The PHC S4R™ Guarded Safety Knife, Right-Handed is the industry’s best-selling manual-retract safety cutter, trusted for its superior safety and cutting efficiency. Engineered with a fixed steel safety guard and ergonomic design, it minimizes injuries and product damage during box opening. With three blade depth positions and an integrated heavy-duty tape splitter, this tool increases productivity while keeping users protected. Its green handle easily identifies the right-handed version.
Key Features and Benefits
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Fixed steel guard offers lasting protection and cutting precision
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Three blade depth settings: top cut, tray cut, and deep cut
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Heavy-duty tape splitter reduces blade wear and prevents hand injuries
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Ergonomic handle ensures user comfort over extended use
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Tool-free blade change supports quick maintenance
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Built-in storage holds up to five spare blades
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Includes one SP-017 blunt-tip safety blade
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Green color coding for easy right-handed identification
Recommended For
Ideal for opening corrugated cartons, plastic straps, shrink wrap, and packaging tape. Suitable for high-volume environments where safety, comfort, and cutting efficiency are essential.
Industries
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Warehousing & Logistics
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Retail & E-commerce Fulfillment
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Food Packaging
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Distribution Centers
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Manufacturing
Specifications
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Item Code: E21104-1
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Blade Type: SP-017 Utility Blade (Blunt Tip)
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Blade Material: Carbon Steel
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Blade Operation: Manual-Retract
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Activation Type: Button
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Depth Settings: 3-position adjustable
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Guard Type: Fixed Steel Top Cut Guard
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Handle Material: Textured Plastic
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Handle Color: Green (Right-Handed)
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Blade Storage: Holds up to 5 spare blades
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Sustainability: Reusable
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Number of Blades Included: 1
Packaging
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Includes one pre-installed blade
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Bulk packaging options for industrial distribution
Approvals
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Designed according to industry safety standards
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Widely adopted in global retail, warehousing, and logistics operations
PHC S4R™ Guarded Safety Knife, Right-Handed Selection Notes
The PHC S4R™ Guarded Safety Knife, Right-Handed supports safer daily cutting by helping teams move away from uncontrolled exposed blades. Review it against the actual material, cutting frequency, user grip, blade-change routine and the level of blade protection required for your workplace.
Where It Fits
| Selection area | Practical guidance |
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| Product family | Safety cutting tool |
| Typical application | Carton opening, film slitting, bag cutting, tape cutting, packaging work, retail replenishment, logistics or production use. |
| Procurement note | Match the tool to the cutting task, material thickness, frequency, user training and blade control routine. |
Risk Control and Use Notes
For Malaysia and Singapore workplaces, safer cutting should be managed through a task inventory, tool substitution, user training and blade-control routine. The best safety cutter is the one that cuts the target material efficiently while reducing blade exposure, loose-blade handling and accidental contact.
Common Questions
Can this replace every cutter on site?
Not always. Different materials may need different cutting tools. Cartons, stretch film, strapping, bags and precision work can require different blade exposure, depth and handle styles.
Can I request samples or compatible blades?
Yes. Contact Safetyware to compare PHC, Klever or Slice options, replacement blades and accessories for your cutting tasks.
Browse related Safety Knives products or read the Safetyware safety cutter guide for a fuller selection framework.


