Different cutting applications and materials require different knives and specialty blades to maintain safety and best practices in the workplace. Choosing the right blade for your safety knife saves your business time and money by ensuring the job is done safely and correctly the first time.

For those looking for something to cut through the messy stuff, our brand-new SECUNORM 610 XDR offers easy cleaning, metal-detectable plastic, and an extra specialty blade for those deep-cutting needs.

Let’s learn more about which MARTOR blade is best for your cutting application.

 

Trapezoid Blades

 

Safety knives found across many industries use trapezoid blades because they’re multi-functional and work to cut through a wide variety of materials, including cardboard, film, paper, and construction materials. They’re stronger than snap-off blades and are the preferred choice for many MARTOR customers.

How are trapezoid blades used?

Trapezoid blades are widely used across many industries and are often used in the construction, roofing, and flooring trades as well as in logistics and warehousing facilities. This is due to the long-standing success of the blade design and its widely adaptable application. 

Which MARTOR safety knives use trapezoid blades?

 

Glass Cleaning Blades

 

Glass cleaning blades are the only blades on the market designed specifically to remove debris, film, and labels from glass surfaces. MARTOR glass blades make the most difficult jobs easy without damaging your glass products.

How are glass cleaning blades used?

Glass cleaning blades are designed to remove paint, stickers/decals, and adhesives from your glass products. Automotive technicians and home builders often use glass cleaning blades and scrapers to remove debris from windows before finishing their projects.

Which MARTOR products use glass cleaning blades?

 

Hook Blades

 

Most professionals recommend a hook blade to cut through thick material without damaging underlying surfaces. These unique-looking blades feature a hook on each end (some only have one) to easily prevent catching while cutting. 

How are hook blades used?

For anyone performing home improvement projects, whether professional or DIYer, hook blades provide a trust-worthy cut that won’t jam or catch. Hook blades work great on linoleum, carpets, and shingles.

Which MARTOR safety knives use hook blades?

 

Industrial Cutter Blades

 

Similar in appearance to a traditional razor blade, MARTOR’s industrial cutter blades are designed to ensure sharpness and blade economy over time. These industrial blades utilize four cutting edges that allow users to use one edge after the other to maintain sharpness and cutting efficiency over time.

How are industrial blades used?

Industrial blades can be found cutting cardboard, tape, plastic film, and other materials often found in warehouses and on assembly lines. MARTOR’s German engineered  stronger, sharper blades save time and money by providing increased cutting efficiency and blade economy.

Which MARTOR safety knives use industrial cutter blades?

 

Ceramic Blades

 

Made of one of the hardest materials on earth, MARTOR’s ceramic blades stay sharper, longer. They are even sharper than our steel blades, and because of their strength, they last around 10 times longer than a traditional steel blade. It is noteworthy that MARTOR considers ceramic blades a specialty item best suited for specific cutting application needs. Exerting lateral force/ pressure can lead to blade breakage. 

How are ceramic blades used?

Ceramic blades are used when blade longevity (edge retention) is a primary concern. They are also beneficial in highly corrosive environments when traditional steel blades are not an option for the workforce.  

Which MARTOR safety knives use ceramic blades?

 

Scalpel Blades

 

If you’re looking for precision, a scalpel blade is the answer. Made with versatility in mind, our MARTOR’s scalpel blades allow you to make accurate cuts whether you’re in the craft study or surgical room.

How are scalpel blades used?

Scalpel blades are used primarily for situations where exact cuts are necessary. MARTOR’s scalpel blades fit in various knives, each providing users with the ultimate precision cutting tool. 

These blades cut well for handwork, cutting jobs with paper and cardboard, film, graphic paper, and other trimming applications.

Which MARTOR safety knives use scalpel blades?

 

Need Help Finding the Perfect Safety Knife? Reach Out to MARTOR Today.

MARTOR’s Safety and Sales Consultants are here to help you find a safer way to cut. Reach out to us if you would like more information about finding the perfect cutting tool for your application or a safety training demonstration.