Since the Stone Age, humans have been infatuated with the next great invention. It is in our nature to take ideas and continuously improve on them. This goes for virtually everything we make and use. Thirty years ago, open blade razors were essentially the only option for box cutters. After years of innovation and invention, there are now knives featuring recessed blades, vanishing blades, thumb guards, tape splitters, blade depth settings, hooded blades and more. With these types of innovations, there is little trouble finding one to fit any cutting application.
Recessed blade knives have rapidly increased in popularity in manufacturing and retail sectors. They feature built-in blades with no exposed edges. These knives work best for opening boxes, splitting tape, and cutting bands. The recessed blade prevents the sharp edge from coming into contact with the user or the contents of the package which greatly eliminates injuries and product damage.