Buying knives online — safety knife

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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Have you got the right tool for the job?

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Forget what you have heard about a good worker never blaming their tools. The fact is that when you don’t use the right tool for the job, you can risk disaster. And when you are using high-quality tools, it can transform tasks from a chore to a joy. We have a vast array of knives and blades for every job imaginable. So how do you choose the right tool for a job? Research the task, and the right tools If you aren’t an expert, then don’t worry. There are lots of experts and many are happy to share their expertise....

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Sheffield Based online knives and blades

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As specialist suppliers of knives and blades, we at Prime Tooling are exceptionally proud of our roots. Based in Sheffield, we have a huge selection of knives & blades including snap off blades, hooked blades, concave blades, and safety knives. We also have the advantage of Sheffield’s long history of quality. The knife making trade may have declined in other areas of the UK, but we’re proud to be keeping our Steel City’s tradition alive and well with a great selection of knives and blades, including dolphin knives, delphin knives, don carlos knives, 9mm snap off blade and Stanley knife...

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GR8 safety knives, hooked & concave blades, and carpet fitting tools

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Prime Tooling stock a range of replacement blades & commercial knives such as GR8 safety knives, hooked & concave blades, and carpet fitting tools. We also stock a large number of branded blades which include Olfa Knives, & Rotary Cutters, Gr8 pro safety knives, Swann Morton Sterile Surgical Scalpel Blades (Stainless Steel), Black & Decker planer blades, Dolphin knives and Delfin knives. Based in the city that invented stainless steel, we’re perfectly placed to provide full UK coverage for our mail-order products.

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Stanley Knife Blades for 3 Different Trades

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Stanley knife blades have been ensuring customer satisfaction for many years. Here at Prime Tooling, we stock an amazing range of Stanley knives for sale & offer an amazing choice to all of our customers. As one of the world’s most reputable manufacturers of knife products, Stanley blades come with guaranteed quality assurance attached. It is for that reason of quality that so many people have make Stanley their manufacturer of choice. Across many different trades, Stanley knife blades are continuing to deliver only the most excellent of results – it’s easy to understand their popularity. Here’s a list of 3 trades where people...

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