Allway Tools, Inc.
Bronx, NY 10462
Jul 22, 2003 Spring-Loaded Utility Knife features blade retraction system. Blade remains extended only while thumb pressure is applied to slider, and spring system automatically draws blade back into knife body as soon as pressure is released. Round-point blade reduces chance of puncture injury, and overlapping nose provides added security. Push-button blade-change feature eliminates need for screw driver to change blades.

Stanley Works, The
New Britain, CT 06053
Apr 02, 2003 SportUtilityâ„¢ Outdoorsmanâ„¢ multifunctional knife combines 3½ in. folding sport blade and retractable utility blade. Sport blade has metal thumb stud for one-handed opening and closing. Utility knife blade has quick-change button and offers 3 positions for proper depth for cutting building materials. Knife features rubber panels, cast metal construction, interlocking nose to prevent body from splitting, and nylon sheath with snap closure.

Hot Tools Div., M. M. Newman Corp.
Marblehead, MA 01945
Mar 26, 2003 Electric LK-1 heats up to 300°F in under 2 min and offers 11/16 in. wide spatula tip for melting and smoothing lacquer sticks into gouges and cracks in wood. Measuring 6 in. long and weighing less than 1 oz, wooden handle stays cool because heating element is located under tip. Spatula tips slide over heating element and come in 3/16, 7/16, and 11/16 in. wide sizes. Sticks are offered in walnut, cherry, mahogany, light- and dark oak, black, and white.

American Saw & Mfg. Co./LENOX
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Oct 23, 2002 Available in 3 styles, Lenox® Utility Knives include 2 shatter-resistant Lenox® Edgeâ„¢ blades. They offer die-cast zinc construction and internal blade-storage area. Ergonomic, cushion-gripped, top end handles, with quick-change blade feature, do not require screwdriver. Retractable handles have 3-position blade adjustment for various applications, including drywall and metal scoring.

Webex, Inc.
Neenah, WI 54957 1026
Oct 21, 2002 DirEXCutâ„¢ dual rotary knife module features dead-shafted knife cylinders mounted in cartridge configuration. Each cylinder uses helically-wrapped, CPM blade to create scissored-type cutting action across web. Infeed side features adjustable nip section consisting of 16 in. diameter driven, chromed lower roll and hypalon, chevron-grooved upper roll that aids in de-wrinkling. Swivel operator console with touch screen control panel stores over 50 run specifications.

Hot Tools Div., M. M. Newman Corp.
Marblehead, MA 01945
Aug 21, 2002 HK-60 heats up to 1,050°F in less than 2 minutes, cuts and seals in one step, and creates beaded finish that resists fraying. Double-edge .060 in. thick blade tip slides on, directly over heating element. Ergonomic wooden handle stays cool. Industrial-grade 60 Watt tool measures only 9 in. long, weighs less than 1 oz., and operates on 115 Vac.

Hot Tools Div., M. M. Newman Corp.
Marblehead, MA 01945
Jul 16, 2002 Hot Tool HK-60 Hot Knife features replaceable double-edge, .060 in. thick blade that simultaneously cuts and seals rubber door seals as well as other types of gaskets. Tip slides directly over heating element, reaching 1,050°F within 2 min. Knife measures 9 in. long and weighs under 1 oz. Tapered wooden handle stays cool. Industrial grade, 60 W knife operates on 115 Vac and uses replaceable tips that can be resharpened.