Buying knives online — replacement blades

A brief history of Stanley Tools

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The history of Stanley Tools in the UK can be traced back to the early 19th century, when the Stanley Rule and Level Company was founded in New Britain, Connecticut, in 1857. The company quickly became known for its high-quality tools, and its products were soon being exported to the UK and other countries around the world. In 1936, Stanley Works acquired the British J. A. Chapman company, a manufacturer of carpentry tools and other items. This acquisition gave Stanley a direct presence in the UK market, and the company began to manufacture Stanley-branded tools in Sheffield. Stanley Tools quickly...

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Swann Morton - world leaders in the manufacturing of surgical blades, scalpels & handles

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Swann-Morton are a Sheffield based company, founded in 1932 and have since become world leaders in the manufacturing of surgical blades, scalpels and handles. Their blades act as enabling tools for many professionals from all walks of life, as Swann-Morton offer consistency, reliability and cleverly combine their traditional blade making skills with the latest technologies. The main professionals consistently using Swann-Morton blades are Surgeons, Chiropodists and Podiatrists, Dentists and Veterinarians. Surgeons and Swann-Morton There are 34 blade shapes and 12 different handles made by Swann-Morton for their general Surgical Blade range. These blades are used throughout many types of theatres and practices, such as Cardiology, Orthopaedics and Reconstructive surgery units. Blade size and...

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Prime Tooling following Sheffield's proud history of quality knives & blades

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As a Sheffield based company supplying professionals, businesses and individuals with a range of cheap replacement blades & knives, Prime Tooling are proud of our Sheffield roots. Sheffield has a long history of quality knife making behind it, and our business is a testament to the Steel City’s fantastic reputation in the field of knife and tool making. Our selection of hooked blades and concave blades are second to none, and we will go out of our way to find the perfect knife or blade for your project. Our team of staff are committed to keeping the tradition of Sheffield knife making alive and...

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How Olfa’s innovation and quality create great craft knives

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Olfa blades and Olfa rotary cutters are not only one of the most distinctively designed you can buy they also come from a company with a record of innovation. Olfa’s name is even derived from the Japanese words for bend and break, a reflection of the snap-off blade they invented. The company founder, working in a printing company, found the blades they used for cutting paper became blunt quickly, but realised that other parts of the blade remained sharp as they were unused in the cut. Working from this observation he developed a blade with scored lines along the length...

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5 reasons to buy Olfa Cutters and Swann Morton blades online

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The internet has undoubtedly brought a great revolution in commerce. More and more people prefer online shopping as it offers many advantages over the old-fashioned bricks-and-mortar shopping. Here are a few reasons why you should buy online the next time you run out of blades for your Olfa Cutters or need a Swann Morton supplier! Buying knives & blades online for more convenience It is simply the easiest way to shop. No queues, no travel, and it’s certainly much faster to buy replacement Knives and blades online that it is to go to your local trade shop. You’ll also likely...

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