Hawkbill, Slayer of Cardboard?

gomipile said:
That sounds interesting, but I think we need a bit more information to be sure we're finding the same product you're talking about.
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Lenox Gold bimetal utility knife blades are one example. They are sold at Home Depot. The edge is a strip of HSS laser welded to a milder steel back. They come sharper than the regular Stanley blades (verified under 100x magnification) and last longer, too. They can be bent into a U shape without shattering, although the edge portion will crack if you do this.

I am a remodel carpenter and the Lenox blades are all I use anymore. I recommend them highly.
 
Bill1170 said:
Lenox Gold bimetal utility knife blades are one example. They are sold at Home Depot. The edge is a strip of HSS laser welded to a milder steel back. They come sharper than the regular Stanley blades (verified under 100x magnification) and last longer, too. They can be bent into a U shape without shattering, although the edge portion will crack if you do this.

I am a remodel carpenter and the Lenox blades are all I use anymore. I recommend them highly.
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That sounds pretty good. I've had good luck with bimetal saw blades for Sawzalls in the past.
 
Bill1170 said:
Lenox Gold bimetal utility knife blades are one example. They are sold at Home Depot. The edge is a strip of HSS laser welded to a milder steel back. They come sharper than the regular Stanley blades (verified under 100x magnification) and last longer, too. They can be bent into a U shape without shattering, although the edge portion will crack if you do this.

I am a remodel carpenter and the Lenox blades are all I use anymore. I recommend them highly.
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gomipile said:
That sounds pretty good. I've had good luck with bimetal saw blades for Sawzalls in the past.
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This would then make us utility blade nuts instead of knife nuts. ;)
 
I tried many blades by many manufacturers looking for this sort of knife, and I went back to a utility razor knife. The thin blades simply glide through cardboard with less resistance. I wish Spyderco made some vg-10 utility blades! That would be a dream come true.

Milwaukee makes a razor knife now with sweet inertia opening. Just hold down the button and it swings in and out. Fantastic ergonomics.
 
If you like that shape maybe you should check out the cold steel steel tiger.I really like mine.
 
I agree with Tony about the Cricket. This is the best blade I own for cutting packages. I really wish Spyderco would make a cricket-ish blade about 3" long. Supercricket perhaps. That would be a perfect EDC for me.
 
I like the heavy-nosed pruner-type hawkbills myself. Like this lovely fellow below--don't know why they don't use that blade style on more modern folders, though. :confused:

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AG Russell offers "The Beak". It's a heavy duty hawkbill that won't break the bank. I find its handle to be rather slick but nothing some grip tape wouldn't fix.

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Andy
 
Irwin makes a bimetal utility blade. The newer style utility knives include folders with pocket clips and thumbstuds. Cardboard, like wood, has silicates in it which raise hell with razor sharp edges. I wouldn't spend a lot of time sharpening an edge that was going to be used for breaking down boxes. I hear you when you say you want one knife to do all the jobs.
 
mwalle6 said:
I agree with Tony about the Cricket. This is the best blade I own for cutting packages. I really wish Spyderco would make a cricket-ish blade about 3" long. Supercricket perhaps. That would be a perfect EDC for me.
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Yeah a 3" - 3.5" blade Cricket would be awesome.
 
If all you're cutting is cardboard, wouldn't you want a steel in the upper range of wear resistance?
 
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