High-quality folding boxcutters?

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Comeuppance

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I work retail, and I've been on the search for a good folding boxcutter for years. I've had the Stanley linerlock, several novelty ones that have broken quickly, and am currently using a Seber ratcheting utility knife. They all have one or more serious problems: Rattling, untrustworthy locks, poor pocket clip placement, poor blade retention, cheap plastic internal parts, extreme weight, uncomfortable one-handed operation... I found what might be the nicest-looking one I've ever seen on Amazon, but it's unavailable everywhere - Techni Edge Revo. Looks like a Gerber Remix.
...But it has a nail nick. Are you kidding me? A nail nick? What's the point of a linerlock knife that takes two hands to open? Sigh

What's your personal favorite? I like the Seber, but it weighs fifty tons and the pocket clip is stupid long and poorly placed.
 
Try the folding kerambit by Emerson.
 
Take a look at assisted kershaws, the knockout is an excellent knife for the price. If you would like something smaller and more sleek I recommend the Leek.
 
BrentD86 said:
Take a look at assisted kershaws, the knockout is an excellent knife for the price. If you would like something smaller and more sleek I recommend the Leek.
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Interchangable blades are key to me. I hate hate hate cleaning tape off of a knife, so I always carry a boxcutter at work. It's always nice to have a blade you don't mind gumming up or breaking.
 
Gerber EAB?
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knifenut1013 said:
Milwaukee is the best.
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Also what I use and cut a sheet ton of cardboard somedays. The recommendations here listing knives and EAB I would shy away from if you cut large quanities. They are fine for one or two here or there but I find knives to thick and need daily sharpening and cleaning and the EAB uncomfortable for long periods. The Lenox is nice too if you can avoid dropping it
 
I actually didn't know about that Lenox one. Will have to pick one up now! I've been in the market for a premium box cutter for a while now. I use them because the geometry is what works best on cardboard. I resharpen the blades, too. Still on the first side of the first blade that came with my Stanley sliding model. :p
 
I have a "Super Knife " from AGRussell .Very well designed and made but I think that's gone after it was copied [cheap] by the Chinese who flooded the market.
 
Look. Let's do the OP a favor. I don't like any of the folding ones. The best one are the good old fashioned Stanley Model 99. I think there are some others but nothing works as well as the slide out blade function. I have one of those stationed wherever theres cutting to do. I use it on leather projects. I too sharpen the blades. On the leathercraft bench, I give the blade a few passes on the ceramic rod before every major cut.
 
HoosierQ said:
Look. Let's do the OP a favor. I don't like any of the folding ones. The best one are the good old fashioned Stanley Model 99. I think there are some others but nothing works as well as the slide out blade function. I have one of those stationed wherever theres cutting to do. I use it on leather projects. I too sharpen the blades. On the leathercraft bench, I give the blade a few passes on the ceramic rod before every major cut.
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I rather enjoy the multiple blade positions. The classic Stanley I use right now works great on the shortest setting for scoring cardboard so it cuts just one face. Makes precise bends very easy when I need to do so.
 
knifenut1013 said:
Milwaukee is the best.
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Another vote for the Milwaukee here. As an electrician I use mine daily to cut boxes, drywall, strip wire, and many other chores. Unlike any other folding utility blade this one is actually one hand operating, just push and flip. The only downside that I have experienced is that I sometimes push the blade release when I am choked up on the handle.
 
Yes I have no complaints with Milwaukee yet. The Lenox is nice, but I've beat the snot out of the Mil, and after a couple drops the Lenox button flew out never to be found. I keep a spare Milwaukee under the truck seat. I buy blades in bulk and don't worry about the resharpen.... Toss them suckers
 
I've plugged the Stanley 10-016 before, a slightly smaller and more pocketable version of the classic model 99, modded with a pocket clip. The result was a US made OTF that cost less than $5. But it seems harder to find these days. It's hard to improve on the old model. I'd be tempted to get a model 99 or similar, with smooth sided handle, so I could attach one of these.
 
I cut a ton of computer boxes, wrapping & bags. Picked up a folding lock blade box cutter made by Dewalt early last year for around $10. It's been a reliable workhorse day in and out. Has internal blade storage, clip and a solid lock. If your tired of going through cheapie box cutters, I recommend the Dewalt. In my opinion, it's the utility knife for my needs.

Dewalt DW10035
 
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