Uncapping knife with control unit

When you reach the honey room with full supers and the extractor humming, the last thing you want is to struggle with sticky cappings or overheated knives. This electric uncapping knife with adjustable thermostat (220 V) is designed for that very moment — smooth cuts, steady rhythm, and no damage to wax or honey.

The 25 cm stainless steel blade distributes heat evenly, gliding through the wax cappings without gouging the cells. Thanks to the temperature control knob, you can adapt the heat to the type of honey and the season — keep it lower for spring honeys (rosemary, orange blossom), and slightly higher for thicker honeys like sunflower, eucalyptus or heather. The secret is a warm, fluid cut without sizzling to avoid caramelization and keep HMF values low.

Field tips that make a difference:
• Preheat the knife for 2–3 minutes and test it on a side capping.
• If wax sticks, dip the blade briefly in hot water and dry it; it regains smooth glide without overheating.
• Between frames, wipe the blade with a damp cloth to remove residue and maintain clean cuts.
• Work with the blade almost parallel to the frame, letting its own weight do the cutting.
• On Langstroth or Dadant supers, long continuous strokes prevent uneven cuts; for Layens frames, short sections work best to avoid distortion.

Safety and good practice:
• Keep the thermostat set just below smoking point to prevent scorching.
• Always rest the knife on a metal stand, never on wood or plastic.
• Keep the cable clear of the uncapping tray and hot honey.
• Never wet the electrical parts; to cool, use a damp cloth on the blade only.

Once you use it, you’ll wonder how you ever worked without it. Faster uncapping, cleaner cuts, less wax loss — the difference shows, especially during long days and with thick late-summer honeys.

Technical data: 25 cm stainless steel blade; 220 V power supply with adjustable thermostat; wooden insulated handle; suitable for uncapping tanks and benches. Recommended to keep the blade hot enough to cut but not smoking, and clean regularly for best results.