Sterling 430-1 Yellowtail Self-Retracting Safety Knife

The Sterling Yellowtail 430-1 is a self-retracting safety knife with a split second automatic blade retracting system, a shape that aids grip, and a design that suits both left and right hand users (manufacturer-stated).

Sterling states that the split second automatic blade retracting system is there to prevent injuries (manufacturer-stated). The catalogue lists 430-1 as carded, with a box quantity of 12 and a carton quantity of 144.

Sterling lists replacement blade 430B-4 for the Yellowtail, a card of 10 blades measuring 50.3mm long, 12mm wide and 0.40mm thick (catalogue page 154). The blade selection guide (catalogue page 41) lists that blade as the only one for the 430.

Where this product is used

• Opening cartons and cutting packaging
• Cutting by both right and left hand users
• Workplaces that use self-retracting knives

Features

• Split second automatic blade retracting system to prevent injuries (manufacturer-stated)
• Suits both left and right hand users (manufacturer-stated)
• Unique shape aids knife grip (manufacturer-stated)
• Replacement blade 430B-4, card of 10 (manufacturer-stated)

Key specifications

Selecting the right option

Choose a self-retracting knife by body and blade. The Yellowtail has a split second retracting system and a shape that aids grip. For a side-slide knife see the Sterling 412-1, and for a metal body with a rubber grip see the Sterling Longreach 416-1.

Related products

Replacement blades: Sterling 430B-4 Yellowtail replacement blades, 10/pack. See also the Sterling 100B metal carton opener.