Blue Spot Tools 25mm Soft Grip SK5 Snap-Off Knife with Locking Wheel 29027

Blue Spot Tools 25mm Snap-Off Knife

MPN: 29027

Barcode: 5028734290271

Size: 25mm

Weight: 0.18kg

Safety Notice: You must be 18 years old or over to purchase and receive this product.

Overview:

The Blue Spot Tools 25mm Snap-Off Knife has an ABS plastic body and a TPR soft grip handle. The TPR handle aids user comfort during cutting tasks. At 0.18kg, the knife sits light in the hand for trade and site work.

The knife carries a 25mm SK5 blade divided into six segments. When the front segment becomes blunt, snap it off at the scored notch to expose a fresh cutting edge. You need no tools for this step. A locking wheel on the body holds the blade at any set extension. This prevents the blade from moving during cuts. Advancing and retracting the blade with the wheel is quick.

Key Features and Benefits

• TPR Soft Grip Handle: The rubber handle aids comfort and keeps the grip secure throughout the cutting task.
• Locking Wheel: Locks the blade at any extension point, preventing unwanted movement during cuts.
• 6-Segment Blade: Each snap exposes a fresh cutting edge, reducing how often you need to replace the full blade.
• SK5 Steel: The super sharp SK5 blade cuts cleanly through a range of materials.
• No-Tool Blade Refresh: Snapping off a dull segment takes seconds and requires no additional tools.
• 25mm Blade Width: The wider blade handles demanding materials such as carpet, foam board, and thick vinyl flooring.

Specs & Attributes

• Weight: 0.18kg
• Blade Size: 25mm
• Body Material: ABS plastic
• Handle Material: TPR soft grip
• Blade Type: 6-segment SK5
• Locking Mechanism: Locking wheel
• Colour: Blue/Black

Typical Applications

• Cutting carpet and vinyl floor coverings
• Scoring drywall and plasterboard
• Trimming foam insulation board
• Slicing floor underlayment
• Opening heavy-duty cardboard packaging
• Cutting rope and binding straps
• Slicing sheet rubber and plastic sheeting

How to Use

• Advance the Blade: Rotate the locking wheel to push the blade out to the required cutting length.

• Lock the Blade: Tighten the locking wheel to hold the blade securely in position.

• Cut: Hold the knife at approximately 45° and apply steady, controlled forward pressure.

• Refresh the Cutting Edge: When a segment dulls, extend the blade to the next scored notch and use pliers to snap it off. Always snap away from the body and place the fragment in a sealed container before disposal.

• Store Safely: Fully retract the blade into the body after use. Keep the knife out of reach of children.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is SK5 steel?
  SK5 is a high-carbon Japanese tool steel, common in cutting blade manufacturing. After heat treatment, it reaches approximately 60-65 HRC hardness. This gives blades strong edge retention and good resistance to wear compared to standard carbon steel.

• What is a 25mm snap-off knife used for?
  The 25mm blade suits heavy-duty cutting tasks on construction sites and trade jobs. The wider cutting width handles thick materials such as carpet, foam insulation, vinyl flooring, and floor underlayment. Smaller 9mm or 18mm blades are better suited to lighter, more precise work.

• How do you safely snap off a blade segment?
  Extend the blade to the next scored notch. Use pliers to grip the end and apply a firm downward snap, always directing the break away from the body. Never break blade segments with bare hands. Place the fragment in a sealed container before disposal.

• How should I dispose of snapped-off blade segments?
  Place used segments in a puncture-resistant container, such as a sealed tin or a purpose-made blade disposal box. Wrapping the fragment tightly in heavy tape before placing it in the bin also works. Never put loose blade pieces into an open bin.

• What is the difference between a snap-off knife and a standard utility knife?
  A snap-off knife uses a segmented blade with scored break points. When one section dulls, snapping it off reveals a fresh cutting edge without a full blade swap. A standard utility knife requires you to remove and replace the entire blade to restore sharpness.

Summary

The Blue Spot Tools 25mm Snap-Off Knife has a TPR grip and an SK5 blade pre-scored into six segments. Each snap at the notch restores a sharp cutting edge, while the locking wheel holds blade position between cuts. The knife carries a Blue Spot Tools Life Time Guarantee.