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Due to the sluggish economy, many companies are looking for ways to trim costs and free up extra cash in their operating budgets. One way to do this is by purchasing entry-level Martor USA utility knives such as the Tekli 17000. The Tekli is a universal cutter made with a die-cast zinc handle. It features a [...]

Many of our customers want cutting tools with manually retractable blades that are strong enough to perform in a variety of situations. That’ s one of the reasons our Robust line of utility knives is so popular. We currently offer eight different Robust knives, each of which can accommodate a different blade for different types [...]

Workplaces injuries stemming from improper use of box cutters, utility knives, or other cutting tools creates numerous direct costs that affect a company’s bottom line. Among the most obvious include: Medical bills for treatment and follow-up care Lost time and productivity from the injured party as well as supervisors, safety officers, and others Workflow or [...]

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. [...]

Scalpels aren’t just for surgeons. These versatile cutting tools are also favored by graphic artists, designers, model makers, and others that do highly detailed work. At Martor USA, we carry a number of industrial-grade scalpels to go along with our standard range of safety utility knives. One of our most popular products is the Scalpel [...]

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 [...]

Does your office or manufacturing facility have a first aid plan? Do all employees know who the certified first aid responders are? These are critical questions for any workplace, especially ones that use utility knives, box cutters, and other sharp implements on a daily basis. Even when strict handling and blade change protocols are followed, [...]

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 [...]

When deburring plastic and soft metal parts, you have to be extra careful about what kind of tool you use. For example, utility knives with metal blades are not ideal for this purpose because they are too hard and sharp, which means they often do more damage than good. This is where the Ceracut can [...]

Do you frequently cut light-weight foamed plastic panels or similar insulation materials? If so, using an ordinary utility knife is not likely to get the job done to your satisfaction. Instead, we recommend trying our Condex 203 cutting device. The Condex is designed to work in conjunction with a 100cm aluminium guide rail to perform [...]