This warehouse monkey wants a folder!

Sure, just giving you a visual for some of the knives mentioned so far.
 
davek14 said:
+1 on the Country Cousin. The Queen Canoe is also D2 and a nice looker as well.
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Well not 100% true. Queen has a "Work Horse Series" Canoe that is 1095 steel with synthetic handles. They used to make their regular D2 line in a Canoe Pattern in their Honey Amber Stag Bone, which is still available at some vendors, but the D2 steel version exceeds Steve's budget.
 
Well, perhaps one of the smaller much lighter Buck lockbacks 55/Squire would do? Might be an idea to have a locking knife if you get stuck in boxes sometimes...
 
Grateful said:
How about an Opinel? They are very durable, cut like a laser, you can pick your size and they are very affordable. Avaliable in carbon or stainless,use it hard, replace as needed.

Jim
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I'll second this.
And if you decide it's not right (like you might wirh any knife) you'll still have most of your budget left.
 
Case sodbuster Jr. Single blade. Case has a nice leather sheath for it. CV or stainless, and different handle options to choose from.
 
I think the Svord Mini Peasant knife will suit your needs very well in terms of utility, but it seems like you are looking for a nicer knife aesthetically.
 
GEC Sodbuster in 01 tool steel!

Designed as a working knife, takes a killer edge and will hold it for awhile, patinas nicely and is a strong design seeing as it has been in use since the 1800's.

Bonus, it rides nicely in a change pocket. Out of the way, easy to get to since it will stick out of the change pocket by about 1/4" if vertical and fully in it diagonally, and keeps your main pockets open for whatever else you carry.

What do you use the change pocket for anyway?
Also available in black scales.
 
Good luck finding a GEC 71 in O1. The 2014 production run of them was 1095 steel, so he'll have to find one of the older runs.
 
I just bought one about 2 weeks ago New from an online vendor, and I know of a place that has the standard blade and hay'n helpers both in stock in 01. Check collectors for the orange and the 99 in 01 (99 is a lockback with spear point)

Edit: just picked up 2 in 01, one black delrin, one maroon micarta. Missed the green micarta, but they are still around.

The Hunt continues...
 
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Case Sodbuster or Sodbuster Junior in your choice of delrin in either SS or CV.... About $25, sharp, the thick delrin handles will be more ergonomic over time than the thinner bone versions.
 
When I open boxes I want a short blade to limit penetration that might damage contents and a flat edge blade profile like a sheepsfoot, wharncliffe or coping blade to make the job easier. There is a reason why box cutters are designed like they are. I agree with the stockman suggestion as that pattern would provide you the short sheepsfoot blade leaving the clip blade for food prep and the spey blade as a backup to the sheepsfoot as well as other tasks. A lot of cardboard is treated with chemicals such as insecticides and fungicides so avoiding using the same blade for any contact with food is advised. There are also many stockman available in your price range. The medium stockman options from Case might work well for you as well as the #9 Stockman from Queen in D2, one of my favorite stockman knives.
 
I think a Case Sodbuster Jr. with CV blades would be a good choice, especially considering the low cost. The F&F can be spotty, but who cares for a workhorse.
 
jc57 said:
Well not 100% true. Queen has a "Work Horse Series" Canoe that is 1095 steel with synthetic handles. They used to make their regular D2 line in a Canoe Pattern in their Honey Amber Stag Bone, which is still available at some vendors, but the D2 steel version exceeds Steve's budget.
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Wow, I stand corrected. I just got that knife in D2 for a little less than $50 3 years ago.

A quick search just shows it has gone up quite a bit. Thanks jc57 and sorry Steve.
 
knarfeng said:
Cardboard and that string reinforced tape that is so commonly used calls for a robust blade. Something with carbides so that the blade keeps cutting after the razor edge is gone.

A Queen Country Cousin has a goodly point and D2 blade steel. Those are well within your price point.
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I agree with Frank on this.

I luv me my Opinel for EDC and in the woods, and it does OK cutting down boxes with some tricks, but it can't hold candle compared to my old "script" Buck 500, which has a toothy 440C blade. 'Course, they don't make them like that anymore.

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I think you're looking for something with a toothy steel like 440C or D2 and a friction free grind (no sharp shoulder). Also recommend avoiding blades with sharpening choils, which tend to grab cardboard and curl.
 
You read this thread and it's no wonder if the "one knife" quickly becomes an EDC rotation. Not that there's anything wrong with that... :o
 
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