How to Snap Off/Break Off Utility Knife Blade?

How to Snap Off/Break Off Utility Knife Blade?

Although the utility knife is used for many different cutting works many people don’t know how to snap off the utility knife blade or try to break it with unsafe methods. If you wonder how to snap off Utility Knife Blade you will find what you are looking for in this article. 
Let’s see how the snap off Utility Knife blade edge safely in 4 steps.
 

First Step
Use a Plier, Cut Resistant Glove and Goggles
We highly recommend you to use a plier, cut resistant glove and goggles for a safe break before you snap off Utility Knife Blade. Thus you can grasp the knife more tightly and snap off the blade with less amount of force. Cut-resistant glove and goggles provide a higher degree of safety in case of any potential accident.
 

Second Step
Grasp The Blade Edge Firmly
Firmly grasp the blade edge. It will be easier and safer for you to snap off the blade edge if you grasp it from the point that closes to the separation line. Once you firmly grasp the blade edge with a plier you can break it by applying a downward force. 
 

Third Step
Breaking Off
With the controlled force you applied, you can safely break the edge of the blade. Since the plier is used, a broken blade edge will not be thrown anywhere and will not cause any unintended injuries. 
 

Fourth Step
After Breaking Off
Once the breaking process is completed you can continue your cutting works with the remaining edges of the blade. You can prevent unintended injuries by putting broken edges into a disposal container. Please keep in mind that in order to perform better and safer cutting works you need to snap off the edge before it gets dull.