Knife guide: Choose your work knife

Utility knives, hobby knives and safety knives can be used for many different purposes. For example, they are great for use in the warehouse, where they can be used to open boxes, cut foil, tape, etc. In this post, we will compare some of the different variants in our range, so you can get guidance on choosing the perfect knife. Once you have the right knife, it makes your workflow much easier.

Safety should be in order when it comes to work knives. Below, we’ve put together a chart that shows the safety level of different types of utility knives from level 1 to level 4.

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Four types of work knives, so there’s a knife for every need

> Hobby knives

The first type of knife we look at is the hobby knife, which we describe as a knife where there are grooves so that the blade can be snapped off as soon as it gets a little dull. That way you always have a perfectly sharp knife.

With this type of knife, you have to manually push the blade in and out so that it does not become a safety hazard when the blade is constantly pushed out. Also be careful not to push the blade too far out when cutting, as this can cause the blade to break.

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> Secunorm safety knife

The second type of knife we are looking at is the Secunorm from the manufacturer Martor®. These types of knives have automatic retraction. You push the blade forward using a slider. As soon as you cut, you have to release the sheath. When the knife is no longer in contact with the material you are cutting, the blade automatically retracts.

Because of the automatic retraction, the safety of using the knife is greatly increased. Therefore, the likelihood of injury is also reduced.

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> Safety knife Secupro

The third type of knife we look at is Secrupro from Martor®. These possess some of the same advantages as Secunorm, as Secupro also has automatic blade retraction. But the big difference is that with Secupro you can also hold down the sheath or handle. This way the blade stays forward and only retracts when you let go.

This provides increased safety and ease of use. They are therefore the most versatile safety knives in RAJA’s range.

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> Safety knife Secumax

The fourth and last knife in our guide is the Secumax from Martor®. These knives provide maximum protection as you do not have direct access to the blade. This also means a reduction of injuries to hands. In addition, the knife does not cut as far down when you cut into packaging, for example. You therefore have less chance of damaging contents.

These types of knives can also be called a foil cutter. They are often used to cut foil, tape or tape. If you want to use your knife for other purposes, then some of the other knives are more relevant.

Would you like further guidance?

You are always welcome to seek advice and guidance from our packaging specialists. Call us on 44 58 77 00 or send us an e-mail: info@rajapack.dk