cheap work knife recomendation.

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ok, I was thinking of getting a Ontario Rat II folder but I don't think AUS8 is going to stay sharp for long enough without having to touch it up and I don't want to have to touch it up every night.

I am working in a warehouse and I am opening boxes all day. I have thick gloves on to keep me from getting cut on all the sheet metal. I need a clip to hang it on my belt and able to open it with one hand, how I don't care.

Price less than $50 if possible but no more than $60.

I like my Schrade Large Stockman with the blade of 1095 (old American made stuff) but it is too hard to get out of my pocket and open it with thick gloves on.

Any suggestions? Please don't go recommending $150 knives as I am not packing an expensive knife to work to get lost in two weeks.

Did Ontario come out with a Rat II in D2 or was I just thinking they may have or was going to? Who has them?
 
Don't know about the Rat II, but the Rat I is available in D2 for $32.00 I bought one, GREAT knife!
 
I don't want to have to touch it up every night.
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Sure, that’s easy. You can even get quick blade change capability, You will never have to sharpen and you can get Carbide edged blades see my little folding Gerbers for the one that says “Carbide” right on the blade.

I sharpen mine; but then, I’m not very smart.





 
Wowbagger said:
Sure, that’s easy. You can even get quick blade change capability, You will never have to sharpen and you can get Carbide edged blades see my little folding Gerbers for the one that says “Carbide” right on the blade.

I sharpen mine; but then, I’m not very smart.





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Go this route.

Mine is older, but they're still American made and only about 8$ at Walmart or any hardware store.
it has the quick change blade feature , string/ twine notch ,and pinky groove which are awesome features. ( I think I can get up to 8 spare blades into mine )
 
D2 is great one of my favorite steels and would be a good choice to go with for work and heavy use, but, it does go dull and sharpening that stuff sucks. Razor knife might be a good second option.

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Like aus 8 better than d2. Gets shaving sharp easy. Strop it in the evening and keep it that way
 
If I'm not mistaken you can even get serrated blades ( but it's a disposable blade so the extra cost may not be worth it to you )
 
For $50 you can buy a retractable Stanley knife and a Byrd Meadowlark or Cara Cara. The opening hole works well with gloves, as does the top slide on the retractable utility knife. Use the utility knife for cardboard and abusive cutting. Save the folder for tasks requiring a longer blade.
 
Does your job allow small fixed blades? I know sometimes with gloves on it can be a pain to operate a liner lock. A folder idea, maybe a cold steel voyager. 3" blade or 4" blade. Back lock is easy to operate with gloves on.
 
115Italian said:
Does your job allow small fixed blades? I know sometimes with gloves on it can be a pain to operate a liner lock. A folder idea, maybe a cold steel voyager. 3" blade or 4" blade. Back lock is easy to operate with gloves on.
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I was thinking about getting an AG Russell's Bird and Trout knife in D2 but it locks into the sheath and I don't think I can make the button work with my thick gloves.

I may go back to wearing a Schrade Sharpfinger.
 
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I just restored this one that was my Grandpa's. You can find these in garage sales under a buck.

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Kershaw/Emerson's are stout work knives. I also carry a Milwaukee Fast back that has changeable utility blades.
 
I second the Voyager option. Tough, easy to use with gloves, AUS8 can be had for $35 or less, durable handle and strongest lock out in the market. Excellent work knife

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One of the best budget blades out there, with the Utilitac II just behind IMO. Workhorses for cheap

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Byrds ae nice too, specially the Cara Cara 2, hard to beat for the price and slices like a b*tch

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I know its not a true "knife" but the leatherman freestyle cx has 154 cm and is in that price range, dont know if you have any use for the added pliers though. Just opening boxes and i think id opt for a replaceable blade and have a dedicated box cutter/razor. I have a few folding utility knives (kobalt, craftsman) that have pocket clips that have held up well and have a pocket knife feel to them.
 
Hickory n steel said:
Go this route.

Mine is older, but they're still American made and only about 8$ at Walmart or any hardware store.
it has the quick change blade feature , string/ twine notch ,and pinky groove which are awesome features. ( I think I can get up to 8 spare blades into mine )
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Wow, you have the the kind with the twine notch. I'm jealous. Mine's about 40 years old, so no 'modern' touches for me!:D

I also get a lot of use out of the cheap stamped sheet metal box cutter that uses a single edge razor blade. Why screw up a nice edge on a knife when a semi disposable razor knife or box cutter works?
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If you do a little research or shop around here on the forums for your price range you may find a Buck Vantage Pro with S30V and if not you can find a Spyderco Delica FFG here on the forums for that price range. I think either would serve you well if you don't want AUS 8. Good Luck. Kevin 👍👍
 
I agree with the razor knife/box cutter, but if you are wanting something more knifely, the ESEE Izula is a really nice little fixed blade.
 
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