Talsman SE VS. Cardboard boxes

[coop1957]

I work in a receiving area at a mid size company. I cut open about 15-20 boxes a day. Cut alot of cardboard, plastic strapping, bubble wrap and tape.
About 6 months ago I got a Talsman Salt SE. At first I was not real impressed with it's edge retention. After about a month it started to hold and edge a lot better. What had changed? Did some research and found something called "work hardening" as it relates to metals and cutting edges. Basically the more it is used the better it holds up. Now I sharpen the Talsman about once every 3 weeks on the Sharpmaker Brown stone, corners only. It is very easy to get a nice edge on it. About 9-12 strokes on the serrated side and 2-3 strokes on the plane side. Love this knife.

 

[jujigatame]

From the title of the thread I had a strong feeling your words would be those of a satisfied user. Hard to beat a hawkbill for that kind of work. I used to use my PE Tasman whenever possible to cut the plastic straps off boxes of copy paper at my last job.

 

[Slim to None]

I've had the same experience with my tasman SE, great box cutter and general use knife. The knife is extremely useful, which is counterintuitive; Its appearance isn't very utilitarian. Great knife, great steel.

 

[coop1957]

Today my boss (*sshat Nat) started a new program. DRP = Dumpster Reduction Program. Plain english, I must reduce everything that goes into the dumpster down to its flatest possible level. My Talsman will get even a better workout.