Buying knives online — stanley 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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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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Looking after your Stanley knives & Blades

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As experts in the manufacture and supply of knives and blades, Prime Tooling know how important it is to keep your Stanley Knives and trimming knife blades in good condition to ensure that they last a long time and remain effective. Looking after your knives before and after use is the key to keeping them in good condition, and storing them properly can go a long way to keeping your knives and blades in top condition for years to come.

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