4 Pce Retractable Safety Knife Set

Set of four retractable safety knives from Model Craft

Modeling knives differ from ordinary cutters in one essential point: the blade can be withdrawn into the handle, so the knife can be put down and carried safely without looking for a cap to fit on. Extending and withdrawing it can be done with one hand, and the extended blade locks, so it does not give way inward during a cut. The handles are color-coded according to the shape of the blade, which saves time at work, because you can tell the right knife at a glance. The handles also carry a scale.

Use

• A straight cut along a ruler in plastic sheet, paper, card and thin films.
• A rounded blade for long strokes and for cutting away larger amounts of material.
• A pointed blade for small work: cleaning up sprue gates, removing parting lines and cutting decals.
• A scalpel shape for cuts in sharp corners and in places a wider blade cannot reach.
• Putting the knife down on the bench with the blade withdrawn, with no risk of injury.

Who the set is for

For modelers who want several blade shapes at hand at once, and for anyone who cuts away from the modeling bench too, that is paper, card, stickers or craft foam. The retractable mechanism will mainly be appreciated by those who work in a living room or where children and pets move around. The set is a good companion to a rotary tool, files and abrasive sponges in a basic kit.

The blades are very sharp. Always cut away from your body, withdraw the blade after use and keep the knives out of the reach of children. A blunt blade is better replaced, as a blunt knife slips and is more dangerous than a sharp one.