I need a cardboard knife

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dantes inferno

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Hello, I need an EDC knife that can take a butt* kicking. I have quite a few knives and none really stand up to the abuse I put on them at work. I build office furniture for a living and our product comes ridiculously protected and a large amount of very large pieces of cardboard. I like to cut the cardboard down into smaller pieces so I can load it more efficiently onto carts and out of the building for recycling.

Fixed or folding, prefer folding but realize a fixed blade is probably more suited to the job.

My Esee Izula II holds a good enough edge, but the blade stock is too thick for prolonged cutting tasks. It binds up alot. I liked using my Spyderco Endura 4, it sliced efficiently. However the lockup on the knife suffered during hard use and it now has significant up down play and it doesn't see use anymore. The Tenacious works out well for a while, but dulls a little quicker than others and the pivot has to be tensioned multiple times.

Anyone have a suggestion, I don't like box cutting knives unless its something innovative. I enjoy using my folders.

Thanks.
 
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Para2? You seem to like spydies, they handle cardboard well, are a steel upgrade over the Tenacious, the lock is tough as hell.

I like my Emerson La Griffe for breaking down lots of boxes because I can hold on to the knife with my finger in the grip while using my hand for other things. That way I'm not constantly putting it down or closing it like a folder. There are a bunch of other knives around using the same principle for a grip.
 
I used to work in a carpet and furniture warehouse, I used my Kershaw junkyard dog2 with composite blade. And boy let me tell you that D2 holds a working edge for sooo long.
 
Well, honestly, a box cutter is best suited for that kind of work. Have you seen the Gerber EAB?
 
Box cutter would be an obvious choice maybe look around your local hardware store for something nice. But I assume you are looking for a fun knife to use. I agree with the Spyderco Para 2 especially with M390 steel. Maybe a Spyderco GB would be good especially with the M4 steel.
 
<<It's not as attractive as a new folder with the latest steel, but if you are cutting boxes, use a box cutter. A thin blade glides through that stuff. A thick blade will create lots of drag and tire you out. And then there is all the touching up you'll need to do on the blade, and when the blade develops play, you'll think the knife is defective, or wonder why you didn't choose the right tool in the first place.>>

Reading your original post more carefully, you've been there, done that. But I guess you want to try it again. It's your money, so how about the Cold steel mini tough lite? It has the tri-ad lock.
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I don't mind sharpening my tools. I don't enjoy using box cutters, using my knives makes my day a little better.

I like the D2 idea, maybe a small D2 fixed blade that fits inside the waste band? Does this exist?
 
Benchmade 710?

Thin blade, D2 steel, nice flat G10 handle scales, relatively light weight, and an Axis lock, which is going to stand up to a lot of use.

D2 is probably my favorite steel, and I've found that it'll go through a ton of cardboard and tape without losing an edge.
 
Inebriated said:
Benchmade 710?

Thin blade, D2 steel, nice flat G10 handle scales, relatively light weight, and an Axis lock, which is going to stand up to a lot of use.

D2 is probably my favorite steel, and I've found that it'll go through a ton of cardboard and tape without losing an edge.
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Or step it up to the M390 or M4 version for less of that pesky sharpening
 
Hear me out, carry two edc's to work. A blade to your liking such as a Mini grip or whatever, and also carry a Spyderco Manbug for cardboard. Should work beautifully for you. Either that or a boxcutter really is the proper tool. A Yojimbo then should work well if you only wish to carry one.
 
Go buy a M390 Paramilitary 2 by spyderco at BentoBoxShop , it will hold an edge as long as the 3 knives stated put together , maybe more :D.
 
dantes inferno said:
I don't mind sharpening my tools. I don't enjoy using box cutters, using my knives makes my day a little better.

I like the D2 idea, maybe a small D2 fixed blade that fits inside the waste band? Does this exist?
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It will exist soon, the Becker BK24, a D2 version of the BK14 'Eskabar'
Supposed to come out early next year
 
The Spyderco South Fork would be right up your alley, it's S90V. :)

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Or for a Folder the Spyderco Military or Para 2, I carry one of my Military's to work everyday.
 
Ankerson said:
The Spyderco South Fork would be right up your alley, it's S90V. :)

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Or for a Folder the Spyderco Military or Para 2, I carry one of my Military's to work everyday.
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On the dark side the grass is on the inside of the garage and you rake the cardboard ?
 
I started a similar thread recently and had some good contributions.

I've now gotten an m390 Para2, but haven't had the heart to put it to any use yet, then again the need has not come up.

Recommendations included a Gayle Bradley, and a Benchmade 581 and 710

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...on-thin-slicer-m390-s90v-etc-models-recommend

Yes like you I stated I know a box cutter is the optimal tool for this use, but what would be the fun in that right?
 
Admittedly I ave only read the title but I not real sure you could cut much with a cardboard knife...Cardboard doesnt seem to sharpen very well at least for me...lol. Sorry for my feeble attempt at humor this morning. :)
 
^ heh, well it got me a few moments closer to 9am when I transform from a zombie into a real person :)
 
LOVE my Benchmade 710's..........have them in 154cm, D2, M2, M390, and M4. Get the M390, holds a super find edge for a very long time.

However, the best cardboard cutting knife I've found is my CRKT Ripple in Acuto+. I put a super-fine edge on that knife and it stays absolutely RAZOR sharp, even after cutting hundreds of feet of cardboard. Don't hit a staple with it as the thin blade will definitely chip, but if you want a knife that lides through cardboard as smoothly as cutting jell-om then try it........and don't go for the cheap-o WalMart version. The Acuto steel makes all the difference.

If you're going for an EDC fixed blade, theres no question.........get a SYCKO ScrapMax 460. Thin flat ground blade, super comfy handle, and ELMAX steel.........all for around $125 bucks on ebay or the sales forums.
 
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Ankerson said:
The Spyderco South Fork would be right up your alley, it's S90V.
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+1 This is exactly what I was going to recommend considering I didn't see a price range.

I love my Southfork and it would be a monster for the work you need it for....I could probably get rid of almost all my other knives because of it...but I won't.
 
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