Foldable Box Cutter EDC?

[speeddreamz]

I've been thinking about an everyday carry knife that I never have to sharpen that I don't feel bad using to slice up cardboard boxes, open packages (both plastic and taped), and is also a good multipurpose blade.

I thought well what better than a box cutter that's foldable like other every day carry knives?

Can anyone recommend one that folds out quick?

Pros Cons? anyone?

My current carry if I'm carrying one is a Ka-Bar Foldable one that im able to flick open easily pretty much from the pocket.

Oh, and lastly its legal right? I'm hoping a box cutter isn't different than a pocket knife.

[Kyle1886]

That's what I carry. Works for me. I got a really heavy duty from Home Depot that "had" a pocket clip on it. I use it for everyting from boxes to pruning my bonsai plants. Gets dull, replace the blade. Push button to open, lock---push button to close, lock shut. (Also carry a little Schrade folder that I've carried for 50+ years). And a Gerber multi-tool, amoung other tools for varying jobs.

Kyle

[speeddreamz]

I saw 2 different style options, a mini and a bigger style , will probably end up with one of each *sigh*
Smaller ones

http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-22-41830-Pocket-Knife-Exchange/dp/B0016KHW2W/ref=pd_cp_hi_1

http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-31-000345-Lite-Pocket-Knife/dp/B002RILCLY/ref=pd_cp_hi_2

Bigger

http://www.amazon.com/Bessey-D-BKWH-Quick-Change-Folding-Utility/dp/B000G7TLQ6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=industrial&qid=1307644233&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/Sheffield-12613-Opening-Lock-Back-Utility/dp/B000NI9FA0/ref=pd_cp_hi_2

[TonyMang_89]

I carry the gerber one and love it, got tired of dulling out my pocket knife at work with tape and cardboard everyday

http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-22-41830-Pocket-Knife-Exchange/dp/B0016KHW2W/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_1

[speeddreamz]

Went with one of these

http://www.gerbergear.com/index.php/product/id/656

and one of these

http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-31-000345-Lite-Pocket-Knife/dp/B002RILCLY/ref=pd_cp_hi_2

[speeddreamz]

Surprised more people don't go with these, is it about the strength of the blade?

Does the razor blade get duller significantly faster than a traditional knife ?

[Ed_Hazard]

Surprised more people don't go with these, is it about the strength of the blade?

Does the razor blade get duller significantly faster than a traditional knife ?

Well their use is pretty much limited to sliceing and scoreing.

Go cut a 3/8" truck rope with it and see howlong it takes.

[GigerO]

Surprised more people don't go with these, is it about the strength of the blade?

Does the razor blade get duller significantly faster than a traditional knife ?

There are advantages and disadvantages to all knives out there. That's why people have multiple. Just like shoes, you need a different pair for different occasions.

With a blade holder
the pros are: if the blade gets dull you can replace it.
cons are: Won't cut through thicker items and such. Pretty bulky in your pocket. Usually made with cheap/crappy materials and manufacturing.

If you want an inexpensive tool, by all means get that one. However the novelty of it will wear off fast.

I'd recommend a good starter with this:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Kershaw-Knives-Tanto-Blur/5127449

Sorry for the Walmart link but they have the best prices if they stock it in store. I've had one for years and abused the heck out of it. it's easy to sharpen and a snap to deploy.

There are heaps of great brands out there. you just have to start seeing what style suits you. Be warned, knives are as addicting as guns!!

my $.02

[speeddreamz]

There are advantages and disadvantages to all knives out there. That's why people have multiple. Just like shoes, you need a different pair for different occasions.

With a blade holder
the pros are: if the blade gets dull you can replace it.
cons are: Won't cut through thicker items and such. Pretty bulky in your pocket. Usually made with cheap/crappy materials and manufacturing.

If you want an inexpensive tool, by all means get that one. However the novelty of it will wear off fast.

I'd recommend a good starter with this:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Kershaw-Knives-Tanto-Blur/5127449

Sorry for the Walmart link but they have the best prices if they stock it in store. I've had one for years and abused the heck out of it. it's easy to sharpen and a snap to deploy.

There are heaps of great brands out there. you just have to start seeing what style suits you. Be warned, knives are as addicting as guns!!

my $.02

I've already got several knives(including ka-bar, spyderco, ckrt, s&w, cold steel), sometimes I feel bad using them on plastic packaging, tape with adhesives, harder things that might bend the knife etc.

I guess I wanted something super cheap to be able to just replace.

[Barbarossa]

Don't feel bad. It's just a tool.

If you scratched your shovel on a rock in the dirt would you feel bad?

If you bend your blade somehow, your probably in need or a prybar, rather then a knife.

[speeddreamz]

Don't feel bad. It's just a tool.

If you scratched your shovel on a rock in the dirt would you feel bad?

If you bend your blade somehow, your probably in need or a prybar, rather then a knife.

Point taken.

[LouDog]

They have some pretty good craftsman ones at sears and they come with a good warranty.

[covertcombatant]

I would go with a superknife, I use my day in and day out for 15 hours a day at work. It has lasted me 3 years so far. The lock and blade retention is way better than any other manufacturer that I have tried. I use mine to cut wire, rope, plastic and even through luan wood.
I can't tell you how much I love my superknife.

[corporateslave]

I used to carry a utility blade quite often but stopped when I started carrying a knife.

If you do get a box cutter make sure it functions how you want. I recently bought one (made by Husky I believe) and when I got it home realized the thumb stud was actually the blade release. Completely idiotic design making it impossible to one handed open.

I also used to be the same way about my knife as you are, I didn't want to damage it. But finally I said f it I bought a nice knife because it's supposed to take the punishment. Now I just use it for anything-even jobs that don't require cutting like opening beer bottles-and it handles the abuse really well.

Overall I just find a knife to be way more useful. Since I got a Benchmade made from D2 tool steel I don't have to sharpen it very often. Also the axis lock mechanism allows me to open AND CLOSE it with one hand with ease. The ability to close it with a one handed flick of the wrist is so great that I will never buy another folder I can't do that with.

[Arisaka]

I have the Gerber one, $9 at WalMart. It's incredibly handy, always sharp, super small and just all around good to have! I can't say enough good things about this knife. The ones you buy at Harbor Freight or Lowe's are MUCH heavier/bulkier/larger than the Gerber.