When choosing the best safety knife for their employees’ specific needs, company leaders in the gas and oil industry face unique challenges. 

At MARTOR, we’ve heard various concerns from buyers and know that the industry is incredibly tough on tools and blades. The experts on our team have almost four decades of experience matching buyers with the knives that best fit their industry’s needs.

We’ve spoken with hundreds of representatives over the years and, with their input, put together this list of the best knives for the oil and gas industry.

What Makes a Good Knife for the Oil and Gas Industry?

The biggest issue our sales representatives report hearing from prospective buyers in the oil and gas industry is that the jobs are inherently dirty. 

Knives used on the job become filthy and grimy. With limited time on their hands, their knives need to be easily cleaned and/or disposable.

Another important issue we hear about from knife buyers in the oil and gas industry is the dexterity of the knife. Often, materials that need to be cut are small, so their safety knives require the ability to move around in tight spaces.

Our sales representatives are well-versed in recommending knives that can navigate tiny materials and get the job done right.

How Does MARTOR Help You Find the Right Safety Knives for Your Industry?

Since 1981, MARTOR’s safety knife sales process has successfully matched our knives to the needs of companies from all industries. Our representatives helped dozens of gas and oil companies figure out what blade(s) work best for them. 

When you give our sales team a call, here’s what you can expect:

1. First, we’ll take a few minutes to get to know your company, its mission, and its day-to-day blade needs.
2. We’ll determine what your biggest knife-related concerns are (there’s no right or uniform answer here, which is why we offer personalized, individual service and knife recommendations)
3. We’ll ask you to detail all the materials you need for your blade(s) to cut through daily.
4. We’ll make our recommendation based on your answers and concerns.

MARTOR believes so strongly in our process that we have a satisfaction guarantee. We also offer safety knife training services for you and your team.

MARTOR’s Best Safety Knives for the Oil and Gas Industry

SECUMAX 150

The SECUMAX 150 is our most popular knife among buyers from the gas and oil industry. Since the SECUMAX 150 is a level 2 knife, it’s disposable, and cleaning is a non-issue. Employees can toss the blade out when it is too dirty and dull.

Knife features include:

• Concealed blade for a high level of safety
• Protects operator and product simultaneously
• Durable body made of polycarbonate plastic
• Double-sided head for multiple uses
• Disposable
• Cuts material up to ¼” thick

SECUPRO MAXISAFE

This level 3 knife (nondisposable) has a proven track record within the oil and gas industry. The SECUPRO MAXISAFE opens easily so employees can access the internal parts and blow it out for easy cleaning. The knife is also fully retractable for safety and features a plastic handle.

Knife features include:

• Fully automatic retractable blade for safety
• Ergonomically friendly three-sided slider mechanism to engage the blade
• Durable body made of polycarbonate plastic
• A safer alternative to fixed-blade utility knives for general cutting tasks
• ¾” of blade extension
• Easy, tool-free blade change

SECUPRO MEGASAFE

Our SECUPRO MEGASAFE knife is a level three (nondisposable), fully retractable knife. The knife, however, is made of metal. This safety knife is made with the same German quality and durability you would expect from a top knife in the gas and oil industry.

Knife features include:

• Fully automatic retractable blade for safety
• Ergonomic, ambidextrous slider mechanism to engage the blade
• Durable body made of aluminum
• A safer alternative to fixed-blade utility knives for general cutting tasks
• ¾” of blade extension
• Easy, tool-free blade change

SECUNORM 380

The SECUNORM 380 is popular with gas and oil companies whose employees regularly cut materials requiring a longer blade extension. With more than 3 inches of extension, this is the longest knife recommended for the industry. It’s particularly good with cutting thick foam and insulation.

Knife features include:

• Semi-automatic retractable blade for safety
• More than 3” of blade extension
• Ergonomically friendly ambidextrous slider mechanism to engage the blade
• Durable body made of polycarbonate
• A safer alternative to fixed-blade utility knives for general cutting tasks
• Easy, tool-free blade change

Find the Perfect Safety Knife with MARTOR

MARTOR’s vast selection of safety knives provides your employees with the most indestructible handles in the industry and the strongest, sharpest blades on the market. Whether you work in the oil and gas industry or one of the many others we serve, MARTOR’s expert staff helps you identify the perfect blade for everyone on your team.