Safecutters

With some know-how and practice, a kitchen utility knife can be your best friend during food preparation, or it can be a potential source of serious injury. Depending on your skill and what you already know about utility knife safety, it's always a good idea to hone utility knives skills. The first step in kitchen utility knife safety is purchasing the most quality set of utility knives you can afford. Avoid sets that have gaps at the joint – where the blade and handle meet. Quality knives should feel heavy and solid in your hand. And most importantly, take the time to learn how to use the utility knives and care for them.

Utility knives take many shapes and forms, but they have found a prominent place in almost every workplace. They are known as safety knives, safety cutters, utility knife blades, box cutters, hook knives, rotary cutters, and more.

The incorrect use of utility knives not only accounts for personal safety, but also damaged or unsaleable goods. Employees might consider wearing gloves when using utility knives. Use one-sided utility knife blades with safety handles. Sharp utility knife blades should be stored in a safe manner when not in use and employees should never leave a sharp blade unattended on the sales floor.