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Safety knives prevent cuts when opening boxes and cutting tape, film and cardboard. Cuts from utility knives are among the most common workplace accidents, and almost all of them can be prevented.

The range is small: three Portwest safety knives with a guarded blade and a set of replacement blades. They do the same job as a standard utility knife, but only cut when you want them to. This makes them suitable for warehouse, logistics and production environments.

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Safety knife blades - Portwest KN50 Portwest

Portwest Safety Knife Blades - Portwest KN50

€71,61 €89,51

KN90 - Replacement Blades for KN10 and KN20 (10) - Portwest

Portwest Replacement Blades for KN10 and KN20 (10) - Portwest KN90

€1,29

Portwest Pro Safety Cutter - Portwest KN20

€5,28

KN40 - Retractable Safety Knife - Portwest

Portwest Retractable Safety Knife - Portwest KN40

€11,06

Portwest Safety Knives - Portwest KN10

€4,04

Two types of safety knives

With an auto-retractable blade knife, the blade springs back as soon as you release it or lift it from the material. With a concealed blade knife, the blade sits behind a guide: it still cuts through tape and cardboard, but you can't run your fingers along it. For opening boxes, the concealed model is the safest choice; for film and tape, the retractable one.

Replace the blade in time

A dull blade is more dangerous than a sharp one: you apply more force, and that's exactly when it slips. Replace the blade as soon as it takes more effort, and collect old blades in a sealed container rather than loose in the trash. For risky cutting work, also wear cut-resistant gloves.

Frequently asked questions

What makes a safety knife safer?

With a safety knife, the blade automatically retracts as soon as you release it or lift it from the material, or it sits concealed behind a guide. That means the knife is only sharp at the moment you're cutting, not when it slips from your hand or sits in your pocket.

Can I order replacement blades separately?

Yes, loose blades are available for most models. A dull blade is an underrated risk: it takes more force, which makes you more likely to slip. Replace the blade in time and dispose of old blades in a sealed container.

Which safety knife is suitable for the warehouse?

For opening boxes and cutting tape, a knife with a recessed or shielded blade is the safest, because your fingers cannot reach the blade. If you cut a lot of foil or strapping, a knife with an automatically retracting blade is often more pleasant to use. The product page shows which type of blade each knife has.

How often do I need to replace the blade?

Replace the blade as soon as you notice that you need to use more force or that the material starts to fray instead of cutting cleanly. With daily use in a warehouse, that can be after only a few days. Collect old blades in a sealed container, so that nobody cuts themselves when disposing of them.

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Two types of safety knives

Replace the blade in time

Frequently asked questions

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