I want a pill cutter that does NOT have a safety shield. Cannot tell if this one has one or not.
1471300
This pill cutter does not have a safety shield. When you open the plastic lid, the blade is exposed. When you are cutting a pill, the hinged top lid acts as a shield, completely enclosing the pill and the blade.
1471301
The hinged top cover holds the fixed blade, and when it's open the blade is exposed, though pretty well recessed out of the way. The thing works well.
1471302
Looked up pill cutters with safety shields. Saw this for a description of a different product "When the cutter is opened, the unique Safety-Shield moves into place to completely cover the sharp blade so fingers cannot easily come in contact with it." Based on that description, this one you're asking about doesn't have such a safety shield.
1074486
yes, i bought from health-express Ireland. it is garbage, my old cutter that is 2 years old with "older design" and is better than this brand new "new design".
2243361
I use a pill cutter on mine all the time--true, it doesn't get them exactly even but since I end up taking both halfs anyway and since I know a full tablet would not be too much to take at one time, I don't worry about it. Been doing it for years with no apparent problems so far. However, I am not only NOT a doctor but I don't even play one on TV so take that into consideration, please.
1619380
I purchased this because it looked more "safe" than others, as I was teaching my grand-daughters to quilt and sew. I also find it difficult to use at times. It is hard to keep the lever depressed while cutting. It is not impossible, but seems to take a little more thought and effort. I do like it for the safety aspects of the blade being covered and also there's a "lock" of sorts on it. So, basically, I let the little ones use it and I use my Old Faithful one! :)
576978
Not that I know of. I couldn't find it anywhere in the stores in any size. I used this product decades ago and it is effective and safe. As others have commented, it is very easy to cut.
525879
I know this isn't the question you're asking, but one thing I found helpful was removing the safety. It's not going to open in my pocket and it was pain when I would go to open it and couldn't because the safety had been engaged in my pocket.
1735211
Here is the response Gerber gives: http://news.gerber.com/in_the_news/gerber-safety-statement-238803
1215702
Good question! i never take this one out without my real survival knives which do have funger guard. This one is just a backup and sometimes i use it to make a spear.
1389922
I don't know where you can get one, sorry. However, mine broke and it made no difference in the functioning of the cutter. The plastic wrap in my case does not fall to cling to the roll, but hangs over about an inch, clinging to the inside wall of the case. I am still happy with the device and use it constantly, but I do agree with others that the bar is really useless since it breaks within days. If they want a bar, they should make it out of metal.
955785
It does not come with a safety cover...and yes, it has a rather sharp edge. I happen to have a large utensil drawer so I keep it in its original flat box alongside my loose utensils. To place it directly in with your spatulas, etc. I would probably keep some bandages close by...of course that's only if your utensil drawer is as unorganized as mine...with any sharp item in the mix, it's an injury waiting to happen
1062098
There is a glass breaker and don't know what kind it is; however I never got to use it bcuz the clip broke off and never carried it around anymore. ( 1-2 weeks, it broke up) was a little disappointed. Seatbelt cutter was good.
728918
The pill fob is not see through nor is there a window. This would make it unusable for some meds if it did.
489278
I wish I could help you but, I have no packaging for cutter and, it is at my place of business I currently am not there to look it over to see if it is marked.
1503292
If you can handle, but does not have much accuracy, and the blade is not of good quality. Tends to move when you are cutting the pill, for that reason it is not very accurate.
1594167
a plastic like capsule with powder inside. I guess is not a good idea to cut the capsule.. the reason of a capsule is to keep the powder safe until the pill arrive to your stomage.
759073
Unfortunately there is no any type of guard comes with this slicer. But I like it anyway.
349929
It is Hard Plastic with a very sharp blade. I can easily cut oblong pills into forths if needed. Hope this helps.