Buying knives online — Stanley 1996

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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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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Knives & blades for hobby craft, modelling and art

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Prime Tooling can provide quality knives, blades & tools for many industries, including trades, crafts, and DIY work. Hobby tools and knives are ideal for carving, precision cutting and craft projects. Our excellent range of trimming knife blades, safety knives, Swann Morton tools, Stanley knife blades, Olfa knives, and wood working tools is second to none and our extensive range of branded knives and blades such as carpet fitting and floor laying tools, circular saw blades, pro Safety knives and spare blades is outstanding.

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