Between warehouses, distribution centers, and storefronts, the retail industry has a broad range of needs when it comes to safety knives.

In the retail industry, you and your employees open packages multiple times throughout the day as items are shipped and delivered. Having the right safety knife prevents unnecessary and expensive injuries.

Our guide to the best safety knives for the retail industry will help you pick the right cutting tool to guarantee protection without sacrificing blade sharpness.

Safety First for Your Employees

MARTOR offers free safety training classes for all of our best-selling knives. These tutorials cover the basics to prevent costly and painful lacerations at your retail establishment.

Our Recommendation: Concealed Blade Safety Cutters

At MARTOR, we recommend distributing concealed blade safety cutters to employees who regularly open boxes and other packages.

Amazon is one of the many companies that have switched to concealed fixed-blade knives for box cutting and opening other packaging materials.

Our concealed blade safety cutters feature a blade hidden inside the handle, ensuring that there is no exposed edge that could cause injury. MARTOR’s patented design allows quick and effortless cutting while reducing the risk of accidental cuts. 

In addition, the ergonomic grips make our concealed blade safety cutters easy to handle for extended periods.

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Facts About Knife Injuries in the Workplace

Here are some essential facts every employee health and safety manager should know about knife injuries in the workplace:

• Lacerations are the top 3-5% of most common work-related injuries.
• More than 1 million hand injuries occur annually in the United States, 63% of which are from knife lacerations.
• Almost 100% of knife-related injuries on the job are preventable.
• The average cost per claim for a laceration injury is $36,472

Whether you manage workers in grocery stores, retail shops, shipping and receiving, distribution centers, or warehouses, choosing the right concealed blade safety cutter for your retail company prevents workplace injuries and saves your company money.

MARTOR’s Top Knives for the Retail Industry

When dealing with packages all day, choose a safety knife that stays sharp without the danger of accidental lacerations. MARTOR nominates the SECUNORM 175, SECUMAX 150, and SECUMAX 350 as the best-concealed blade safety cutters for the retail industry.

SECUNORM 175

The SECUNORM 175 enriches our range of popular small box cutters. Its unique features include the cleverly designed and straightforward blade change system, ergonomic handle, and double-sided slider.

This versatile cutting tool, apart from cardboard boxes, slices through masters bags, films, and strappings. 

Add a super easy changeable blade system; the Secunorm 175 is a no-brainer choice for the retail industry.

SECUMAX 150

For companies with a high turnover rate or an influx of seasonal workers, the affordable SECUMAX 150 is your best bet. Sturdy but inexpensive, this disposable safety knife provides the same level of blade sharpness without breaking the bank.

MARTOR’S SECUMAX 150 is a replaceable concealed blade safety cutter that cuts shrink wrap, strapping, banding, box tape, corrugate, and more without the threat of an exposed blade. 

The thin profile of the head helps this cutter perform tasks that other cutting tools may not be able to cut.

SECUMAX 350

The SECUMAX 350 is similar to the SECUMAX 150 in that it is a concealed fixed-blade safety knife that cuts shrink wrap, strapping, banding, box tape, corrugate, and more. The head also has a thin profile to help perform more versatile tasks. 

The primary differentiation between the 150 and the 350 is that the SECUMAX 350 is not disposable. Instead, it features a replaceable blade. 

This is the safety cutter for your retail environment if you are less concerned about employees accidentally taking or losing your tools.

Questions or Concerns in the Retail Industry?

Need help determining which knife is best for your team? The team of experts at MARTOR is ready to answer any questions or concerns about selecting the right safety knife for work in your industry. Speak with a safety and cutting tool expert at MARTOR today.