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So I just got promoted at work from the sales floor to running the warehouse. Now I'm cutting 140 plus cardboard boxes a day. So far my best performers are an Emerson CQC7 and a buck 110. What I'm looking for is mainly ease of sharpening because with what I'm doing everything is going to get dull. I also need a comfortable handle and at least a 3.25 inch blade. I have the box cutters so I'm not even considering them. It needs to be a plain edge folder and I would really like a clip budget is under 250 and I hate assisted openers. Throw me some ideas guys.
 
Off hand, since you have the Buck, get a Spyderco 1] Endura 2] Caly 3.5 VG-10 3] Manix 2 4] paramilitary 2 5] Military (the last two will be harder to sharpen but not require it as often). These are all great cutters and well under your budget. They make higher end versions, but for cutting boxes? Not necessary.
 
Give a Ti blade with a carbadized edge a try. Daniel Fairly makes one called the Backpacker. Also, you might try a Opinel #8 . The thin blade will sail through that cardboard....plus Openil's are inexpensive.
 
I think the Spyderco Gayle Bradley...in CPM-M4, and it's a great steel that holds its edge.
 
flatblackcapo said:
Give a Ti blade with a carbadized edge a try. Daniel Fairly makes one called the Backpacker. Also, you might try a Opinel #8 . The thin blade will sail through that cardboard....plus Openil's are inexpensive.
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+1 on an Opinel, probably in addition to something else to scratch your new knife itch. My Opinel is my best cardboard cutter---so thin and easy to touch-up. For cutting dry materials only you can enjoy the carbon blade without thinking about rust.
 
Unfortunately their shop is down from a recent fire so they are super hard to find, but if all you're primarily doing is cutting cardboard, a boyd dendric 440c would do wonders. $200 is a bit tight too, the etched ones are 3+, but sometimes you can find standard ones without the fancy factor for right around $200.

Other then that there are a boatload of options...
 
strategy9 said:
Unfortunately their shop is down from a recent fire so they are super hard to find, but if all you're primarily doing is cutting cardboard, a boyd dendric 440c would do wonders. $200 is a bit tight too, the etched ones are 3+, but sometimes you can find standard ones without the fancy factor for right around $200.

Other then that there are a boatload of options...
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Ease of sharpening I'd say svandik 14c27n. Vg10, or ELMAX... Cut cardboard like butter when sharp, but also hold that edge longer then many other steels, and still relatively easy to work with when dull...

Wilson tactical makes an ELMAX combat extreme light carry knife for right under $150: its actually pretty high on my list for a future purchase but after Father's day...

manual ambidextrous thumbstuds, no assist, no flipper, 3.25"... Probably right up your ally.
 
If you are using your blade that much a day I would consider true and easy one hand opening a must. Something from Benchmade with the Axis lock or a PM2 with the compression lock is where I would look.
 
BD1 is a joy to sharpen, so you might look at a Manix 2 Lightweight in that steel. Or you could abandon easy to sharpen and just go for maximum edge retention with the same model in S110V.

Heck, you could get one of each and keep the one you like more and still come in under budget.
 
If you're happy with the Emerson why not just upgrade to the Super CQC-7 if you're just wanting a stronger blade with more edge? Plenty of handle, allowing two distinct grips, same ease of sharpening. I sure like mine and see why they call it a pocket Samurai sword.
 
Military.
FFG, slices like crazy, comfy handle, great clip. It's a classic for a reason.
 
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