Every industry requires a different type of safety knife to maximize efficiency while protecting its employees. Using the wrong knife often leads to cuts and lacerations in the workplace. 

At MARTOR, we’re proud to offer a diverse collection of knives that vary in what materials they cut best while still providing the safety customers expect from us.

Before purchasing safety knives,  check our list of the best safety knives for every industry to guarantee your knife makes the cut.

Safety Knives for Slabbing

When slabbing materials, it’s necessary to have a safety knife that’s flexible, protective, and durable.

For optimal safety, knives used to slab or remove layers of various materials need to be fully retractable, as it’s very easy to cut yourself after slicing through the material. We always recommend an automatic retractable knife as they offer the highest safety level MARTOR provides.

Safety knives for slabbing should also have a strong blade with good extension.

MARTOR’s best safety knives for slabbing

MARTOR’s vast selection of safety knives offers quite a few options for slabbing knives.

In our opinion, the best safety knife for slabbing is the SECUPRO MEGASAFE. Featuring a fully automatic retractable blade for safety and an ergonomically friendly, ambidextrous slider mechanism, users can expect maximum safety and comfort throughout the day.

Since the SECUPRO MEGASAFE delivers a 20mm cutting depth, this safety knife cuts through nearly any material in its path.

Another safety knife option for slabbing is the SECUPRO 625. Also containing a fully automatic retractable blade, this safety knife has a friendly trigger mechanism to engage the blade. The SECUPRO 625 is a premium safety knife with a comfortable grip and a sharp-cutting experience.

Safety Knives for the Food Industry

When looking for food-grade safety knives or cutters, one should look for a versatile blade to cut all food processing applications. This includes bags, shrink wrap, strapping, banding, box tape, corrugate, and more.

However, the knife must also be easy to clean and detectable, as one of the biggest concerns in the food industry is materials falling into a vat of food. Since traditional utility knife blades aren’t made from detectible materials, it’s challenging to find them once they fall into the product.

That’s why MARTOR prides itself on our metal-detectable plastic blades, as they feature the same high-quality sharpness as a traditional blade but are visible when using a metal detector. This decreases the risk that any contaminated product leaves your factory and injures customers.

MARTOR’s best safety knives for the food industry

At Martor, we have a full line of food-grade knives. Our top recommendation is the SECUMAX 145 MDP. The SECUMAX 145 is one of our most versatile safety knives, perfect for the various materials you’ll encounter in the food industry. Extremely light and durable, this safety knife protects not only the user but its MDP blade protects the product as well.

Our other choice for the best safety knives is the SECUNORM PROFI 25 MDP. Made from metal-detectable plastic, this semi-automatic, retractable safety knife disassembles easily, making cleanup quick and easy. All plastic parts of this knife are detectable via a metal detector.

Safety Knives for Shipping & Receiving

The best shipping and receiving knives use concealed blades to cut all shipping materials, such as cardboard, shrink wrap, tape, and plastic banding. Because boxes and packaging can be large and unstable, the blades in shipping and receiving knives must never be exposed, keeping the worker safe from injuries and lacerations.

Amazon warehouses have already switched to concealed fixed-blade knives to reduce employee injuries in their shipping and receiving warehouses.

MARTOR’s safety knives offer unparalleled protection for shipping and receiving employees without sacrificing blade sharpness. This allows for a smooth cutting experience without the fear of injury.

MARTOR’s best safety knives for shipping and receiving

Our top MARTOR recommendation for the best safety knife for shipping and receiving is the SECUMAX 150. These safety knives easily slice through single-layered cardboard, film, and packing tape. You can also expect this blade to cut, scrape, and split every material in your warehouse.

As a slightly different option, we suggest the SECUMAX 350. Featuring a double-sided head for multiple uses, the SECUMAX 350 cuts through film, plastic-strapping, paper, and 2-ply cardboard. The SECUMAX 350 is a truly versatile knife for a truly versatile industry.

Safety Knives for the Oil and Gas Industry

When purchasing knives for the oil and gas industry, prospective buyers always tell us that their biggest concern is that the jobs are dirty. That means blades end up covered in dirt and grime. With that information, the best knives for the oil and gas industry must be easily cleaned or disposable.

MARTOR provides disposable safety knife options that are also agile, as many users in the oil and gas industry require small cuts in tiny materials. All our safety knife products are adaptable, safe, and sharp, perfect for workers in the field.

MARTOR’s best safety knives for the oil and gas industry>

The first choice in safety knives for the oil and gas industry is the SECUPRO MAXISAFE. Featuring a three-sided slider mechanism to engage the blade, this safety knife has been around and improved upon for over 15 years. The tool-free blade change makes switching out blades on the fly simple, so you don’t have to sacrifice time while putting in a new blade.

The SECUPRO MEGASAFE is a simpler version of the MAXISAFE with a durable body made of aluminum. This safety knife is excellent for the oil and gas industry because its large blade extension provides enough cutting depth to get through most materials. Add in a fully automatic blade retraction, and the SECUPRO MEGASAFE is one of the best knives for the oil and gas industry.

Safety Knives for Bag Cutting

The best safety knives for cutting open bags are knives that have full auto retraction and are easy to grip. Since bags are flimsy and somewhat challenging to control, we suggest using safety knives that feature comfortable grips and are lightweight.

Another necessary safety item to consider is the cutting depth of your blade. Bags are relatively thin, so your safety knife should offer a shallow, protective cutting depth to avoid serious injuries in the workplace.

MARTOR’s best safety knives for bag cutting

The top bag-cutting knife at MARTOR is the SECUPRO MERAK. Safe, comfortable, and lockable, the SECUPRO MERAK protects your goods with a shallow cutting depth while providing an ergonomically friendly trigger mechanism to engage the blade. Since this safety knife is lightweight, you don’t have to worry about cutting fatigue setting in, thus reducing workplace lacerations.

We also recommend the SECUNORM MIZAR because of its easy-to-use squeeze grip handle. Unlike the option above, the SECUNORM MIZAR provides a large cutting depth, making it a more versatile choice in case you need to cut various items (including bags).

Need help choosing the perfect safety knife? MARTOR has you covered.


MARTOR delivers a wide range of safety knife options, perfect for every industry. If you’re unsure about which safety knife is right for you and your team, speak with one of MARTOR’s safety experts, who have years of training and experience to help make the right decision.