Equipment

How to Choose the Right Knife and Blade for the Project
When starting a project, determine what type of cut needs to be made to narrow down the type of utility knife for the job. Knife aspects to consider include the blade type and size, comfort of the knife handle and the preferred locking mechanism.
By Cassie Donnelly
June 15, 2021
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Equipment
by Cassie Donnelly
Cassie Donnelly is the Sr. Brand Manager for OLFA® North America. OLFA® has been committed to making tools that improve how people cut materials by developing products that not only attain an inimitable level of sharpness, but are also practical to use. Cassie has over twenty years of experience in the construction industry, and understands the challenges of choosing the right tools for the jobsite and enjoys helping consumers stock their toolboxes with the most effective products for the job. You can contact Cassie at www.olfahandtools.com or connect with her on LinkedIn.
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