FAQ

• Why Do Slice Safety Blades Cost More Than Traditional Blades? (Hint: They Don't)

  At Slice®, we get a lot of questions from budget-conscious safety managers about the price of our products. While safety managers are focused on the line-item price, we’re considering the long-term costs. See what we mean here.

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• Why Are Slice Blades Safer Than Traditional Blades?

  It's all well and good to say that Slice® safety blades are "finger-friendly®" or safe to the touch, but how, exactly, did we achieve this? Find out here.

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• Why Are Slice Ceramic Blades Initially Less Sharp Than Metal Blades?

  How sharp do blades need to be? What’s considered effective and when is "sharp" too sharp? Find out more here.

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• Are All Ceramic Blades Safer?

  Think all ceramics are created equal? Well, not quite. Read more to learn how different ceramic blades compare and why Slice makes the only real safety blades on the market.

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• How Long Do Slice Ceramic Blades Last?

  Is it worth the investment to get a Slice ceramic safety blade? Will I be changing the blade after only a few uses? Find out why Slice blades last an average of 11.2 times longer than steel blades.

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• Safety Gloves and Cut Resistance: How Do Slice Blades Compare With Steel?

  Many OHS experts ask Slice whether our finger-friendly® grind allows them to purchase a glove with a lower level of cut resistance. They want to reduce costs and increase usability without sacrificing safety. So we had Slice blades tested. Find out what we learned.

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• Where Do Slice Knives Fit on a Knife Safety Level Chart?

  Many safety experts, when they first contact us, want to know: where do Slice knives fit on a knife safety level chart? The short answer is: they don’t. Read more to find out why.

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• Do Slice Ceramic Safety Blades Break Easily?

  Most of our customers are primarily familiar with metal blades, but may have also worked with ceramic cooking blades. When they first encounter Slice safety blades, they’re not sure how they compare. One of the downfalls of ceramic cooking knives is that they’re brittle and fragile. Is that also the case, they wonder, with Slice ceramics?

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• Are Slice Ceramic Safety Blades Metal Detectable?

  Safety-conscious food and pharmaceutical manufacturers often ask us: are Slice ceramic safety blades metal detectable? The answer is no, they’re not. Here’s why.

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• How Do I Know Slice Tools Are More Ergonomic?

  Because it’s been proven. Learn about the third-party independent tests that show Slice technologies such as Ergo-Pull and our unique box cutter handle are more ergonomic than standard tools on the market. Read on for more details.

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• Do Slice Safety Blades Require Special Storage?

  What effect does Slice finger-friendly® technology have for handling and storage? Do the same care and disposal rules apply for Slice blades, metal blades, and non-Slice ceramics? Find out here.

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