Is there a ambidextrous Cutco folder?

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systemadude

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I have a friend who swears by Cutco knifes, that they are hard to dull and all that. So I went on their website to look for a folder but they all seemed to require two hands to open (they look sort of like a swiss army pocket knife).

Has anyone had experience with Cutco Knifes or know if they are fast and easy to open?

Thanks
 
From what I have seen they are over priced. They are sold through an Amway type pyramid scheme.

I was looking at some of their kitchen cutlery before I saw the prices.
 
Hard H2O said:
They are sold through an Amway type pyramid scheme.
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No disrespect intended, but that is not how Cutco does business at all. The only similarity between Amway and Vector Marketing (sales arm of Cutco) is that they recruit "independent contractors" (aka moms and college students) to sell to their friends and family members (cold calling). Amway takes that much further by essentially requiring its sales force to recruit others to sell under them and receiving a percentage of these sales. There is no such structure in place at Vector/Cutco.
 
They are great knives and would be much more popular if they could get their prices down a little.I collect and use them,but only buy used or preowned.I don't think they have a one hander in the lineup.Mostly traditional patterns and great kitchen cutlery.
 
Since when?! I thought the prevailing opinion was that Cutco is crap. I must be seriously misinformed!
 
Okay, I searched so I could be fair and not just outright bash a company.
Here's what I got:
- Cutco uses cheap, stamped steel, something 400-series.
- Cutco is expensive for what you get.
- Cutco is owned by the same parent company that owns Ka-Bar.
- Their warranty is awesome and includes free sharpening.
- If you sharpen their knives yourself you will void the warranty (?) and they will not hold the same kind of edge as their factory edge.

For reference:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=495668
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=483718

Here's what I recommend to you instead. A Spyderco Tenacious SE. For $30 it's probably one of the best values out there on the market.

My former suitemate is extremely abusive to his tools and his Swiss Army Knife before I came into contact with it had gritty and sticking action on the tools and had a huge chip and a rolled edge and was dull as a butter knife. Fix'd, but I recommended to him the Spyderco Tenacious SE.

It has held up fantastic, is still sharp after months of hard use cutting cardboard on top of carpet and other dumb things and is low maintenance. I sharpened it once before we parted ways (he graduated) and when I did it was still sharp enough to cut pretty well. Spyderco also offers a free sharpening service although every one of us here will tell you to pick up a Spyderco Sharpmaker or a Spyderco/Byrd Duckfoot.
 
carrot said:
- If you sharpen their knives yourself you will void the warranty (?) and they will not hold the same kind of edge as their factory edge.
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Sharpening their serrated edge, what they call "Double D" edge, voids the warranty. You have to send them in for sharpening at the factory. For their plain edge knives, you can sharpen them at home and not void the warranty. Their catalog has a pull through sharpener that they recommend for their plain edges.
 
I've had a good bit of experience with Cutco knives since I was given a set as a gift over 25 years ago. Here's my 2 cents. (BTW, Cutco and KA-BAR are owned by the same company)

1. It's been my experince that people who say Cutco knives are crap have never actually used or owned them. Mine have been excellent kitchen knives and are still going strong after 25 years of use. Cutco uses stamped 440A Steel and they use a 3 step tempering process on their blades. 440A isn't something I look for in a folder but is more than adequate for kitchen cutlery

2. Their guarantee is outstanding. My 16 yo nephew used a hammer to try and baton a Cutco knife through some frozen meat - of course the blade broke. Cutco replaced the knife with no qustions asked.

3. Would I buy a set of Cutco knives?... Hell no - as good as their knives are, they are ridiculously overpriced. I could by a set of Global knives for less money. (with one exception - the Cutco super shears cost 86 bucks and they are worth every penny)
 
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I have a Cutco skinner that has field dressed,skinned,and cut up a whole deer without the need for touchup between.And still be sharp.Their handles are perfectly shaped to fit the hand and are quite attractive also.The sheaths are quality made and look great with high grade leather.They are owned by Alcas,a collabaration of Alcoa and Case XX.They are built in New York and pay their American workers decent wages i assume.These are some of the things i like about Cutco knives.
 
I have a set of Cutco kitchen knives (embarrassed to admit). No offense meant to those who feel differently, but I think they're crap. Their claim to fame was that they "stayed sharp" longer than other knives- only because they're serated. I am not happy with mine, bought before I knew anything other than a good knife was worth paying for- do definitely pay a high price but get a cheap knife.

I handled their folders and wouldn't buy them even before I knew better- for the money you have your choice of many better knives. YMMV
 
I kept on hearing how good (or even Godly) cutco knives are, and I happened to sharpen 2 separate sets of cutco kitchen knives for my friends. I wasn't impressed at all, the edge is soft like crap knives, couldn't hold an edge for its dear live. I literally lol at the steel they are using for the price that they paid for. After sharpening them and testing them for a bit, I wouldn't even use one, regardless of price. Sometimes the price can be VERY deceiving, for an average joe who doesn't know better at least. Stay away from them IMHO
 
The business model that gives you "free" replacements, that you've already paid for in higher costs and cheap equipment. Joe
 
I have a cutco fishing knife. Rubber handle, you can extend the blade out of the handle to make the blade longer and have more flex. There is a V notch in the handle so you can cut line. The plastic sheath has a small stone attached for hooks etc. The handle swings open so you can grab your fish by the mouth, never have done that. Got it as a Christmas present. Nice knife and I am sure it was too expensive. The steel sharpens well. I like the knife, would I have bought one? No. Loosearrow
 
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