I just got a new job removing asbestos from old industrial buildings. Before somebody says "your nuts" I should mention that with all the laws and regulations that are in place, its actually a very safe job. The air in the enclosures is filtered to the extent that its completely changed at least every 15 minutes, Hepa Respirators and protective suits are worn, and everything is hosed down with water to prevent asbestos dust clouds. What that means is that someone in NYC is exposed to more asbestos from brake pads than I will be while removing the stuff. (The dust in the air when the Trade Center's fell was absolutely full of asbestos, but thats another story.)
Anyway, I need a knife to cut away at old thick insulation. A regular utility knife will be my first choice, but often the blade will not be long enough. The knife must be a folder which has a blade of at least 3.5", it must be impervious to water (probably stainless blade and plastic handle), it must be very easy to clean, it should have a belt clip, and it should be as cheap as possible so I can throw it out after a week or two and buy another. Also, it can't be a Frost knife. I hold them responsible for putting the real Schrade out of buisness, and their cliphanger CH7 would have been perfect.
Anyway, I need a knife to cut away at old thick insulation. A regular utility knife will be my first choice, but often the blade will not be long enough. The knife must be a folder which has a blade of at least 3.5", it must be impervious to water (probably stainless blade and plastic handle), it must be very easy to clean, it should have a belt clip, and it should be as cheap as possible so I can throw it out after a week or two and buy another. Also, it can't be a Frost knife. I hold them responsible for putting the real Schrade out of buisness, and their cliphanger CH7 would have been perfect.
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