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We want everyone to use Martor USA box cutters and utility knives the right way, so as part of our commitment to safety, we have produced a number of free training videos for our customers. These videos cover how to use and change the blades on several of our most popular products, and are available [...]

To the inexperienced eye, most box cutters and utility knives appear to be relatively similar in that they all have a handle, a blade, and some kind of retraction mechanism. So what is it that makes the utility knives at MartorUSA.com safer than the others? Basically, the answer comes down to ergonomic design, advanced safety features, and [...]

Safety training is not a once and done, sign the sheet that you were there. If you are an employee you probably have safety training at regular intervals throughout the year.  And yes, regulations require that you do sign a sheet verifying you were at that training session.   As employees come on board or [...]

If you are a reader of this blog, you already know the value of using only the best cutting tool available for your project.  This is not the place to substitute. There is no really good “generic” option.  Check out the great prices and selection for all you safety knife needs at www.martor usa.com.  If [...]

Ergonomics is the study of designing equipment and devices that fit the human body, its movements, and its cognitive abilities. Proper ergonomic design is necessary to prevent injuries, which can happen anytime and can lead to long-term disability.  This is especially true with most scissors, knives, and rotary cutting tools. It’s very hard for a [...]

There is so much media coverage of product safety today.  Whether it’s food safety, packaging safety, or safe use of electronics, and even personal safety while using appliances and sharp tools.  For some people it’s simply education while using the products, so probably all the media attention at least makes people stop and think.  Martor [...]

Do you work at a baking company?  Whether it’s donuts, cake mixes, or bread dough, most of the raw materials, sugars, flours, salt,  come bulk bagged.  Meaning you will have to cut through lots of sack tops during each shift.  Equip your employees with one of Martor’s  Safety Sack Openers. The Easysafe 121001 features a [...]

When you are about to pick up a box cutter or a safety or utility knife, do you really think about how dangerous they can be.  Probably not.  Your mind is probably focused on completing that cut or opening that package on the cabinet.  It’s good to know that Martor USA makes a safer cut [...]

Keep pace with “cutting” edge technology by checking out Martor’s New Catalog. There are always new cutting tools products coming on the market. They offer downloadable product catalogues on their site, and even offer free videos and guides. You know Martor for their safety knives, safety cutters and box cutters- many with unique, patented safety [...]

If you like to give useful gifts that will actually get used, I just saw a great gift or stocking stuffer.  Martor USA, the safer cutting specialists, have a neat CombiPak, Megasafe Safety Cutter and a Combi.  The Combi Connector easily attaches your Combi knife (109137) to any threaded extension pole and allows for an [...]