A Dedicated heavy box cutter with eagle claw edge.

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Gentleman,

I find myself with a small problem. I currently carry both a Kershaw Blur and a RAT-1 folder for my normal duties. The problem is that the new management has banned such "aggressive knives' from the profession. I searched and searched (possibly I am a terrible searcher), but truly need a knife with a design that would be perfect for slicing of boxes, crate wire, and other non-tough metals in large quantity (by large quantity I mean 1,000+ cuts a day).

I need a knife that fits the former criteria, is extremely sharp, and will not scare the general public. Money is not an issue past $120

Thank you for your time,

Fletch

p.s. If this is a repeat or overdone thread, I'm sorry
 
I'd say a "super Knife"
I have one from the Home Depot. It is Husky brand. It's actually not a bad knife. Really heavy but no blade play and the clip holds well.

Otherwise I'd go with one of the small sypderco knives, maybe the cat or the UK pen knife. They are still one hand knives with clips but aren't so "scary" looking.
 
I worked at lowes for a while and we were required to use a safety utility knife. You actually had to hold the blade open or it retracted back on its own. There are many out there like that and while it takes a bit getting used to I found it to be a great idea. Cutting thick boxes you just sunk the blade, let go of the switch (the friction of the box kept the blade open) and cut. When the blade came out of the box the blade retracted so if you slipped into your leg or another person you were golden. When thinking about their reasoning behind not wanting anyone using their personal knives it made sense from a liability stand point. Just search "Safety Utility Knife" some decent ones come up.
 
Your managers call those Aggressive? Wow, sheeple.... I'd fall back on either a delica or kershaw leek honestly. Love those blades.
 
Take this as a bit of humor, but in reality you are looking for a specific tool.

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Get an Emerson folding karambit. Tell the boss the hooked blade is made for cutting boxes and carpet. Tell him the finger ring aids in control (which means safety). Tell him the wave hook is for opening beers after work.
 
Charlie Mike said:
Get an Emerson folding karambit. Tell the boss the hooked blade is made for cutting boxes and carpet. Tell him the finger ring aids in control (which means safety). Tell him the wave hook is for opening beers after work.
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Too funny! Would be even more funny if he tried it and the boss bought it.
 
That's what I told the guy who had me wave mod a pair of 5.11 karambits.
 
also available fully serrated.
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Sucks that a job that has you making 1000+ cuts a day doesn't give you a little more leeway with personal cutting equipment....
 
+1 for the Cricket. Spyderco makes good cutters, but for the light wire part of it, you may need a second tool. There are dedicated snips and wire cutters out there in various sizes. Try your local hardware store, or MSC or Grainger.

If you try the "Emerson gambit" mentioned above, please let us know if it works!
 
I hate it when businesses are allowed to ban "scary knives" or "weapons" as if those phrases mean anything.

Ask management to specify the acceptable blade lengths. Don't let them be vague and subjective. Just sayin'.
 
Chris Pierce said:
I'd say a "super Knife"
I have one from the Home Depot. It is Husky brand. It's actually not a bad knife. Really heavy but no blade play and the clip holds well.

Otherwise I'd go with one of the small sypderco knives, maybe the cat or the UK pen knife. They are still one hand knives with clips but aren't so "scary" looking.
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I thought that mine was junk. If I open it one handed, the blade pops out, cutting heavy materials would cause the blades to also pop out as well. I'm liking the new stanly versions though.

Just for S&Gs I want to get the balisong box cutter to use at work.
 
As a person that cut and cut and cut boxes all day for years at work, I can firmly recommend a fully serrated Spyderco Salt knife with a yellow handle as something that looks very tool-like and harmless. I recommend the Salt I, but if you must have hawkbill, it comes in Tasman, as well. The H1 steel takes really well to serrations, and it work hardens, so it just gets better and better with use.

Pictures -

My old Salt I:
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Tasman:
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Hide in plain sight.

I keep my yellow-handled Tasman Salt in the office. Mine is PE so I can sharpen it easily. The office ladies often ask to borrow "that yellow knife" when they need to open a package.

I wouldn't recommend a Cricket or other small knife. A dedicated box cutting tool needs to fill your hands so you don't get tired from working with it. Too small and you will get sore & raw hands.
 
A bit out of your price range but the Gossman UNK was designed to do the things you do. Maybe he can cut you a price break if you order without scales and just cord wrap it. If not I would look for a modified wharncliff design that is close to that one.
 
1 Serrated Spydie Salt was my first thought. If the serrations are too "scary" for your boss...tell him to grow some balls. j/k!
2 Boker Wharcom - although being a small knife, might be tough for using all day if you have big hands.
3 CRKT Razel - I think the blade shape would work well, too bad the steel isnt better. Not sure how beefy the liner lock is. I don't know who makes something similar offhand.

I'm not sure what crate wire is or how thick it is but I might invest some $ in a good pair of wire cutters and stash em in a tool pouch on my belt.
 
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