Is a Christy Knife worth it - What is your preferred replacable blade boxcutter?

scdub said:
I don’t have a Christy, but I usually carry a little SAK Classic SD. I love it and have carried it for a couple of decades. The tool to weight ratio is probably unbeatable, but I wouldn’t use it to break down a bunch of boxes.
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Awhile back I got an interesting little Xacto-style blade folder called the Every Day Knife. It’s nice but heavy for the size and there’s not much utility to it.
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Regarding your question about a box-cutting knife, you should really consider getting a CS Tuff Lite.
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This is my most used pocket knife, not because I carry it often (I don’t), but because I’ll grab it off my nightstand to do crafts/chores around the house (instead of the MANY other more expensive fixed blades and folders that I have to choose from).

The handle ergonomic are world class and combined with the blade shape/size and thin hollow grind you can probably generate more static psi (= make a push cut through tougher material) with this knife than 99% of other knives.
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I ordered a Christy just out of respect for the brand (and I doubled my SAK collection overnight (still mailing, but you get it) discovering what was on Ebay... Better impusle buy advert-SAKs and special rare ones than Spydercos.) but I 100% see why you use that little Tuff Lite. Straight Blade, small, ergonomic. It's a good knife. Always wanted one, hope one someday slips into my life, cause I don't have $30 bucks to blow on it right now but I feel the same way about my Dragonfly Wharncliffe K390. I use it for everything but nasty jobs. and it's 1.20oz. Just grab it for anything.

Got some great 58mms on the way though, I would like to see how Vic's wharncliffe on the 58 compares to this one. Probably no huge difference, but I consider 58's like "my little razor blades".
 
Hashishiin said:
Got some great 58mms on the way though, I would like to see how Vic's wharncliffe on the 58 compares to this one. Probably no huge difference, but I consider 58's like "my little razor blades".
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I’d never seen that Victorinox wharncliffe - pretty sweet profile…
 
Planterz said:
Magnus SlideClick is the best there is if you want something small, light, thin, unobtrusive, etc. Not cheap though. But for me it's worth it.

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Sorry, I can't comment on the Christy Knife, apart from saying that I'm aware of them, but never really wanted one. I have cut plenty of boxes with Opinel N°6s though. I also cut a lot of boxes with my Spyderco Ladybug in ZDP-189. Thinnest blade Spyderco makes (I think), and ZDP-189 holds a great edge and is stainless. K390 would be even better, if I weren't worried about rust.
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I agree. 100%
 
I was away camping for about 5 days. Did anyone get a Christy delivered in that amount of time? I'd really like to see a pic or two!😃
 
LimpCroissant said:
I was away camping for about 5 days. Did anyone get a Christy delivered in that amount of time? I'd really like to see a pic or two!😃
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Dude hasn't even shipped it, from what I understand, but I got one on the way! Will post pics when arrives. I think he can't find my Vic Grafter, same order.


Just outta respect for the company, though, seems like such a respectable guy.
I got a ton of crazy SAKs on the way, too!
 
Hashishiin said:
Dude hasn't even shipped it, from what I understand, but I got one on the way! Will post pics when arrives. I think he can't find my Vic Grafter, same order.


Just outta respect for the company, though, seems like such a respectable guy.
I got a ton of crazy SAKs on the way, too!
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Well that's good that he seems like a respectable guy. Definitely some heritage with the company. Sweet, feel free to post some pics of the Christy and the SAKs when you get em!
 
I'm late to the party, but...

I like the original Stanley Classic 99 retractible utility knife. I've sliced a lot of boxes in my day, and the Stanley retractable is just right. When I'm ready to cut, my thumb sort of "automatically" extends the blade, and when I'm through, it "automatically" retracts the blade. Comfortable, one hand operation, and I never leave it laying with the blade exposed. It's quicker, and safer (IMO) than the folding type (and I do have both). :)

And, it's only about 5 or 6 bucks.
 
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I got the Christy today and it is nice. I thought you push the button in rather than down to slide the blade. It is a little awkward to use, but I am sure I will get used to it. As mentioned before the blade is very thin and sharp. I coated it with Renaissance Wax to give it a little extra protection and oiled the areas where the parts slide. It is nostalgic and you can appreciate how long they have been made by looking at it.
 
jjg6319 said:
I got the Christy today and it is nice. I thought you push the button in rather than down to slide the blade. It is a little awkward to use, but I am sure I will get used to it. As mentioned before the blade is very thin and sharp. I coated it with Renaissance Wax to give it a little extra protection and oiled the areas where the parts slide. It is nostalgic and you can appreciate how long they have been made by looking at it.
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How big are they, I don't think it says on the site. I was just looking, I might have missed it though. Can you post a pic with a knife please?
 
jjg6319 said:
I got the Christy today and it is nice. I thought you push the button in rather than down to slide the blade. It is a little awkward to use, but I am sure I will get used to it. As mentioned before the blade is very thin and sharp. I coated it with Renaissance Wax to give it a little extra protection and oiled the areas where the parts slide. It is nostalgic and you can appreciate how long they have been made by looking at it.
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Its a little overkill to put wax on the blade. In the years I've had mine, I don't take any precautions, and its been at one time or another in the Atlantic Ocean, the Chesapeake Bay, Potomac river, Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean. When used while fishing, it gets cleaned by swishing it around in whatever body of water I'm on, and shaking it dry and dropping back in pocket.

The only precaution is once a week, use an old toothbrush to brush out any pocket lint from the frame, to include the holes where the locking pin goes in. Oil just attracts lint and crude and in counter productive.
 
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Insulting or Rude behavior
I think you are overthinking a stupid box cutter, missus. Do you ask for reviews on toilet paper as well? Maybe shoelaces?

Keep it classy on a knife forum, and let's talk about knives, not box cutters.

What are the pros and cons of the ergos on my Number 2 pencil?
 
I say like what you like and try not to pass judgement on those that don't have the same interests.
 
Said like Jay from Clerks when Randall kicks that woman outta the video store
"YEAAHHH!"

My Christy came today, (along with some rare 58's like the Pharmacy Knife and a Pepcid Rambler) and I am just right now too busy to take pictures but a quick update - as soon as I figured out how to use it... I find it really slick. Like, it appeals to me in a way that is similar to how more modern stuff does, the easy deployment for tiny cuts, easy retracement. It definitely has some "pride of use" factor to it, some coolness, along with the aforementioned slickness, which is exactly what I was after. I'm definitely glad I have this thing, and it is smaller than I thought, too! I think it will be seeing my fifth-pocket for a while.

I like that I can buy a pack of blades, but it also looks like a blade worth sharpening. Just great.
 
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