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    Precision Knives with Breakaway Blades

    Image of ProductInUse. Style A Shown with Blade Disposal Stand. Front orientation. Precision Knives. Precision Knives with Breakaway Blades, Style A.
    Image of Product. Side2 orientation. Precision Knives. Precision Knives with Breakaway Blades, Style A.

    Style A

    Shown with

    Blade

    Disposal

    Stand

    Style A

    Snap off dull blade segments to reveal a sharp edge for making precise cuts.
    Style A—Style A knives have enclosed blades to prevent accidental cuts. They also come with a stand that safely removes and stores dull blades. Insert a blade into the opening at the base of the stand and tug the knife up to break it off.
    Blade
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    Locking
    Style
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    For Use on Cardboard, Fabric, and Paper
     
    Steel Blade
    A3"3/8"0.01"Straight4YesPlasticWhite4 1/4"1/4"4 3/8"ManualBlade Disposal Stand24585A101000000624585A102000000
     
    Replacement Blades

    Shop Knives

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

    Style C

    Style F

    Style G

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

    Style C

    Style F

    Style G

    Style G—Style G are also known as sloyd knives.
    Blade
    Handle
    Each
    Package
    Style
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Edge
    Replaceable
    Lg.
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    Material
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    Steel Blade
    C3"5/8"StraightNo3 1/2"13/16"WoodStraight6 1/2"3951A2000000123951A240000000
    F3"7/8"StraightNo4"9/16"WoodStraight7"3948A1100000123948A13000000
    G3"9/16"StraightNo3 1/2"1"WoodStraight6 1/2"3952A1300000123952A17000000
     

    Electrical Cable Stripping Knives

    Knife has a polycarbonate handle with a finger guard. Slit cable outer insulation with the blade, and use the notched back to remove the insulation. The notched back is also useful for scraping wire.
    With Finger Guard and Notched Blade
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire and Cable Strippers. Electrical Cable Stripping Knives.
    Each
    For Wire
    Construction
    Blade
    Lg.
    For Wire/Cable
    Type
    Lg.
    Blade
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    1-5
    6-Up
    Solid
    Stranded
    3"Power9 1/2"SteelPolycarbonate
    3942A2000000000000
     
    Tool Pouches

    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
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    Electrical
    Includes
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    Thk.
    Edge
    Blade
    Replaceable
    Overall
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    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 8005724N110000000
     
    Replacement Blades

    Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Blade Putty Knives

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Putty Knives. Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Blade Putty Knives, Straight Edge.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Putty Knives. Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Blade Putty Knives, Beveled Edge, Straight Blade.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Putty Knives. Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Blade Putty Knives, Beveled Edge, Bent Blade.

    Straight Edge

    Beveled Edge

    Straight Blade

    Beveled Edge

    Bent Blade

    Beveled Edge—Beveled-edge blades remove thin coatings more easily than straight-edge blades.
    Food and Beverage Environments—Food and beverage environment knives are shaped to cut and scrape food such as dough, taffy, and ground meat.
    NSF/ANSI 2—Knives that meet NSF/ANSI 2 have plastic handles that can be easily cleaned and are suitable for use in sanitary environments.
    Blade
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    Overall
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    Material
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    Food Industry
    Std.
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Straight Edge
     
    Straight Blade
    3"3 3/4"0.05"Stainless Steel
    8 3/4"Flexible5"PlasticHang-Up Hole2641A2400000052641A241000000
    3"4 1/8"0.03"Stainless Steel
    9"Flexible4 7/8"PlasticHang-Up Hole35625A2500000535625A25100000
    3"4 1/4"0.03"Stainless Steel
    8"Flexible3 3/4"PlasticHang-Up Hole2459A240000052459A24100000
    3"4 3/4"0.05"Stainless Steel
    8 1/2"Flexible3 3/4"WoodHang-Up Hole7107A23000057107A23100000
    3"12"0.075"Stainless Steel
    17 1/2"Flexible5 1/2"Wood3633A500000———0
     
    Food and Beverage, Sanitary Straight Blade
    6"3"0.023"Stainless Steel
    4 5/8"Rigid1 5/8"PlasticNSF/ANSI 2
    3651A1400000———0
     
    Food and Beverage Straight Blade
    6"3"0.023"Stainless Steel
    4 5/8"Rigid1 5/8"Wood3651A1300000———0
     
    Beveled Edge
     
    Straight Blade
    3"3 3/4"0.05"Stainless Steel
    8 3/4"Rigid5"PlasticHang-Up Hole2641A230000052641A23100000
    3"4 1/8"0.06"Stainless Steel
    9"Rigid4 7/8"PlasticHang-Up Hole35625A2600000535625A26100000
    3"4 1/4"0.06"Stainless Steel
    8"Rigid3 3/4"PlasticHang-Up Hole2459A250000052459A25100000
    3"4 3/4"0.05"Stainless Steel
    8 1/2"Rigid3 3/4"WoodHang-Up Hole7107A24000057107A24100000
     
    Bent Blade
    3"4 1/2"0.05"Stainless Steel
    9"Rigid4 1/2"WoodHang-Up Hole4991A110000054991A11200000
     

    Handheld Paper Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paper Cutters. Handheld Paper Cutters, Style A.

    Style A

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paper Cutters. Handheld Paper Cutters, Style B.

    Style B

    Cut paper and thin plastic with these cutters.
    Stainless Steel Blade—Cutters with a steel or stainless steel blade have a blade guard to protect your fingers.
    Style
    For Max. No.
    of Sheets
    Lg.
    Blade Material
    Features
    Each
    For Film and Paper
    A13"Stainless Steel
    Blade Guard49305A7100000
    B13"Stainless Steel
    Blade Guard49305A670000
     

    Tapered-Blade Stainless Steel Spatulas

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spatulas. Tapered-Blade Stainless Steel Spatulas.
    Also known as ink knives, use these spatulas to mix and spread paints, chemicals, and adhesives.
    Blade
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    Flexibility
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    Wood Handle
    420 Stainless Steel3/8" to 9/16"3"7"Semi-Flexible3748A4000000123748A4020000000
     

    Drywall Taping Knives

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Drywall Knives. Drywall Taping Knives.
    A thin, flexible blade makes easy work of smoothing and feathering drywall compound.
    Steel Blade—Steel knives, also known as blue steel knives, are more flexible than stainless steel knives. They also resist corrosion better than carbon steel knives.
    Stainless Steel Blade—Stainless steel knives resist corrosion better than steel knives but are less flexible.
    Blade
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    Thk.
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    Material
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    Replaceable
    Each
    Steel Blade
    6"3"1/64"Blue6 1/2"Rubber
    9 1/2"No7609T11000000
    8"3"1/64"Blue6 1/2"Rubber
    9 1/2"No7609T1200000
    10"3"1/64"Blue6 1/2"Rubber
    9 1/2"No7609T1300000
    12"3"1/64"Blue6 1/2"Rubber
    9 1/2"No5589N1400000
    14"3"1/64"Blue6 1/2"Rubber
    9 1/2"No5589N1600000
     
    Stainless Steel Blade
    6"3"1/64"6 1/2"Rubber
    9 1/2"No5589N1100000
    8"3"1/64"6 1/2"Rubber
    9 1/2"No5589N1200000
    10"3"1/64"6 1/2"Rubber
    9 1/2"No5589N1300000
    12"3"1/64"6 1/2"Rubber
    9 1/2"No5589N1500000
    14"3"1/64"6 1/2"Rubber
    9 1/2"No5589N1700000
     

    Food and Beverage Scratch-Free Plastic Putty Knives

    Image of Product. A. Front orientation. Putty Knives. Food and Beverage Scratch-Free Plastic Putty Knives, Straight Edge and Blade, Style A.

    A

    Scrape, cut, and spread material in your food-processing facility with these putty knives—they’re FDA compliant for direct contact with food. Made from plastic, they won’t scratch metal surfaces or corrode from chemicals.
    Metal Detectable and X-Ray Detectable—Metal- and X-ray-detectable knives have metal and chemical additives that set off metal detectors and show up on X-ray machines if they fall into your line. They help you comply with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs to keep contaminated food from leaving your facility.
    Sanitary Environments—Sanitary knives are antibacterial to stop germs and mold from growing on the surface.
    Autoclavable—Autoclavable knives can be sterilized with heat.
    Blade
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    Max. Temp.,
    ° F
    Autoclavable
    Food Industry Std.
    Choose a Blade Color
    Each
    Metal- and X-Ray Detectable
     
    Straight Edge and Blade
    A3"2 3/4"8"Rigid5 1/4"Plastic210YesFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    Blue, Green, Red, White5019N300000
     
    Sanitary
     
    Straight Edge and Blade
    A3"3"7 7/8"Rigid4 3/4"Plastic170YesFDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.1520
    Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow3661A10000
     

    Long-Reach Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Blade Putty Knives

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Putty Knives. Long-Reach Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Blade Putty Knives, Beveled Edge, Straight Blade.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Putty Knives. Long-Reach Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Blade Putty Knives, Beveled Edge, Bent Blade.

    Beveled Edge

    Straight Blade

    Beveled Edge

    Bent Blade

    Add any standard threaded handle to extend the reach of these putty knives. The blades have a beveled edge for removing thin coatings.
    Blade
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    Features
    Each
    Beveled Edge
     
    Straight Blade
    3"4 3/8"0.06"Stainless Steel
    10 1/4"Rigid5 7/8"PlasticThreaded End35585A77000000
     
    Bent Blade
    3"4 3/8"0.06"Stainless Steel
    10 1/4"Rigid5 7/8"PlasticThreaded End35585A7900000
     
    Handles

    Long-Reach Steel Blade Putty Knives

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Putty Knives. Long-Reach Steel Blade Putty Knives, Beveled Edge, Straight Blade.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Putty Knives. Long-Reach Steel Blade Putty Knives, Beveled Edge, Bent Blade.

    Beveled Edge

    Straight Blade

    Beveled Edge

    Bent Blade

    Spread and scrape material from a distance—these putty knives have a threaded end for attaching handles to extend their reach. Their beveled blade edge is good for removing thin coatings.
    Blade
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    Thk.
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    Material
    Features
    Each
    Beveled Edge
     
    Straight Blade
    3"4 1/4"0.06"Steel9 1/2"Rigid5 1/4"PlasticThreaded End5069N12000000
     
    Bent Blade
    3"4 1/4"0.06"Steel9 1/2"Rigid5 1/4"PlasticThreaded End5069N1100000
     
    Handles

    Multifunction Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Blade Putty Knives

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Putty Knives. Multifunction Corrosion-Resistant Stainless Steel Blade Putty Knives.
    These corrosion-resistant putty knives spread, scrape, and clean paint rollers. They have a beveled edge for removing thin coatings.
    Rubber Handle—Rubber handle has a grip that absorbs shock and conforms to your hand for a comfortable hold.
    Blade
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    Package
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    Thk.
    Shape
    Overall
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    Flexibility
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    Lg.
    Features
    Each
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    Qty.
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    Beveled Edge
     
    Rubber Handle
    3"3.7"0.055"Straight8 1/8"Rigid4 3/8"Hang-Up Hole2456A1300000052456A14000000
     

    Round-Blade Stainless Steel Spatulas

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spatulas. Round-Blade Stainless Steel Spatulas, Vinyl Plastic Handle.

    Vinyl Plastic Handle

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Spatulas. Round-Blade Stainless Steel Spatulas, Wood Handle.

    Wood Handle

    Also known as ink knives, use these spatulas to mix and spread paints, chemicals, and adhesives. With a stainless steel blade, they support heavier loads than plastic spatulas without bending or breaking. They’re also more heat resistant, easier to clean and sanitize, and sharper for scraping stubborn materials.
    Vinyl Plastic Handle—Spatulas with vinyl plastic handles provide a nonslip grip and have good resistance to high temperatures.
    Blade
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    Flexibility
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    Each
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    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Vinyl Plastic Handle
    420 Stainless Steel9/16"3"6 1/2"Semi-FlexibleBlue4007A4100000———0
     
    Wood Handle
    420 Stainless Steel5/8"3"7"Semi-Flexible3660A1100000123660A1120000000
     

    Nonsparking Putty Knives

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Putty Knives. Nonsparking Putty Knives, Beveled Edge, Plastic Handle.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Putty Knives. Nonsparking Putty Knives, Beveled Edge, Rubber Handle.

    Beveled Edge

    Plastic Handle

    Beveled Edge

    Rubber Handle

    The blade is nonsparking with a beveled edge for removing thin coatings.
    Rubber Handle—Rubber handle has a grip that absorbs shock and conforms to your hand for a comfortable hold.
    Blade
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    Package
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    Material
    Shape
    Overall
    Lg.
    Flexibility
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    Beveled Edge
     
    Plastic Handle
    3"4 1/4"BrassStraight8"Rigid3 3/4"7114A13000000107114A1310000000
    3"4 1/4"BrassStraight12 1/2"Rigid8 1/4"7114A160000057114A161000000
     
    Rubber Handle
    3"4 1/8"BrassStraight9"Rigid4 7/8"2528A350000052528A35100000
     

    Disposable Scratch-Free Plastic Putty Knives

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Putty Knives. Disposable Scratch-Free Plastic Putty Knives, Straight Edge.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Putty Knives. Disposable Scratch-Free Plastic Putty Knives, Serrated Edge with Square Teeth.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Putty Knives. Disposable Scratch-Free Plastic Putty Knives, Serrated Edge with V-Teeth.

    Straight Edge

    Serrated Edge with Square

    Teeth

    Serrated Edge with V-Teeth

    Spread adhesive, thinset, and other hard-to-clean materials without scratching your surface and then simply throw these knives away.
    Serrated Edge—Knives with a serrated blade edge have square or V-tooth notched teeth for evenly applying material.
    Blade
    Handle
    Each
    Package
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    Material
    Color
    Overall
    Lg.
    Flexibility
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    Material
    Each
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    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Straight Edge
     
    Straight Blade
    3"3 1/2"PlasticWhite7 3/8"Flexible3 3/4"Plastic3546A4300000363546A431000000
    3"3 3/4"PlasticBlack7 1/2"Flexible3 3/4"Plastic3546A650000203546A65100000
     
    Serrated Edge with Square Teeth
     
    Straight Blade
    3"3.65"PlasticWhite7 1/4"Flexible3 5/8"Plastic3546A610000203546A61100000
    3"3 3/4"PlasticBlack7 1/2"Flexible3 3/4"Plastic3546A690000203546A69100000
     
    Serrated Edge with V-Teeth
     
    Straight Blade
    3"3.65"PlasticWhite7 1/4"Flexible3 5/8"Plastic3546A620000203546A62100000
    3"3 3/4"PlasticBlack7 1/2"Flexible3 3/4"Plastic3546A680000203546A68100000
     

    Steel Blade Putty Knives

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Putty Knives. Steel Blade Putty Knives, Straight Edge, Straight Blade.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Putty Knives. Steel Blade Putty Knives, Straight Edge, Bent Blade.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Putty Knives. Steel Blade Putty Knives, Beveled Edge, Straight Blade.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Putty Knives. Steel Blade Putty Knives, Beveled Edge, Bent Blade.

    Straight Edge

    Straight Blade

    Straight Edge

    Bent Blade

    Beveled Edge

    Straight Blade

    Beveled Edge

    Bent Blade

    Beveled-edge blades remove thin coatings more easily than straight-edge blades.
    Blade
    Handle
    Each
    Package
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    Thk.
    Material
    Overall
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    Straight Edge
     
    Straight Blade
    3"4 1/2"0.03"Steel7 7/8"Flexible3 3/8"Plastic3632A110000053632A111000000
    3"4 1/2"0.03"Steel8 1/4"Flexible3 3/4"WoodHang-Up Hole3668A40000053668A41100000
    3"4 1/2"0.06"Steel10 3/4"Rigid6 1/4"Wood3631A110000063631A11100000
     
    Bent Blade
    1 1/8"3"0.047"Steel6 5/8"Rigid3 5/8"WoodHang-Up Hole3667A1100000123667A111000000
     
    Beveled Edge
     
    Straight Blade
    3"4 1/4"0.06"Steel8 1/4"Rigid4"PlasticHang-Up Hole7113A310000057113A31100000
    3"4 1/2"0.06"Steel8 1/4"Rigid3 3/4"WoodHang-Up Hole3668A30000053668A31100000
     
    Bent Blade
    3"3 7/8"0.06"Steel10"Rigid6 1/8"PlasticHang-Up Hole7113A320000057113A32100000
    3"4 3/4"0.075"Steel9 1/4"Rigid4 1/2"WoodHang-Up Hole3668A250000053668A25100000
     
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