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For quilting, sewing, and other crafting projects, a rotary cutter such as the Rollex 509 or the Rolly 467 is often a more desirable tool to use than a regular utility knife. But you might occasionally run into situations where your cutter “skips threads” and doesn’t make clean cuts. What can you do when this [...]

In some cases, a utility knife can be used to quickly remove or clean up small imperfections in various materials. But if you have serious removal and cleaning work to do, then a tool such as the Scraper 5196 or the Cleany 544 would be a better choice. Martor USA scrapers are ideal for a [...]

In our last post, we told you how Martor USA box cutters with snap-off blades can help improve working efficiency. As a follow-up, we’d like to remind you that in addition to the cutting tools themselves, we also carry a variety of snap-off replacement blades for you to choose from. Snap-off replacement blades are available in [...]

All work and no play is hardly the recipe for a balanced, fulfilling life. There definitely comes a time to put away the serious utility knives and get out your hobby or artwork tools instead. Martor USA carries a full line of cutting instruments designed specifically for the precision work required in many hobbies and [...]

If you routinely use a safety sack opener as well as a utility knife, then you might be interested in purchasing one of the EasyPAK combos from MartorUSA.com. Each EasyPAK features our Easysafe 121001 safety sack opener, plus another popular cutting tool. Some variations include: EasyPAK A9903 (Multiset and Easysafe) EasyPAK A9897 (Maxisafe and Easysafe) EasyPAK A9901 [...]

One of our bestselling products is the Martor USA Maxisafe 3-Sided Slider. This smartknife has a body crafted from glass-reinforced polycarbonate and features a 3-sided slider that allows for easy operation by both left- and right-handed users. It also offers longer blade extension than the Merak, Martego, and Optisafe utility knives, making it perfect for cutting [...]

Do you do a lot of caulking work? If so, then you know how hard it can be to clip off the end silicone caulk and sealant tubes. To use a regular utility knife for the job, you first have to hold the tube against a sturdy surface for support. Other cutting tools are feasible, [...]

Sometimes you have to trim family pictures down to size before putting them in a decorative frame. Many people use scissors for this task, only to end up with an unevenly cut photo that sits crookedly in the frame. For a straighter cut every time, try using a hobby knife and guide ruler instead. The [...]

For those of you that need to make precise cuts along a straight line or at a certain angle, we carry many useful accessories that can guide your utility knife. For example, we have T-section aluminum rulers with cutter tracing grooves that will ensure a uniformly straight cut, and we also sell a guide rail [...]

Sometimes the best tool for the job is a fixed blade knife or cutter instead of a smart knife with an auto-retract blade. We carry a number of fixed blade cutting tools and deburring tools that are designed to work with different materials. For example, our Universal 10107 cutter with a serrated blade can be used [...]