Safety Comes First When Handling a Shoe Knife

Hyde Industrial Blade Solutions makes a quality shoe knife and has been since the company was founded in 1875. While our shoe knives are made from high quality steel, are designed to be very durable, and fit snugly in the user’s hand, they still must be used with caution and with safety in mind.

In fact, safety comes first when handling a shoe knife manufactured by Hyde IBS. Even though our shoe knives are the “tools of the trade,” they can still cause serious injury if used carelessly or improperly.

Keep Your Shoe Knives Clean

A knife that’s not kept clean can be very dangerous. Debris on a dirty knife can cause it to cut in a direction that’s different than what the user intended.

Don’t assume that just because your shoe knife is cutting leather and rubber that it’s always clean. Leather and rubber debris can have an adverse effect on your blade just as easily as food products.

How to Clean Your Shoe Knife

To clean your shoe knife, place it on a flat surface. Once it’s on a flat surface, carefully wipe off the blade. Then, turn the knife over and repeat the process.

Experts strongly encourage that you don’t hold your shoe knife in your hand while cleaning it. Holding your knife while cleaning its blade can result in injury.

The Condition of Your Shoe Knife

Hyde Industrial Blade Solutions manufactures quality shoe knives. Our shoe blades are very durable. They hold their edge for a long time and can endure the harshest conditions.

Even so, you might want to periodically examine your knife for cracks or chips. If you discover that your shoe knife has a crack or a missing chip, you should contemplate acquiring a replacement.

That also goes for your shoe knife’s handle. If the handle is damaged in anyway, it’s recommended that you remove it from your toolbox and procure another.

Keep Your Shoe Knife Sharp

A dull shoe knife is a dangerous shoe knife. Consider keeping your shoe knife sharp.

Why is a dull knife dangerous?

A dull knife requires the user to apply extra force during the cutting process. This extra force can cause a knife to slip or move in an unintended direction. Both results can result in injury.

If your workshop or operations need a quality shoe knife contact Hyde Industrial Blade Solutions. We manufacture a shoe blade that gets the job done.