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What Are Original Delphin Knives?

What Are Original Delphin Knives?

Posted by Caitlin Davis on 19th Feb 2024

Original Delphin knives were invented by Berns Reddig who was a self employed floor layer in Germany. The company that formed around the original Delphin knife then became Reddig GmbH, Which has been running for over 35 years. The knives are designed to resemble a dolphin which is a nod to it’s name which is dolphin in German.

Why are they different from any other flooring knife?

The original Delphin knives are made in Germany from durable and reliable metal. The knife has an ergonomic shape which allows for comfortable, prolonged use. It sits nicely in your hand and doesn't cause any discomfort or strain. Once the knife is unscrewed there is a blade holder inside which keeps the sharp blades safe whilst being transported.

How many colour combinations of Delphin knives are there?

Originally starting as a simple silver Delphin knife, the range of colours and combinations have made this knife a flooring industry favourite. From black and gold to violet and green the variety is endless, with lots growing their collections rapidly. Floor layers also enjoy matching their company branding to a similar colour knife. Click here to shop all colours.

What can you use Delphin knives for?

Original Delphin knives are for cutting through typical flooring materials such as linoleum, carpet tiles, vinyl sheet flooring & carpets. It can also cut through tougher materials. With the extravagant range of colours, Delphin knives have become popular in a number of different industries. Delphin knives are the number one flooring knife in the industry.

Which blades fit in the Delphin knives?

When it comes to blades, Delphin has four varieties. Super hook, black hooked, black trapezoid and hook blade. These can all be purchased in packs of 100 from our website. Delphin blades are best suited to Delphin knives however, other branded blades do also fit into the Delphin knives. We recommend Delphin blades as they are durable and long lasting due to their high quality.

Contact us.

If original Delphin knives are something you want to discuss further or you just want some advice, contact the team at sales@floormart.co.uk and we will be happy to guide you in the right direction. We always recommend speaking to the manufacturer & checking product data sheets before purchasing.

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