Safety knives - Articles

How to choose the best safety knife for the job

Ask the right questions, make sharp decisions

July 11, 2019

From warehouses and distribution facilities to the factory floor, thousands of workers depend on safety knives to perform important jobs while providing an extra layer of injury-preventing protection.

This year’s top trends in knives consider ergonomics & reduce safety hazards

Cutting-edge designs

Mel Freedman

April 29, 2019

Safety knives are tools commonly used in stocking, shipping, receiving, manufacturing, restaurants, food service, construction, and many more places of employment. Almost all of these workers have to cut something during their workday- whether that be opening up packages or containers, cutting cartons, slicing shrink wrap, or performing general maintenance.

Craft Knife from Slice

December 5, 2018

The Slice 10589 Craft Knife introduces our Never-Lost™ safety cap design. This sleek protective cap is integrated with the handle. It locks in a protective position when the knife is idle, then twists and locks out of the way during use.

Locking Safety Knife from Lewis

December 5, 2018

The American-made Lewis K710 Locking Safety Knife features a spring loaded, locking safety hood over the blade. Once contact is lost with the cutting surface, the safety hood snaps shut and locks over the blade, thereby preventing injuries common to follow through motion.

Self-Retracting Knife from OLFA

December 5, 2018

OLFA’s SK-14 Self-Retracting Safety Knife is 100 percent stainless steel making it fully metal detectable. Flush vents and an open channel design make the SK-14 easy to sanitize and National Sanitation Foundation certified.

Concealed Safety Knife from STANLEY

December 5, 2018

STANLEY has introduced a new line of safety knives complimenting the brand’s full lineup of utility knives. The addition of 16 unique SKUs to the full lineup of utility knives highlight the commitment to safety and security.

Products from the December 2018 issue

December 5, 2018

Although emerging occupational safety and health products can help make your job easier and keep your workers safer, keeping up with new developments in the field can be challenging. ISHN helps you save time by gathering all of the OSH product information and presenting it in a quick, easy format.

How to pick the correct utility safety knife

Eliminate injuries at the tool level

Hayley Votolato

April 13, 2018

Choosing the appropriate safety knife for your company is an important decision that directly impacts your employees’ safety and your company’s brand. Many factors need to be discussed and assessed.

SCALPEL KNIFE

ReAkta Scalpel from The Safety Knife Company

May 1, 2017

The Safety Knife Company has designed a scalpel knife designed for intricate knife applications. The ReAkta Scalpel is a spring-loaded retractable knife that can be fitted with a wide variety of scalpel blades.

RING KNIFE

The Handy Safety Knife™ by HTK Company

April 1, 2017

The Handy Safety Knife™ ring knife provides safety managers an innovative, safe and efficient alternative to conventional box cutters and utility knives.