Best HD fixed blade for contractor/construction work

[jlauffer]

Oh, guess HD wasn't for Home Depot?

 

[Dagoth_Blur]

I’m an hvac technician of 31 years and always have some sweet knives in my pocket. But to be honest they are just for my personal pleasure as when I’m working I use my cheap old Stanley retractable razor knife. My tool bag is always with me so I grab it when I need a blade. It serves me well and I don’t have to worry about it!View attachment 3121543

If I am thinking of the right model these are awesome as well because they store like 4-5 extra blades inside the handle. When I was working in a big box store that always came in handy since you would go through miles of dirty cardboard a night.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

I wonder if FortyTwoBlades has some thoughts on the subject.

I'd say a Mora Robust and don't be too precious about how you repair damage on it. Use a belt grinder whenever needed to erase the damage and call it good 'nuff. When all used up, buy a new one. Biggest thing is to maintain low angles when regrinding, but as long as that's done you can beat it the hell up and get a lot of use out of it before it'll be ultimately consumed.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

I think the serrations could come in handy.

I personally think it's Better without the serrations.....

 

[Tritium]

Mora Robust Pro. It is the closest I have seen some come to indestructible.

This may be the best one to start with.

 

[Drop bear]

Kind of obviously the Hultafors or the Bahco.

But they are boring and cheap.

So. I will throw in the Boker Vitig?

 

[The Zieg]

This may be the best one to start with.

Thanks! I have beaten the pants off three of them and the only reason I don't have the first two is that admirers loved them and ran off with them.

The Mora Robust Pro doesn't die, it just finds a new owner.