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Blue Marlin – Professional floor laying knife with the award-winning fish design
The "Blue Marlin" is famous for its elegance and streamlined body – a fish that is at home in all the world’s oceans.
The Swiss company, Profloor Technology GmbH, is renowned for filtering out the exceptional qualities of nature and developing them for floor laying purposes. This is equally true of the professional floor laying knife "Blue Marlin" that is now being marketed around the globe.
Quality and functionality are united in the "Blue Marlin Knife". During development of the first wooden prototype the focus was on a trendy design and ergonomic handling. This Swiss development expertise and the fascination for well-designed tradesman’s tools were given centre stage in the fish design. The stylish bodies of fish are shining examples for the sleek and innovative design. The streamlined outer contour of the finely brushed aluminium casting underlines the significance of the product.
The "Blue Marlin Knife" fulfils all the needs of a professional tool to give a clean cut. Up to ten blades can be stored in the body of the knife. Two magnets restrain the cutting and spare blades and stop them from falling out when a blade is being changed. The thumb wheel in the middle of the knife’s body permits the knife to be opened and closed single-handed and in a matter of seconds, without additional tools.
The Blue Marlin knife comes with a case who’s carefully thought out design and functionality enhance user-friendliness and avoid injuries.
The "Blue Marlin Knife" was awarded the 2008 “red dot“ seal of quality for its design – an outstanding success considering the 24-member jury were presented with more than 3,200 products from 51 countries for judging. The red dot is one of the greatest and prestigious international design competitions. |
