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What is the best tool to cut cardboard? Cardboard is a handy, sturdy material that many of us deal with daily (or at least a few times a week) often to cut it up. But ever wondered about the best cardboard cutting tool for your specific needs? A sad reality is that millions of dollars of boxed goods are damaged or ruined before they are even out of the box. Why? Cuts and scrapes caused by the box-opening tool. Traditional box cutters expose the blade up to an inch, which can go right through the cardboard and straight to the contents. When an open cardboard box is your goal, consider the unique Slice J-hook Box Cutters; they were made for this job. Several other tools in the Slice line-up will also work:

You should also consider storage; you want your tools to be easy to find. Slice mini cutters feature a built-in magnet for this purpose, and you can hang a J-hook box cutter on a hook. Slice pen cutters fit in a cup with your pens; an optional Pen Cutter Clip is available, as well. No-Fuss Blade Changes Our blades are made of 100 percent zirconium, an advanced ceramic. Our proprietary design takes advantage of the extreme hardness of this material: our blades last up to 11 times longer than steel blades. This means they are a good value, and you’ll change the blade less often: that’s added safety. Many Slice Tools for Your Box-Opening Needs After all, when you find the very best cutting tool for you, you want it to work for a long time! Why Is Ergonomics Important? Look no further. This is your guide to the best tools for cutting cardboard. What to Consider in the Search for the Best Tool to Cut Cardboard There are so many ways these tools can be used in the classroom. Finding them is almost as much fun as exploring ways to use them with your students. After you have started your collection of mark-making tools, you won’t be able to stop! Have fun giving your students opportunities to explore different ways to make art.We make blades that easily open cardboard boxes but are safe to the touch. Every Slice tool features our patent-pending finger-friendly® blade grind. In addition, the hardness of our blade material, in combination with its grind, makes it much more durable than metal, the most common blade material. Slice blades last up to 11 times longer than metal blades. A longer-lasting blade means fewer blade changes, which further contributes to safety. It’s dangerous to handle a blade directly. The less often you have to do it, the better. Be sure to leave all your printmaking tools out to dry completely after washing them. If you seal them in closed containers while they are still damp, they will likely mold. The target audience of the InvenTABLE is notably wide, designed for children aged 5 to 99, and can be used by anyone who struggles with using scissors or box cutters. This inclusivity makes the tool highly accessible, catering to a broad range of users with varying abilities. Slice tools are designed so that you can change the blade without needing any additional tools. It doesn't get easier than that! Do You Like It?

Cardboard, a material that is widely available and often discarded, can be a valuable resource for crafting. The average household discards approximately 3,200 pieces of cardboard annually. The InvenTABLE aims to repurpose this abundant material, transforming it into a source of learning and fun. The use of cardboard in crafting not only encourages creativity but also promotes environmental consciousness among users, particularly children. With so many styles of sponges available, collecting sponges for printmaking and mark-making can be a great start to your collection. Slice tools ship with rounded-tip blades because, overwhelmingly, that’s what professional safety managers prefer. For just about any cardboard cutting tasks, a rounded tip will suffice. If necessary, however, we do also offer pointed-tip blades. Tools like the Slice Manual Box Cutter have blades with multiple position settings. Choose a blade length that matches the material you're working with and retract the blade when your safety box cutter is not in use. In this way, the tool exposes just enough edge to make a clean cut, reducing the risk of injury. The Slice Auto-Retractable Box Cutter combines the blade with a spring-loaded mechanism that retracts the blade automatically when you let go of the slider button.The best tools last. They’re built well and made from quality materials. Slice handles are made of either metal or tough, durable, glass-filled nylon. Preventing box cutter injuries shouldn’t be overlooked—rather, it should be considered on the same scale of importance as preventing all injuries in the workplace. Scissors cannot handle all cutting tasks, so sometimes using a box cutter is the only solution. Post visual reminders for your workers so that safety is always at the forefront of their minds. Of course, all Slice tools score high on the desirable features outlined here, so the only question left to answer is, Which Slice tool will be your best tool to cut cardboard? All of our box cutter knives have ambidextrous handles and controls, as do the Slice Manual Pen Cutter and Slice Auto-Retractable Pen Cutter. Most have a lanyard hole in the handle that helps prevent loss. Slice pen cutters and the Mini Cutter use the same Slice replacement blades as our box cutters and are compact enough to fit in a small drawer. In addition to a lanyard hole, the Slice Mini Cutter's handle is magnetized to keep the tool within easy reach. The InvenTABLE is a revolutionary tool that makes cutting cardboard easy and safe, particularly for children. It promotes creativity, sustainability, and inclusivity, while ensuring user safety. Its efficiency, versatility, and wide target audience make it a valuable addition to the world of crafting.

The final consideration, one you certainly don’t want to overlook, is: Do you like the look, feel, shape, and size of the tool? Personal preference is important because that’s what makes you reach for a favorite tool time and time again. This short video shows how safely the Slice 10503 Auto-Retractable Box Cutter gets through cardboard boxes without damaging what’s inside: Any blade handling or disposal is dangerous, especially with standard blades that require sharps box disposal even when they’re dull. Blades left lying around or unsheathed are also likely to cause accidents. For the auto-retractable model, you must keep the button engaged to keep the blade exposed. If you release pressure on the slider, the blade retracts automatically. The right tool for you depends on how often you use it and the level of safety you need. Small dotters are fun for lessons such as Dot Day creations or Aboriginal Dot Paintings. Many of these mark-making tools can be scavenged from your own art room.At its most basic level, your cardboard cutting tool will be a hand tool with a blade. To get more specific and find the best tool for your job, you need to know what elements to consider. With any cutting task, the highest priority should be keeping you, and those around you, safe. Cutting tools are notorious for being dangerous, but they’re not all created equal: some are safer than others.

The noise level of the InvenTABLE is also within safe limits. The prototype measures at 80 dB, which is between the noise level of a vacuum cleaner and a lawn mower, and is not loud enough to damage children’s ears. To further promote safety, guidelines, kid-size safety goggles, and kid-size ear protection will be included in the “Little Makers” and STEM tiers.The first rule when you need to use any tool is to use the right tool for the job. This means you don’t get an open cardboard box by using a key, knife, scissor blade, pen, or flathead screwdriver. When you use the wrong tool for a job, it can be dangerous and it can damage the tool. Do. Not. Do. It. All Slice tools are designed with good ergonomics in mind. This is why many of our tools, like our stylish J-hook cutters, feature a unique shape. At Slice ®, safety has always been the driver behind our innovative designs. The result is our unique line of cutting tools, including several types of box cutters—tools perfectly suited to cut cardboard.