Review: Meyerco Razor (don't laugh--yet)

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rebelmachine2000

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I just recieved a Meyerco Razor as designed by Blackie Collins and thought I'd punch out a few words on it. Now I understand that some here would rather EDC a toothbrush with a crudely sharpened point, but this leads me to the first of the Meyerco Razor's merits: the Razor uses standard razor blades as purchased from any hardware store. How many toothbrush knives have interchangeable blades? I also understand that if you buy one of those nice toothbrushes with the rubberized inserts, you'll have a fine slip free handle. Honestly, I can't argue with that. Admitadly, I've seen toothbrushes with better fit and finish than the Razor, but this happens to lead to the Razor's second strength. The Razor has some of the largest tolerances between parts I've ever seen. Upon opening, the blade wobbles about like the Tacoma Narrows bridge. This is a good thing because the knife could probably be buried in a puddle of mud and still function properly. I don't have to sharpen it, clean it or maintain it in any way, and if it does break I'll just throw it away and buy another for $20. As such, I have made it my primary work EDC. Thank you Meyerco, Blackie Collins, and the People's Republic of China, for making the Meyerco Razor.
 
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Hmmm, that doesn't look like anything I've ever seen before... :rolleyes:
 
It kinda looks like my original concept for the QuickStihl, we also make the StihlBerg.

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$20 !? You'd be much better off with the Husky model they sell in Home Depot. It also takes standard utility blades, is a lockback, and costs $10.
 
I agree with how useful the Blackie Collins razor knife is.
I do use it often. I still have other folding razor utility knives, but some you need a tool to change the blade.

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I understand that for $20 I could buy a higher quality box cutter. I must admit though that I am fond of gimmicks. An assisted open razor blade; I couldn't resist. :o
 
Hey, I have one of the little Myerco knives, like it a lot and really takes and holds an edge.
 
my first "real" knife was a meyerco paradox designed by blackie collins and made in seki city, japan. the blade is AUS8A and it will take a wicked edge and hold it. when i first got it i thought it was the coolest thing ever and i didn't realize just how much ahead in fit/finish the spydercos and benchmades are. it still serves me well as my knife to use when i don't want to screw my edge up or chance breaking the tip on one of my finer folders.

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I've owned several Meyerco knives: Speester lockback (in the tin box), a Bolt Action folder, Lil' Rascal, Stingray (later named the Speedster SR) and the Tactical folder in ATS-34 and G-10 scales. The Speester was nothing to write home about, but it was a decent inexpensive lockback. Their assisted openers were never equal to the Kershaw Onions, but they were fun to play with and an interesting addition to any knife collection. The Bolt Actions weren't bad either and the Tactical (made in Japan) was perhaps their best offering. All things considered, I think they were decent knives for the money and a big plus for Blackie Collins fans. It all went to crap when they started producing their knives in China.

A co-worker has one of the Chinese made Speester SR assisted openers and I decided to bring in my earlier Stingray model in AUS-8 steel to compare them. I let him handle the knife for a while and the first thing he said was "this one seems better than mine." The original Stingray is rather pedestrian and never had a reliable locking mechansim, but the quality was much better than the current Speedster SR. About the only decent thing I saw on that current China-made monstrosity was the pocketclip. It's too bad Meyerco decided to sacrifice quality in order to sell cheaply priced crap along with their Camp USA knockoffs. :barf:
 
Got a Meyerco Speedster and considering its very low price, it's a nice little knife - solid lock-up, AUS-8 blade, came pretty sharp OOTB. I've seen folders in that price range that didn't even have an edge and literally fell apart after opening and closing them a couple of times.
 
all good laughs, but these things do serve a real function.
i got my girl one of the husky/ harware store versions.
she is a painter, and leaves razor blades all around the house and studio, and i go barefoot, this has helped.
she also works as an art handler, and uses a "box cutter" hundreds of times a day. this little thing fits in her pocket comfortably, unlike the full handled things. its always available, and her fellow art handlers don't steal or misplace it. i also engraved her name and some sappy stuff on it and presented it with flowers, which earned me a get out of jail card for the next time i stay out too late drinkin' with the boys... and justified my self some for having too many knives laying around the house.
 
have you guys seen the buck "juno"? its a little folder but i swear its half box cutter, the way it fits in your hand, the blade has a sweep to it that cuts tape like no-ones business, and it has a thumb grip right before the blade to ensure accurate slice-age. and at 24 bucks its worth every penny.
 
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