Collection boxes
- for dull blades
- special closure
- in 4 sizes
Art. no. C061
At a glance
Prices in EUR, net – for business customers only. Shipping: €14 flat rate within Europe, free of charge from €300 goods value (Shipping costs, in German) · Delivery time on request
| Quantity discount | net / pc. |
|---|---|
| from 20 pcs. (−3 %) | 6.95€ |
| from 50 pcs. (−6 %) | 6.73€ |
Cutting depth 80 mm | steel rail with plastic housing | 15 locking positions
The DC560 is an 18 mm Tajima cutter knife of safety level 0 with a manually retractable blade and Auto-Lock slider: the blade locks by itself when the slider is released and holds in each of the 15 positions, even with forceful cuts of up to 25 kg.
The extra stable guide rail made of 1 mm stainless steel sits firmly in the handle of glass-fibre-reinforced plastic with 2K soft grip all round – it does not come loose even under high load and guides the blade with little play. The particularly ergonomic design with thumb slider on top of the handle sits securely in the hand, and the black-coated snap-off blade made of Japanese carbon steel has a high initial sharpness – the knife is therefore designed for intensive use of more than 1,000 cuts per day.
The slider is designed for right-handed users; left-handed users can use the DC560 to a limited extent. The cutting depth can be adjusted in 15 positions up to 80 mm, the blade is changed tool-free, and two replacement blades are ready in the compartment in the handle. At 98 g the knife remains light despite the stainless steel rail.
As a professional cutter knife with a metal rail, the DC560 covers general cutting tasks in building services, maintenance and the trades – from cardboard and adhesive tape to strapping, film, string and plastic. The rail also serves as a lever and screwdriver. The DC560 is the CURT bestseller among cutter knives with a snap-off blade. All Tajima cutter knives
Which materials is this knife made for — and where does it reach its limits?
Cut off carton lids and break cartons down – the blade cuts cleanly through single- to triple-wall corrugated board in one pass.
Cut PP and PET strapping under tension in a controlled way – the Auto-Lock holds the blade firmly in place.
Open adhesive tape on sealed cartons – with the tape slitter or with the blade briefly extended and locked.
Not every cutter knife is built the same – and you only notice it when it matters in everyday use. In the knife know-how section we show you at a glance how the Tajima DC560 performs in the most important respects: from the locking mechanism and grip quality to blade performance. This lets you judge whether it suits your application. If you have questions about the choice, we are happy to advise you personally.
Manually retractable blade — extended and retracted manually with the slider, no automatic retraction, but full control over the cutting depth.
All safety levels explained →Adjustable cutting depth: yes - 15 positions.
Steel rail in the blade channel — highest stability for intensive continuous use in cutter knives.
The Tajima DC560 at a glance: the product flyer summarises all the important features, applications and technical data compactly – free to download as a PDF.
Technical data, blade change instructions and safety notes – DIN A4
Download →The Tajima DC560 is supplied with three K041 blades (black 18 mm snap-off blade made of Japanese carbon steel) – one fitted, two in the replacement blade compartment. The knife is compatible with standard 18 mm snap-off blades from various manufacturers, such as the uncoated KLB with long edge life or the K043O without snap-off segments for polystyrene. Our recommendation for daily use: the K041. Overview of all snap-off blades
very high initial sharpnessCarbon steel, black coatedplain, double-sided4.04€ net
View K041
Standard, 8 segmentsCarbon steelplain, double-sided4.29€ net
View KLB10
very high initial sharpnessCarbon steel, black coatedplain, double-sided4.29€ netView K041O
without snap-off segmentsPremium carbon steelplain, double-sided5.12€ netView K043O
universalCarbon steelplain, double-sided6.76€ netView KLBD
very high initial sharpness, TeflonPremium carbon steel, black coatedplain, double-sided6.50€ netView KLFB
Serrated grindCarbon steelwithout snap-off segments5.94€ netView KLWB
without snap-off segments, stainless steelplain, double-sidedsilver = long edge life9.87€ net
View KM1793 more matching blades in the overview of cutter knife blades →
If you are looking for another 18 mm cutter knife, you will find four alternatives to the DC560 here: the OLFA L5-AL comes with a multifunction spike, the OLFA L1 locks the blade with a wheel instead of an Auto-Lock slider, and the C062 is the low-priced basic version. More safety is offered by the Tajima QuickBack 2 in 1 with automatic blade retraction in safety mode (safety level 1).
L5-AL – AutoLockManually retractable bladeCutting depth 71 mmBlade change possible8.59€ netView C064
QuickBack 2 in 1automatic blade retractionCutting depth 76 mmBlade change possible9.11€ netView U006
L1 – with locking wheelManually retractable bladeCutting depth 71 mmBlade change possible8.39€ netView C065
Basic – AutoLockManually retractable bladeCutting depth 71 mmBlade change possible2.97€ net
View C062Complement the Tajima DC560 with matching accessories: collection boxes for dull blades, lanyards as a safety cord, cutting rulers for precise cuts and holsters for safe storage.
Frequently asked questions about the Tajima DC560 – we answer them here in detail. If you have further questions, we are happy to help you personally: To the contact form
Tajima TJM Design CORPORATION – 3-4-3 Azusawa – Itabashi-ku – Tokyo 174-8503 – JapanThis knife is a sharp working tool. Use only as intended. Keep out of the reach of children. Wear suitable protective gloves if necessary. Replace blades safely in accordance with the blade change instructions – do not make any improper modifications.
