Safety Knives & Scissors

 The Safety Knives meet the following minimum requirements:

• Automatic Blade edge protection when things get out of control
• Safe Blade change without any undue cutting risks
• Cutter handles/bodies designed to remain safe when laid down
• Solidly Mounted Blade

The conformity with the applicable safety regulations is confirmed by this "GS" symbol indicating "TESTED FOR SAFETY by the German Safety Control Board (TÜV)." According to the German Martor, there are 4 Safety Levels (1 = highest safety level, 4 = basic level of security):

1. Concealed Blade
2. Fully Automatic Blade Retraction (“Smart Technology”)
3. Automatic Blade Retraction (Spring Loaded Blades)
4. Manual Blade Retraction