These guys rock. I have one with a stainless handle for skinning. It glides through animal hide like you wouldn't believe. The blades are VERY thin though and break easy.
I thought this looked interesting. Havalon piranha. About $50. Replaceable blades.
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I've got a Harbor Freight 18mm snap knife that I use for opening and cutting up boxes when the blade gets dull I use one of those carbide "sharpeners" to put some sort of edge back on it. The utility knife I keep in my edc bag is the Stanley folder it's easier to open than the other folding utility knives. I'm thinking about taking a Stanley 99e and drilling it for pocket clip just to see if it would work.
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I saw this one at a home improvement store and was temped. I have a few around the shop but this one was cool.
Kobalt 28-Piece Lockback Utility Knife Set
Rating 4.67 out of 5 stars (3 Reviews)
$14.98
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Kobalt 28-Piece Lockback Utility Knife Set
Item #: 505367
Model #: 56175
Quick change mechanism for easy blade replacement
Aviation grade aluminum handle for durability
Includes the following blades: 10 standard, 10 hook, 5 scoring, and 2 linoleum
Kobalt 28-Piece Lockback Utility Knife Set
Rating 4.67 out of 5 stars (3 Reviews)
$14.98
Qty.:
Kobalt 28-Piece Lockback Utility Knife Set
Item #: 505367
Model #: 56175
Quick change mechanism for easy blade replacement
Aviation grade aluminum handle for durability
Includes the following blades: 10 standard, 10 hook, 5 scoring, and 2 linoleum
Superknife used to be among the best out there. They are no longer made.
However, even the simple flat slide out cutter, that uses replaceable blades, cut boxes better than any knife blade I've ever used.
It amazes me that people even use regular knives for cutting large amounts of cardboard.
When I worked in the grocery business years ago, I could top a box in about one second with a simple flat box cutter. (Zip-zip, zip-zip) I could split cases of cereal or TP in the same amount of time without touching anything inside. I would cut open 1000-3000 boxes a night in less than 7 hours. If you had a good feeder you could cut a box open every 2-3 seconds. (Slam!, Zip-zip, zip-zip, shove, Slam!.....) The tape on my guide thumb would actually heat up as it wore off. I modified a flat cutter with tape and foam to form an ergonomic handle. It was awesome. There isn't a knife made that could cut with that kind of precision for very long. Razor blades have the geometry......
Of course you have to replace the blades every now and then. So what? A razor blade doesn't last forever, but it slices cardboard better than anything else.
In an estimated half million boxes cut, I never cut myself with the blade. The sharp edges of the cardboard got me many times though.
However, even the simple flat slide out cutter, that uses replaceable blades, cut boxes better than any knife blade I've ever used.
It amazes me that people even use regular knives for cutting large amounts of cardboard.
When I worked in the grocery business years ago, I could top a box in about one second with a simple flat box cutter. (Zip-zip, zip-zip) I could split cases of cereal or TP in the same amount of time without touching anything inside. I would cut open 1000-3000 boxes a night in less than 7 hours. If you had a good feeder you could cut a box open every 2-3 seconds. (Slam!, Zip-zip, zip-zip, shove, Slam!.....) The tape on my guide thumb would actually heat up as it wore off. I modified a flat cutter with tape and foam to form an ergonomic handle. It was awesome. There isn't a knife made that could cut with that kind of precision for very long. Razor blades have the geometry......
Of course you have to replace the blades every now and then. So what? A razor blade doesn't last forever, but it slices cardboard better than anything else.
In an estimated half million boxes cut, I never cut myself with the blade. The sharp edges of the cardboard got me many times though.
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I do electrical and use the Milwaukee that's mentioned in the OP and it (for me) is the best box cutter I've come across :thumbup: The basic tried and true Stanley does the job and has for many many years. The Milwaukee's ergos just fit my hand so well.
Do I use a knife even though a box cutter clearly is the better tool for the job? Oh Yeah, just cause it's a ton of fun and havin fun while working makes work much more fun
When I do use a knife (just for the fun of it) this custom I got from Drew AKA "elo147" is an awesome box cutter. Went thru a ton of card board last week and it still shaved hair afterwards :thumbup: The ergos are outstanding on this knife also. The knife doesn't look so nice these days though
Paul
Do I use a knife even though a box cutter clearly is the better tool for the job? Oh Yeah, just cause it's a ton of fun and havin fun while working makes work much more fun
When I do use a knife (just for the fun of it) this custom I got from Drew AKA "elo147" is an awesome box cutter. Went thru a ton of card board last week and it still shaved hair afterwards :thumbup: The ergos are outstanding on this knife also. The knife doesn't look so nice these days though
Paul
It's a pity the Stanley 10-016 no longer seems widely available. This model looks like a regular model 99, except it's thinner and about an inch shorter, making it notably more pocketable. Walmart used to have them for less than $3. A $3 US made OTF!
I was noticing how the market for folding utility knives has boomed. Unfortunately, many are shoddily designed and/or assembled. There are a few on the market that I find inexplicable. One would presumably want a folding knife so that it would be more compact to carry. Yet there are many that are girthier than generic Stanley-type retractables, and nearly as long when folded. I've seen one that folds and retracts the blade separately, which adds a level of pointless redundancy that makes little sense to me.
I would like to see a thoughtful boxcutter folder on the market that is compact, light, and one hand opening. The Gerber EAB models are almost there. There's a Craftsman branded lockback model that's oval shaped when closed, but it's a bit fiddly in my hands to open one handed despite the thumb stud.
I was noticing how the market for folding utility knives has boomed. Unfortunately, many are shoddily designed and/or assembled. There are a few on the market that I find inexplicable. One would presumably want a folding knife so that it would be more compact to carry. Yet there are many that are girthier than generic Stanley-type retractables, and nearly as long when folded. I've seen one that folds and retracts the blade separately, which adds a level of pointless redundancy that makes little sense to me.
I would like to see a thoughtful boxcutter folder on the market that is compact, light, and one hand opening. The Gerber EAB models are almost there. There's a Craftsman branded lockback model that's oval shaped when closed, but it's a bit fiddly in my hands to open one handed despite the thumb stud.
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I keep looking at the Milwaukee ones and keep wondering how hard it would be to machine it out to add in a coil spring.
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Here's my box cutter, a 100+ year old Union Knifeworks Moose Pattern that I rescued, it had a broken blade that I found into a box cutter, this thing will out slice any store bought box cutter.
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What knife is that?
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The utility knife you mention is very much like the ones I have used for years. Mine are Sears Craftsman brand, textured red annodized aluminum handles, lockback, quick swith blades. They discontinued them some time back but I still find them as needed online and at flea markets for $5-10.
Here is an interesting comparison test done by Trucking magazine. I don't agree with their evaluation of the Craftsman, but others here might. For the prices listed, one can surely acquire several and do their own comparisons.
http://www.truckinweb.com/editorial/1209tr_folding_utility_knife_test_truckin_tough/viewall.html
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These seem pretty awesome:
Stanley Pro Retractable
Fatmax Retractable folding utility knife
Fatmax Xtreme
Stanley Fatmax Retractable Knife
Dewalt Something
Milwaukee Folding Utility Knife
Milwaukee Sliding Utility Knife
I have a
BESSEY Bladed Jack-Knife with ABS Comfort Handle
Uses replaceable 60mm utility blades. Has an integrated blade storage box (Which is flipped open with a lever.) in the ABS-grip that holds 5 spare blades. It uses a lockback lock mechanism. To replace the blades, you simply flip open the blade locking lever. Has a thumb pad on top of the blade. Has a solid belt clip.
Stanley Pro Retractable
Fatmax Retractable folding utility knife
Fatmax Xtreme
Stanley Fatmax Retractable Knife
Dewalt Something
Milwaukee Folding Utility Knife
Milwaukee Sliding Utility Knife
I have a
BESSEY Bladed Jack-Knife with ABS Comfort Handle
Uses replaceable 60mm utility blades. Has an integrated blade storage box (Which is flipped open with a lever.) in the ABS-grip that holds 5 spare blades. It uses a lockback lock mechanism. To replace the blades, you simply flip open the blade locking lever. Has a thumb pad on top of the blade. Has a solid belt clip.
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