IBS Loop Knives These Hyde knives can be used to remove flash at the joints of molded parts. Their loop design makes them especially flexible for handling a variety of shapes, and they also have a pick that's useful for getting into hard-to-reach spots. Measuring 6.5 inches in overall length, the blades have 1.3-inch cutting edges and can be easily resharpened with a belt sander or bench grinder.
What's new? The use of the knives within the plastics industry. The knives were originally marketed to farriers.
Benefits Longevity and ease of use. Each blade is manufactured from durable, high-carbon steel and mounted to a handle made with a high-strength PP core. For comfort, the handle has a thermoplastic elastomer soft-grip coating.
Hyde Industrial Blade Solutions, Southbridge, Mass., 508-764-4344, www.hydeblades.com
