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ALJR

ALJR

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HELLO everyone .Been lurking and learning and have a question.Love my Striders and Sebbies but would like to know what you folks think is the ultimate carboard cutting blade.I open thick boxes every day.Thoughs and ideas appriciated.THANKS-AL
 
Welcome, I am also the designated cardboard box opener where ever I am. Hm? maybe that's because I can't stand people who use keys or a pen.

I find any knife that has a good drop point is good for box cutting. Spyderco excell in this area their drop point are really aggressive. It is not too hard on the wrist angle to get solid penetration to make a clean cut.

The Filipinos have a specific knife for box cutting. I think Laci Szabo even called his karambit a "Filipino boxcutter". Karambits would do even better for box cutting.
 
I hate to be so borring but a box cutter is best for cutting boxes. I EDC a Superknife Edge on work days. I also carry a Swiss Army Knife for tasks which require a "real" blade. The tools on the SAK come in handy at work as well.

The Spyderco Yojimbo and Ronin look like box cutters. There is a thread on the Spyderco forum where the designer comments on this.
 
The small wharncliff type blade on the Victorinox Apprentice or Electrician are excellent box cutters.
 
I like a boxcutter also, but EDC'ing a boxcutter AND a knife (for those times when you need a knife and not a boxcutter) is not practical for a lot of us. That's why this question comes up so much.

I like a Mini-grip in D2.
 
Hawk style blades seem to be the best, IMO. Puncture with the tip and draw cut back. Once you try it you'll wonder why anyone would use anything else. :D
 
yans said:
I really dont think that you will find this as flashy as a strider or sebenza but this is the ultimate.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/prod...d=00994848000&subcat=Utility+Knives+&+Cutters
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I would agree with Yans on this one. Boring it might be, but probably the most effective. My warehouse manager carried several different folders for this task. He picked up on of these and has used it ever since. I think he has the Cobalt brand, but it's the same thing. They are not to expensive, give it a try. If you don't like it, it can always find a place in the garage.

Welcome BTW:D
 
IF you want a straight knife, and its to cut cardboard, and you won't have to deal with those big copper staples, I'd say a knife with Stellite or Talonite in the blade. For more info on this, ask Buzzbait, or look for one of his "cardboard massacre" threads.

For a cheaper, easier solution, go with a box cutter.
 
Thanks for the replies.I guess I know deep down inside a box ctter would probabily be best suited.I was hoping to find something with a little more personality and flare.Some of those spydercos look like they may do the trick.THANKS-AL
 
I would say a spyderco would be a great knife for cardboard, and the dodo's shape especially in the PE would be a great cutter.
 
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