to cut box tops, you’re probably looking for a substantial utility knife that can stand up to material fraying and corrugated edge fragments. On the other, you might need an industrial knife or sheet cutter. Look online for all the information you need on top notch safety utility knives of all kinds. Get the knives and blades you need for the project at hand.

Posted: December 30th, 2008 under Box Cutter, Safety Knife, Uncategorized, Utility Knife.
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Deburring is a process that can be easy or difficult. Much of the difference depends on what tools you use. Deburring knives require a high level of precision to remove ragged and broken edges. Deburring tools need to smooth and even out the fragments that remain on edges and seams. It’s important to use the right size tool and blades. A high-end safety knife might have concave edged ceramic blades with a plastic storage handle.

Deburring Tool
Posted: December 29th, 2008 under Deburring Tools, Martor Safety Knives, Uncategorized.
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The food industry is tightly monitored and regulated to keep workers and patrons safe through high quality handling of food and food accessories. There are particular food grade safety knives to promote enhanced handling of food items through security features. When you look at these knives, make note that they require a special tool to access the blade. In that way, the blades are protected from unauthorized use, contamination and cross-handling of food items. Also check the type of blades they require since some are square and some are trapezoid blades.

Posted: December 29th, 2008 under Blades, Safety Knives, Trapezoid Blades.
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When you work with stretch wrap you realize it comes in different sizes, depths, and thicknesses depending on the project or use. The tricky part is to be sure you have the exact safety stretch wrap cutters you need to do a good job. Thin, thick, multilayer, polystyrene, may require you to use different types of utility knives. The best products are going to be ergonomic knives with safety features and built-in flexibility as tape slitters also.

Posted: December 27th, 2008 under Stretch Wrap Cutter, Utility Knives.
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The American Society of Safety Engineers and Industrial Accident Prevention Association work diligently to promote safety awareness at the workplace. Considering all the specialized tools that engineers use for millions of different projects, it’s no wonder there are also specialized safety industrial knives designed for each type of project. The governing organizations also support the importance of ergonomic knives to increase precision for the best results possible.
Posted: December 22nd, 2008 under Ergonomic Knives, Safety Knives.
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Mandatory installation of seat belts has been one of the outstanding innovations of the auto industry. They have also managed to keep up through the years from the first single strap hip belts, to sliding belts on a track above the window, to the current double shoulder and hip restraints. Children are likewise extremely safe nowadays in infant seats, car seats, and booster seats. The downside is what to do in an emergency or situation that requires a quick response and action? Those belts can jam especially if you are panicked. Keep an emergency kit in the car and include a safety seatbelt cutter. They’re usually signal red so you can see them easily and some have a holder for fast access plus a single spike in case you need to break a window.

Posted: December 22nd, 2008 under Safety Seatbelt Cutters.
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Fixed blade knives are without a doubt the most handy tools you need. The uses are universal and endless. There are all kinds from small versions like box cutters to larger knives for cutting drywall and sheet cutters. The blades are easy to replace and can be purchased in bulk if you’re a frequent user. The new ergonomic designs make handling easy and transfer force to the blade without putting undue pressure on your body. When you need all purpose help, good safety knives will provide you with the means for great work and protection against cuts and injuries.

Posted: December 21st, 2008 under Box Cutter, Fixed Blade Knives, Safety Knives.
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Not only does Martor USA stock a full selection of safe cutting tools that make job sites safer with less hazardous equipment, we also sell a full selection of cutting blades such as Trapezoid blades and hook blades. No matter the blade, we’ve got it, from the more popular blades to those that are obscure. Our blades are the best in the business, constructed of the finest and sharpest steel. Get the blade that you need today.
Trapezoid Blades
Posted: December 11th, 2008 under Blades, Trapezoid Blades, Uncategorized.
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