{"product_id":"soft-touch-bale-cutter","title":"Professionals Choice Soft Touch Bale Cutter - Plastic Coated Hay Opening Tool - Assorted Colors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEliminate the daily struggle of opening hay bales with a tool designed for maximum safety and effortless barn management. The Professional’s Choice Soft Touch Bale Cutter protects your hands and your horse, ensuring that feeding time is both efficient and pain-free.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered with the rigorous demands of stable management in mind, this bale cutter features a high-grade recessed blade housed within a durable, plastic-coated frame. Unlike standard utility knives that pose a risk of injury or lost blades in forage, the Soft Touch is built so that if a blade fails, it retracts into the handle, preventing accidental ingestion by your horse or injury to the handler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety-First Recessed Blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expertly designed to prevent accidental cuts to hands or livestock while ensuring the blade cannot fall into the hay if it breaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic Soft Touch Grip:\u003c\/strong\u003e The specialized plastic-coated handle provides a non-slip surface that reduces hand strain and fatigue during repetitive daily chores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePocket-Sized Portability:\u003c\/strong\u003e A compact, lightweight profile allows this tool to fit easily into a pocket or grooming kit without adding bulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Hanging Hole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a built-in handle hole perfect for attaching to a lead rope or hanging on a tack room hook for instant access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-Weather Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The non-slip grip is specifically engineered to remain effective and comfortable even in cold, wet, or freezing barn conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Stable Utility:\u003c\/strong\u003e An essential tool for every discipline, from Western Roping to English Dressage, making it a universal standard for professional barn management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssorted High-Visibility Colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in various colors to ensure your tool is easy to spot in the hay loft or trailer (Listing is for 1 cutter).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What happens if the blade breaks while I am cutting twine?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Safety is the top priority; the recessed blade is engineered to retract into the handle if it breaks, ensuring no sharp metal fragments fall into the hay for your horse to ingest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the handle easy to hold if my hands are wet or I am wearing gloves?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes, the \"Soft Touch\" plastic coating is specifically designed to be non-slip and ergonomic, providing a secure grip in damp barn environments or during cold winter feedings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number\/SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e STBC\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Professional's Choice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42250645143773,"sku":"STBC","price":11.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/8748\/7965\/files\/optimized_05c7e60f-bc65-4775-a757-6c3ca573fbf5.webp?v=1767039067","url":"https:\/\/hoovesandpaws.com\/products\/soft-touch-bale-cutter","provider":"Hooves and Paws","version":"1.0","type":"link"}