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    Insulation Knives

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Insulation Knives. Straight Edge, Polypropylene Handle.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Insulation Knives. Serrated Edge, Wood Handle.

    Straight Edge

    Polypropylene Handle

    Serrated Edge

    Wood Handle

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Insulation Knives. Serrated Edge, Polypropylene Handle.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Insulation Knives. Serrated Edge, Rubber Handle.

    Serrated Edge

    Polypropylene Handle

    Serrated Edge

    Rubber Handle

    Cut through foam as well as fiberglass, mineral wool, and similar insulation materials.
    Stainless Steel Blade—Stainless steel blades resist corrosion.
    Serrated Edge—Serrated blades cut faster with less force than straight blades.
    Blade
    Handle
    Lg.
    Thk.
    Edge
    Blade
    Replaceable
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Material
    Color
    Overall
    Lg.
    Includes
    Each
    For Foam and Insulation
     
    Steel Blade
    6 3/4"0.03"SerratedNo5"9/16"Wood—11 3/4"Plastic Pouch0000000000000
    8 3/4"0.074"SerratedNo5 1/2"1 1/2"Polypropylene
    		Black14 1/4"Plastic Pouch000000000000
     
    Stainless Steel Blade
    6"1/8"StraightNo5 3/4"13/16"Polypropylene
    		Red11 3/4"Plastic Sheath00000000000000
    6"1/8"SerratedNo5 3/4"13/16"Polypropylene
    		Red11 3/4"Plastic Sheath00000000000000
    6 1/4"0.12"SerratedNo4 3/4"1 1/4"Rubber
    		Black11"Plastic Pouch000000000000
     

    Shop Knives with Interchangeable Blades

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shop Knives. Shop Knives with Interchangeable Blades, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shop Knives. Shop Knives with Interchangeable Blades, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Combine a handle and blade that best fit your needs, and replace the blade when it dulls. The blade slides back into the handle and adjusts to the cutting length you prefer. Lock it in place with the set screw in the handle. At certain lengths the blade will extend through the end of the handle.
    Blades
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shop Knives. Shop Knives with Interchangeable Blades, Style A.

    Style A

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shop Knives. Shop Knives with Interchangeable Blades, Style B.

    Style B

    Style A—Style A blade can be positioned to expose ¹⁄₄" to 5" of blade.
    Style B—Style B blade can be positioned to expose ¹⁄₄" to 8" of blade.
    Blade
    Each
    Package
    Style
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Edge
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    For Cardboard, Cork, Fabric, Leather, Paper, Plastic, and Rubber
     
    Steel Blade
    A6"5/8"0.063"Straight0000000000001200000000000000
    B9"5/8"0.063"Straight00000000000120000000000000
     
    Handles
    Image of Product. Aluminum and Rubber Handle. Front orientation. Shop Knives. Shop Knives with Interchangeable Blades, Rubber Handle.
    Image of Product. Aluminum and Wood Handle. Front orientation. Shop Knives. Shop Knives with Interchangeable Blades, Wood Handle.

    Aluminum and Rubber

    Handle

    Aluminum and Wood

    Handle

    Handle
    Each
    Package
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Material
    Type
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    4 3/8"1 1/4"Aluminum, Rubber
    		Straight00000000000001000000000000000
    4 3/4"1"Aluminum, WoodStraight00000000000120000000000000
     

    Shop Knives

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shop Knives. Shop Knives, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shop Knives. Shop Knives, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shop Knives. Shop Knives, Style C.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shop Knives. Shop Knives, Style D.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Style D

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shop Knives. Shop Knives, Style E.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shop Knives. Shop Knives, Style F.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shop Knives. Shop Knives, Style G.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shop Knives. Shop Knives, Style H.

    Style E

    Style F

    Style G

    Style H

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shop Knives. Shop Knives, Style J.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shop Knives. Shop Knives, Style K.

    Style J

    Style K

    For Cardboard, Cork, Fabric, Leather, Paper, Plastic, and Rubber
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shop Knives. Shop Knives, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shop Knives. Shop Knives, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shop Knives. Shop Knives, Style C.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shop Knives. Shop Knives, Style D.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Style D

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shop Knives. Shop Knives, Style E.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shop Knives. Shop Knives, Style F.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shop Knives. Shop Knives, Style G.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shop Knives. Shop Knives, Style H.

    Style E

    Style F

    Style G

    Style H

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shop Knives. Shop Knives, Style J.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shop Knives. Shop Knives, Style K.

    Style J

    Style K

    Style G—Style G are also known as sloyd knives.
    Style J—Style J are for use with a hammer. Strike the top of the blade to drive it through the material.
    Blade
    Handle
    Each
    Package
    Style
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Edge
    Replaceable
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Material
    Type
    Overall
    Lg.
    Includes
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Steel Blade
    A4"1"StraightNo3 3/4"1"WoodStraight7 3/4"Finger Guard00000000000001200000000000000
    A6"1"StraightNo3 3/4"1"WoodStraight9 3/4"Finger Guard000000000000120000000000000
    B4"1 1/16"StraightNo5 1/2"1 3/8"Rubber
    		Straight9 1/2"Finger Guard000000000000————0
    C2 1/2"9/16"StraightNo3 1/2"13/16"WoodStraight6"—00000000000120000000000000
    C3"5/8"StraightNo3 1/2"13/16"WoodStraight6 1/2"—00000000000120000000000000
    C3 5/8"11/16"StraightNo3 1/2"13/16"WoodStraight7 1/8"—00000000000120000000000000
    C3 7/8"11/16"StraightNo3 1/2"1"WoodStraight7"—00000000000120000000000000
    C4 1/4"13/16"StraightNo3 1/2"1 1/4"WoodStraight7 3/4"—00000000000120000000000000
    C5"1"StraightNo3 3/4"1"WoodStraight8 3/4"—00000000000120000000000000
    C6"1"StraightNo3 3/4"1"WoodStraight9 3/4"—00000000000120000000000000
    C8"1 1/8"StraightNo3 3/4"1"WoodStraight11 3/4"—00000000000120000000000000
    D4"9/16" to 1"StraightNo3 1/2"13/16"WoodStraight7 1/2"—000000000000120000000000000
    E4 7/8"9/16" to 3/4"StraightNo3 1/2"13/16"WoodStraight8"—000000000000120000000000000
    E6 5/8"3/4" to 15/16"StraightNo3 1/2"1"WoodStraight10"—000000000000120000000000000
    F3"7/8"StraightNo4"9/16"WoodStraight7"—000000000000120000000000000
    G2 1/2"1/2"StraightNo3 1/4"1/2"WoodStraight5 3/4"—000000000000120000000000000
    G3"9/16"StraightNo3 1/2"1"WoodStraight6 1/2"—000000000000120000000000000
    H1"1/4"StraightNo3 3/4"1/4"WoodStraight4 3/4"—00000000000120000000000000
    H2"11/16"StraightNo3"1"WoodStraight5"—00000000000120000000000000
    J4"1 1/4"StraightNo4 3/4"3/4"WoodStraight8 3/4"Finger Guard000000000000————0
    K4"1 1/4"StraightNo4 3/4"3/4"WoodStraight8 3/4"—000000000000————0
     

    Hot Knives

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hot Knives. Hot Knives, Intermittent.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hot Knives. Hot Knives, Continuous.

    Intermittent

    Continuous

    Make straight cuts with the included blade. To cut curves, angles, and other shapes, mount the optional sling onto the knife. It includes a blade that can be bent once into any shape.
    Intermittent—Knives with an intermittent operating cycle shut off when they get too hot. Once cooled down, they can be used again.
    Blade
    Handle
    Electrical
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Operating
    Cycle
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Edge
    Blade
    Replaceable
    Included
    Blade Style
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Type
    For Max.
    Thk.
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Wattage,
    W
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Min.
    Max.
    Each
    For Cork, Fabric, Plastic, Rubber
     
    Steel Blade
    Intermittent2"1/2"0.024"StraightYes19"Steel8"2"Curved5"12015011Straight Blade301,00000000000000000
    Continuous3"1"0.031"StraightYes612"Steel9"2"Straight5"1205006Straight Blade32201,400000000000000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Hot Knives
    Blades
    Image of Product. Style 1. Front orientation. Style 1.
    Image of Product. Style 2. Front orientation. Style 2.
    Image of Product. Style 3. Front orientation. Style 3.
    Image of Product. Style 4. Front orientation. Style 4.

    Style 1

    Style 2

    Style 3

    Style 4

    Image of Product. Style 5. Front orientation. Style 5.
    Image of Product. Style 6. Front orientation. Style 6.
    Image of Product. Style 7. Front orientation. Style 7.
    Image of Product. Style 8. Front orientation. Style 8.

    Style 5

    Style 6

    Style 7

    Style 8

    Blade
    Style
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Each
    12"1/2"0.024"0000000000000
    24"1/2"0.024"000000000000
    27 7/8"1/2"0.024"000000000000
    31 3/8"1"0.024"000000000000
    41 3/8"1"0.024"000000000000
    41 3/8"1"0.4"000000000000
    51 7/8"1"0.04"000000000000
    63"1"0.031"000000000000
    71 3/8"1 1/2"0.8"000000000000
    81/4"1 1/2"0.024"000000000000
    81/2"1 3/8"0.031"000000000000
    Cutting Slings, Replacement Cutting Sling Blades and Replacement Handles
    Each
    Cutting Sling with Blade0000000000000
    Blade for Cutting Sling000000000000
    Replacement Handle Assembly for Continuous Operating Cycle Knife0000000000000

    Light Duty Hot Knife Set

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hot Knives. Light Duty Hot Knife Set.
    Cut and sculpt foam to make signs, displays, and prototypes. These sets include a sculpting tool for carving out foam, a freehand router with bendable wire to make complex shapes, and a precision engraver for making intricate designs. You can also adjust the temperature for the specific type of foam you’re cutting.
    Blade
    Handle
    Electrical
    Includes
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Edge
    Blade
    Replaceable
    Overall
    Lg.
    Material
    Lg.
    Dia.
    For Max.
    Thk.
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Wattage,
    W
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Each
    For Foam
     
    Stainless Steel Blade
    Hot Knife, Precision Engraver, Freehand Router with Five Hot Wires, Sculpting Tool with Six Hot Wires, Temperature Control Unit, Plastic Carrying Case3"0.04"0.04"StraightNo7 1/2"Plastic4 1/2"1 1/2"3"120366Straight Blade2120 to 80000000000000000
     
    Replacement Blades
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Hot Knife Blades. Light Duty Hot Knife Set.
    For Use With
    Flexibility
    Lg.
    Material
    No. of
    Wires
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    For Foam
    Freehand RoutersBend and Stay10 1/2"Nickel Chromium880000000000000
    Sculpting ToolsFlexible7 1/2"Nickel Chromium66000000000000
     

    Flexible Duct Hose Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Insulation Knives/Wire Cutters. Flexible Duct Hose Cutters.
    Slice through duct hose and snip the spiral with a single tool. These cutters have a sharp tip to pierce the duct hose and a double-sided blade that cuts cleanly in either direction. The built-in wire cutter clips through wire reinforcements. Use them with flexible duct hose, including hose with fiberglass lining.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Blade
    Lg.
    Blade Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Grip
    Style
    Opening
    Style
    Blade
    Edge
    Lock
    Type
    Features
    Each
    For Ducts
    12 1/2"4 9/32"Stainless Steel
    		PlasticPlasticUltra GripManualStraightLatchWire Cutter0000000000000
     
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