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Folding utility knives... ?

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ddc

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The latest Dillon reloading catlog ("The Blue Press") has an add for a nice looking folding utility knive called "Superknife The Ultimate Utility".

It accepts "standard and contractor grade utility knife blades".

I've noticed a number of other "premium" utility knives over the years but have never picked one up.

Has anybody had any experience with the "Superknife" or anything similar?

Thanks,
Don.
 
I bought one a few years ago to use at work. I would recomend getting the newest version. It allows you to change the blade much quicker than the old ones with the allen head screw. I am not to big on liner locks but it served the purpose. My co worker bought a cheaper version (Sheffeld). It fell apart in about a month.
 
I got one from Home Depot a few months ago. Works fine and the blade change is easy - no tools.
 
I bought a Stanley not long ago that seems to work just fine. It has a partially serrated long blade and the typical box cutter type utility blades. It comes in a nylon belt sheath with a little pouch for extra utility blades. It has come in handy for work needs. Also, you don't worry about hurting it.
 
I may be wrong but if it's a "superknife", then it should be the original folding utility knife. AG RUSSELL also has them.
Jeff
 
superknife is great, I use it all the time for cardboard

(and I notice that I've been using my Sharpmaker much less often, too!);)
 
I have the Home Depot version and it does the job. The Superknife looks to be the best in this category though. Nice box cutters, but no way is it taking the place of a good folding EDC for me.
 
I bought the mini-superknife and it was terrible. Lots of blade play even after tightening the pivot screw. The screw that held the razor blade in place had been stripped at the factory so I couldn't even change the blades. The string that attached the key chain to it would actually come in contact with the razor blade while closed so I'm sure it would have cut the string over time. It was impossible to open it one handed. The handle was really slick and I'm sure that I would have eventually cut myself if I used it. It had made in China stamped on it.

I can't speak for the full sized superknife, but don't buy the mini superknife thinking it will be a decent keychain razor.
 
Link to super knife from AG Russel: http://www.agrussell.com/knives/tools/super_knife_orange.html

I bought the Stanley brand utility knife (ACE Hardware) on my way to a job. I needed a serrated blade (420 Stainless) as well as the utility knife feature for cutting carpet. I have to say the knife peformed like a champ. The flexibility of having the big locking blade is nice for various chores and you still have the utility knife feature. Take a look at it. It is not bad.
 
The Superknife Edge is the one you want. The blade releases by pushing the thumbstud down. The older model required an allen head tool. I have 3 SK Edges and 1 older model. The most recent one I got had a black handle and it is perfect as far as opening and lock up, I love it. The older model I have with a silver handle is also perfect. Two others I have were less than perfect either requiring a bit more effort to open and/or there was some wiggle in the lock up. At $11 a knife they're a good bargain but QC is hit and miss so you do get what you pay for.

I also have a Sheffield which is a lockback but I prefer the convenience of a liner lock for true one hand operation. The Superknife is also slimmer and lighter than the Sheffield. Most of the knives with Home Depot, Craftsman, or Lowes badging is probably manufactured by Sheffield.
 
Thanks a lot for all of the feedback.

Yes it looks like the one that Dillon is marketing is the Edge model.

Thanks again.
 
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