Since 1950
Leading the evolution
of safety kNIVES
It all started with the original flat box cutter
In 1950, Herbert Lightburn saw the need for a low-cost cutting tool that could open shipping cartons more efficiently and safely than a handheld razorblade. To meet this need, Lightburn designed the Handy Cutter, which standardized the way grocery chains opened packaged goods and quickly emerged as the preferred cutting tool for stockroom operations and shipping departments across the US.
Since then, Pacific Handy Cutter has led the innovation of safety cutting tools designed for common cutting applications in a variety of industries, including:
- Retail & Grocery
- Industrial & Manufacturing
- Warehouse & Distribution
- Foodservice
- Healthcare & Pharma
1950 - current
PHC SAFETY KNIFE INNOVATION THROUGH THE YEARS
what drives us…
OUR VALUES
safety
We believe that a company’s people are their greatest asset.
Our cutting-edge safety and ergonomic technologies are created to protect your team from injury.
efficiency
We believe in creating the right tools for the job.
Design features for specialized cutting applications help improve productivity while protecting valuable merchandise from damage.
savings
We believe in being your partner in safety and savings.
PHC safety cutting solutions reduce costs associated with laceration injuries and damaged merchandise, while boosting worker productivity.
a leader in the
GROCERY
& RETAIL INDUSTRY
PHC Safety Knives are used in
80% of US groceries.
Our S Series multi-functional safety knives are the preferred tool for box topping, tape splitting and cutting film/stretch wrap, the most common cutting tasks for getting merchandise safely unpacked and quickly stocked on shelves