There are over 100 safety knives in the Martor range, with many more options available by choosing from alternative knife and blade combinations. Extra safety is achieved mainly by way of automatic blade retraction, concealed blade and automatic blade guard.

The most appropriate choice of knife and blade will be dependent on many factors such as material being cut, the method of cutting and the working conditions. Ten knives are described below to illustrate the different types of safety mechanism and suggested uses for some knives.

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NEW - Product of the month Lewis No. 710000 A new safety cutter with adjustable cutting depth. Ideal for sack and bag opening! More details.
	PROFI - No. 07152 A general purpose safety knife which incorporates a blade which automatically retracts into the ‘safe’ position when the slider button is released. Its main uses include the cutting of medium and lightweight materials, e.g., carton board, cardboard, shrink wrap, paper, nylon, pallet strapping, string, etc. Available for both right and left handers. More details.
	COMBI - No. 109137 A safety cutter incorporating an enclosed blade within a 3mm gap and an integrated metal safety box tape slitter. The operator enjoys maximum safety and product damage is greatly reduced. It is suitable for both left and right handers. The blade has two cutting edges enabling it to be used four times, and the blade change is brilliantly simple. Its main uses include the opening of taped cartons, and the cutting of light and medium weight sheet materials, e.g., nylon pallet strapping, string, paper, polythene sheeting and shrink wrap. More details.
	HANDY - No. 445 A lightweight, metal bodied safety cutter incorporating a quick blade change system and an automatic blade return on release of the slider. Suitable for both left and right handers, the blade length is set at 8mm – sufficient to cut through a standard twin wall carton without damaging the products within. The blade is double edged and can be used 4 times before a blade change. Its main uses include the cutting of most lightweight materials, e.g., carton board, card, shrink wrap, nylon pallet strapping, string, paper, plastic wrapping, etc. More details.
	SMARTCUT - No. 110000 The disposable SMARTCUT is ideal for those industries where blade changing and disposal is considered a high risk activity, e.g., Food processing and Packaging. Designed for use by both right and left handers, the SMARTCUT features a sealed handle with a 14mm extension, non-changeable, stainless steel blade and incorporates the tried and tested MARTOR SAFETY technology in the form of automatic blade retraction. A capable sack opener, its other uses include the cutting of medium and lightweight materials, e.g., carton board, cardboard, shrink wrap, paper, pallet strapping, string, etc; - a versatile, general purpose, disposable safety cutter. ‘GS-TESTED FOR SAFETY’. More details.
	MAXISAFE - No. 101199 A general purpose safety knife which is suitable for both left and right handers. When using this safety knife the blade will retract automatically on completion of the cut even if the slider button remains pushed forward during the cutting operation. This helps to ensure maximum safety at the end of each cut regardless of the actions of the user. Its main uses include the cutting of medium and lightweight materials, e.g., most types of carton board, nylon pallet strapping. More details.
	POLYPICK - No. 469 Sheet material Cutter made of blue plastic. Wall thickness 3mm. The piercing point readily enters the material – ideal for use with film sealed pallets. Slim lined body with fixed blade. More details.
	POWERCUT - No. 02101 A heavy duty safety knife which incorporates an automatically retractable blade when the slider button is released. It is suitable for both right ad left handers and includes a simple quick blade change facility. Its main uses include the cutting of heavyweight materials, e.g., rubber, vinyl, heavy duty carton board, and the ‘slabbing off’ of paper rolls. More details.
	LEWIS - No. 710000 A safety cutter with a spring loaded locking safety hood. The automatic safety hood snaps shut as soon as contact is lost with the cutting surface – even when the red hood release remains depressed. Suitable for both left and right handers, this is an ideal knife for sack and bag opening. Other applications include cartons, cardboard and strapping. More details.
	OPTICUT - No. 437 A light to medium weight ‘push cut’ safety cutter, specifically designed for the safe cutting of sheet materials. A spring guard system holds the material to prevent build-up ahead of the blade edge. It has a TEFLON coated metal skid for controlled cutting, suitable for both left and right handers. Its main uses include the safe cutting of plastic sheeting and other such materials. More details.
	MULTISAFE - No. 08152 A general purpose safety knife which incorporates a blade which retracts into the ‘safe’ position when the slider button (located on top of the knife) is released. Its main uses include horizontal cutting of medium to heavyweight materials, e.g., carton board, cardboard, shrink wrap, nylon pallet strapping, etc. More details.