Cut resistant tape can you get it in the UK?

[Black Sheep]

Hi,

Does anyone know if you can get cut resistant tape similar to this in the UK?

http://www.gemplers.com/product/GT30/Guard-Tex-Cut-resistant-Safety-Tape-1x90-roll

Looks like useful stuff to cover knife blades with when shaping handles or to protect your fingers when carving

Thanks

Richard

 

[jojo]

Hum, how do you cut it if it is cut resistant.... And if you cover the blade when carving ....Sorry, can't help you there, but it seems to be a good idea.

 

[xlfive]

have a look at gloves these are available for handling sharp metals,
http://www.greenham.com/search.aspx?search=glove

 

[C_Claycomb]

Sorry, don't know, but multiple layers of masking tape does a good job of protecting you from the blade and the finish from you, while you shape the handle. They only time I have had a problem is when I have slipped with the file and banged the edge of the blade. The answer then would either be more tape, or bending and taping some thin metal over the edge in the damage prone area.

Cut resistant tape seems like overkill to me.

As for covering the blade when carving...why? I don't understand why you would want to

 

[lewiman201]

As for covering the blade when carving...why? I don't understand why you would want to

I think he means cover the blade whilst carving handle

 

[Black Sheep]

As for covering the blade when carving...why? I don't understand why you would want to

Sorry I meant to protect thumb or finger ends, I've seen this stuff advertised to protect you fingers while using a craft knife and ruler or similar so thought it might be worth trying

Richard

 

[helixpteron]

Perhaps e-mail the Company, or use their Ask-A-Question Form to see if they supply outlets in the UK, or ask if you could purchase a single roll as a 'sample'.

 

[C_Claycomb]

Right :doh!:

Made by these folk
http://www.generalbandages.com/

 

[Ogri the trog]

Sorry I meant to protect thumb or finger ends, I've seen this stuff advertised to protect you fingers while using a craft knife and ruler or similar so thought it might be worth trying

Richard

I might suggest that a safe carving technique would be better protection in the long run. People who use craft knives are less likely to know about safe "general knife" useage and therefore be at greater risk of injury.

ATB

Ogri the trog

 

[Black Sheep]

I might suggest that a safe carving technique would be better protection in the long run. People who use craft knives are less likely to know about safe "general knife" useage and therefore be at greater risk of injury.

ATB

Ogri the trog

Sorry I beg to differ, Just because someone uses craft knives does not mean they have any lesser knowledge of "general knife" usage, most of my so called craft knifes are made by Swann-Morton commonly known as scalpels and believe you me the don't take prisoners All of my carving knives are Frost Mora and my chisels are Marple's.

I have a very good knowledge of working with sharp tools and carving from an early age as my Father is a Carpenter and I grew up in his wood work shop. Not to mention my Engineering back ground.


Richard