Box cutter suggestions

Allex · Mar 11, 2020

You can take a look at nitecore ntk10

splinterprone · Mar 12, 2020

This thread might cost me more money.

Another vote for the Gerber if you want to go small. I don't like how slippery it is, but a quick brush over with an engraver or traction tape will ad grip. I wonder if the old G10 handle version was any good?

Chronovore · Mar 13, 2020

j-vtol said:
... I don't like how slippery it is, but a quick brush over with an engraver or traction tape will ad grip. I wonder if the old G10 handle version was any good?

How many box cutters use G10 scales? I really wish more EDC gear would come with G10. I don't care for the usual smooth aluminum scales on small multi-tools. It tends to be slippery and I don't like the way it wears.

FrannaM · Mar 13, 2020

Ron Sabbagh said:
Not technically a box cutter, but I use it as such. Cold Steel Tuff Lite. $28

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I second the Tuff Lite. Excellent utility knife. The AUS8A on the tuff lite holds a decent edge.

JimmyJR · Mar 13, 2020

Never been much for box cutters but I guess just any old thing from the whappaloo would do pretty good

JeremiahWeaver09 · Mar 14, 2020

the chaves knives box cutter is pretty cool if you dont mind an expensive one

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splinterprone · Apr 18, 2020

Chronovore said:
How many box cutters use G10 scales? I really wish more EDC gear would come with G10. I don't care for the usual smooth aluminum scales on small multi-tools. It tends to be slippery and I don't like the way it wears.

I meant to post earlier that apparently the EAB was offered with G10 handles years ago.

I wish these types of knives were domestically produced. We're not asking our well established knife manufacturers to build expensive custom machined utility knives out of mini bricks of titanium.

splinterprone · Apr 18, 2020

FortyTwoBlades said:
Milwaukee makes some good ones. I'm rather partial to this Fastback model. It has a ruggedly-built wire clip on the other side.

This is another knife OP should look at. I recently picked up the Fastback Compact based off of your recommendation.

Yes it is larger than an EAB, but shorter than a Kershaw Link. It is tip down carry :thumbsdown:

like most folding utility knives but that can be fixed

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...and another type of folding utility knife that should be domestically produced. Heck, make a thumb stud version too.