To expose the blade of the 10493 tools, simply squeeze the trigger mechanism. A blade-lock switch prevents accidental blade exposure. As with all Slice blades, the installed blade has a finger-friendly edge that is specifically engineered to be safe to the touch and lower the risk of lacerations.

• Automatic spring-loaded retraction for added safety
• Ambidextrous design
• Chemically inert blade never rusts
• Oil and lubricant free blade
• 100 percent zirconium oxide blade
• Blade edge lasts up to 11× longer than metal
• No-tool blade change

To expose the blade of the popular 10493 tool, simply squeeze the trigger mechanism and you are ready to go. A blade-lock switch prevents accidental blade exposure. As with all Slice blades, the installed blade has a finger-friendly edge that is specifically engineered to be safe to the touch and lower the risk of lacerations. In addition, the zirconium oxide blades last up to 11 times longer than metal blades and never rusts. Other convenient features include an integrated lanyard hole and easy, no-tool blade change.