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Do you have a workbench or toolbox in your garage? Are you the type of person who likes to tinker on cars, motorcycles, and anything else with an engine? If so, then you’ll want to keep an all-purpose utility knife nearby for any quick cutting job that might come up. You probably already have a [...]

In our last post, we examined some of the direct costs associated with workplace injuries resulting from utility knife or cutting tool accidents. This time around, we want to take a look at some of the indirect costs that may arise from the same incident. These include: Increased health insurance costs Higher workman’s compensation premiums [...]

We’re now getting into the busy season for landscapers, so it’s a good time to buy some new cutting tools for your crew. Obviously, your guys will use heavy-duty shears and saws for most of their work, but they’ll also need a sturdy utility knife, safety sack opener, or ring knife for smaller cutting jobs. [...]

In this post we’d like to remind you to check out the Promotions page at www.MartorUSA.com from time to time. On that page, you’ll discover special deals and exciting discounts that can be applied to your box cutter, utility knife, or cutting tool purchase. Current promotions include the following: Box Topper safety cutter and revolutionary [...]

If your Martor USA cutting tool gets damaged or worn out, it might not be necessary to purchase a whole new unit. We carry many replacement parts that will have your utility knife or box cutter working like new in no time. Available from our website, these replacement parts include slider inserts, screws, springs, spare [...]

How do you dispose of used or dull utility knife blades? Throwing them in a regular trash can is not the smartest move, as even dull blades can cause injuries. A better method of blade disposal would be to collect them in a container and then recycle them at Martor USA. We have two different [...]

To ensure safety and help reduce accidents, we want to remind you that standard utility knives should not be used as scrapers. Doing so can cause injury to the user and also damage the surface you are trying to clean. For this type of job, actual scrapers should be used instead. MartorUSA.com carries many all-purpose [...]

You might think the most important reason to always use a sharp blade in your Martor USA box cutter or utility knife is so that you can make precision cuts when required. While that’s true, it is only part of the equation. Another reason for keeping blades sharp has to do with safety. When you [...]

Martor USA will be attending another great safety event this month as we head downstate to Wisconsin Dells for the 70th Annual Wisconsin Safety & Health Expo from April 16 to April 18. Attendees will not only be able to visit the official Martor booth to check out our box cutters and other cutting tools, [...]

Now that April is here and the ground is thoroughly thawed, you can finally start to prep your yard for the spring and summer growing seasons. As you go about chores such as cleaning up winter debris, tilling the soil in your garden, or planting bulbs in your flower beds, make sure you have access [...]