Warehouse monkey

[steve-in-kville]

I am starting a new job next week in a warehouse, picking orders, etc. I need a knife with a blade no longer than 3", easy open with a respectable lock (liner lock??). Belt clip required.

I've been away from the knife scene for a while and I have no clue whats out there. I would be partial to Spyderco, but have used other quality brands over the years.

Like to hear some suggestions.

Thanks in advance :thumbup:

steve

 

[Thomason]

Forgive me for making a suggestion that does not meet your belt clip required criteria. I was a warehouse monkey for years and used a Stanley retractable blade box knife. Blade gets dull you just put a new one in. Retract it all the way and stick it in your hip pocket. Just something to consider.

 

[steve-in-kville]

The cheap/quick/easy way would be a plain 'ol box cutter. But I want to cut boxes in style!!

steve

 

[Thomason]

Spoken like a true Knife Knut.

 

[donovan]

Sounds like a Spyderco Delica to me.

Jack

 

[m_calingo]

For a smaller blade, Sypderco Navigator, if you can find one, or take a look at the HK/Benchmade 14210.

I have the older Navigator w/aluminum handle. It's nice and small, and fits well in the hand.

I don't have the 14210, but it's on my "to get" list.

Then there are the Benchmade mini-Griptillians. Cabela's sells a D2 steel version, and Aeromedix sells a version with a different blade profile in S30V. These are also on my "to get" list.

Good luck choosing.

 

[kozak6]

Bah, never mind. Mods, feel free to delete this.

 

[DrThunder88]

What about one of those folding utility knives like the SuperKnives?

 

[hardheart]

zdp Caly, Jr or 3.

 

[fudo]

Calypso Jr.

 

[Halfneck]

Spyderco Delica.

 

[enix]

delica, waved

 

[Capt. Carl]

I'd suggest a full flat grind. The Calypso jr. and Caly 3 are both great suggestions. The Caly Jr. comes in ZDP if you want long edge retention and the Caly 3 comes in VG-10 (and ZDP for a much higher price) if you don't want to worry too much about the sharpening problems.

I'd probably go with the Caly 3 VG-10.

 

[Ludwig]

Here's another :thumbup: for the Delica waved.

Very handy for when your hands are full.

 

[markksr]

What about one of those folding utility knives like the SuperKnives?

+1 on the superknives
cooler than your average boxcutter:thumbup:

Mine is not "superknife" brand but Husky (Home Depot?)

 

[Hateman]

The cheap/quick/easy way would be a plain 'ol box cutter. But I want to cut boxes in style!!

steve

:thumbup: :thumbup:


A Spydereco SE Delica 4 may be great for what you need. Mine chews up boxes and is a breeze to sharpen.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

Spyderco stainless steel Cricket! Or Spin. Maybe a Dragonfly.
For big bucks you could get the new etched version of one of these three.

 

[zenheretic]

Waved Delica is very handy if you have busy hands, however if you want the box cutter on steroids, try to track down a Spyderco Dodo.

 

[Guille]

another vote here for the delica 4 waved.... very handy when you have only one free hand .:thumbup:

 

[JTC]

I work in a warehouse that carrys motorcycle parts. I have to cut alot of banding and tape. I use a CRKT M16-04 with a plain edge and have had good luck with it although for banding a serrated edge works really well.