Best Utility Knife / Box Cutter

[JML2]

The two Milwaukees, the new folding DeWalt, and the Stanley Quick-Slide are excellent "utility" knives. If you want a snap-off blade, this Tajima Aluminist is amazing (but, like most utility and snap-blade knives, now made in China). The handle cartridge holds 6 blades; the handle is cast aluminum with chrome plating and rubber inserts.

And the OLFA 9069 LBB-50B Ultramax Snap-Off Heavy Duty Blades (they're black) are superb - sharper and longer-lasting than "ordinary" blades. These Olfas are still made in Japan.

 

[71flh]

My preference is the $1 pawn shop ones that aren't retractable. I guess I'm a cheap minimalist.

 

[losvre]

Hello guys,

I am upgrading my toolbox and I have bought a few new staff and will upload photos soon.

I know it is an old thread but I think is the most relevant for utility knives and I need your opinion as to which knife I should buy, the Hultafors or Lutztool 88 or Luthtool 82?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004VQRK8O/?tag=atomicindus08-20

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VYGLOY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002MZUBNC/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Many many thanks
Nikos

 

[Cruzomatic]

I guess I'll chime in on this one....I'll vote for the Hulafors, just because I believe it'll fit nice in my hand.

I'm kinda digging the one from Dewalt though after sifting through this thread. I've been on a Dewalt hoarding hiatus for the fast few months though....ha.

 

[losvre]

Thanks Cruzomatic,

Do you think the quality/ reliability is the similar for both the Lutz and the Hultafor?

Which Dewalt you are looking for?

Cheers

 

[kctyphoon]

Milwaukee fastbacks are the best utility knives ive ever owned, and ive tried over a dozen at least.. anyone that doesnt think so, probably hasnt owned one..

 

[Cruzomatic]

Thanks Cruzomatic,

Do you think the quality/ reliability is the similar for both the Lutz and the Hultafor?

Which Dewalt you are looking for?

Cheers

Not sure I can comment on the quality/reliability between them both, but by looking at the pics I'd go with the Hultafor. Just like the design a bit more, especially the little contour up front on it. Seems it would fit nice.

I was referring to this one from Dewalt.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051QIBGI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[rshadd]

I bought this Revo Techni-Edge Folding Knife last year and find it handy for roofing and flooring work. It downside is that there's no extra blade storage and it takes two hands to open. USA made






In the garage I tend to grab for my old Stanley No. 199.

 

[Pinaud]

Stanley 199 or R.J Murphy 4Stop

 

[Youngguns]

I am a big supporter of the Milwaukee Fastback knives as well.

 

[raiderhillbilly]

I love the Stanley 199. I buy them for a dollar at the flea market. I even have an older cast iron Stanley 1299.

 

[dledmo]

I have a Milwaukee Fastback and really like it. About 6 months ago I grabbed a Craftsman 2-1/4" and that is now my EDC at work. The reason I prefer the Craftsman is that it doesn't bang around in my pocket as much as the Fastback. The Fastback opens much easier with one hand but for my needs the lighter weight and size of the Craftsman are enough to be the knife I carry at work.

 

[sberry]

Stanley retractor and a pack of 100 blades.

 

[Cruzomatic]

Milwaukee fastbacks are the best utility knives ive ever owned, and ive tried over a dozen at least.. anyone that doesnt think so, probably hasnt owned one..

Back a few months HD had them on sale a two pack something or another for what I thought was a great price....$5 or $10 maybe, can't remember. I should have jumped on those.

Next time I'm in HD...I'll give them a look.

 

[defektes]

Milwaukee fastbacks are the best utility knives ive ever owned, and ive tried over a dozen at least.. anyone that doesnt think so, probably hasnt owned one..

I was given one as a gift, one thing I had a issue with mine was under extreme pressure the blade kept sliding out, tried CM blades, Stanley, and Milwaukee blades.

I fixed the issue by taking the cover off and bending the spring a little. It was not putting enough tension on the blade to lock it into the release button.

Other than that the Milwaukee blade is very good quality. The rope cutter can be used as a bottle opener aswell.

My other vote is for a Stanley 99 classic.

 

[burger]

Utility knives are really simple. Not much to go wrong. Blade goes in, blade goes out. I mostly own the Gordon ones that HF gives out for free with a coupon. I also have a couple of the Stanley knives that are the gold standard. No preference. I grab whichever one is closest, which is usually the Gordon one because HF has given me about 10 of them for free. Don't overthink it. Some free HF knives and a 100 pack of blades and you will be set for life. Fear no box.

 

[Ainsley]

Lenox is my fav. I have a folder, retractable blade and fixed blade, best ones I've found.

 

[jeopardy98]

Milwaukee fastbacks are the best utility knives ive ever owned, and ive tried over a dozen at least.. anyone that doesnt think so, probably hasnt owned one..

I have to agree. I love mine.

 

[madcrisis]

Lenox FTW. I picked up one of these brand new at the flea market a few years ago for 5 bucks. I little big but really comfy and holds plenty of extra blades. PLuss tool free blade change.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00008Y8M1/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Jim C.]

I don't know if it's the "best" one or not, but this is the utility knife / box cutter I've been using almost exclusively for years. Simple, easy to use, gets the job done.

Jim C.

 

[IndyGarage]

Another vote for Milwaukee fastback. I have a few of them and hardly ever touch any others anymore.

 

[shampoop]

I picked up this one the other day as I got tired of all of my retractable knifes getting ruined. Retractable blade knifes just don't survive in the world of construction.

I was going to give up and get a fixed blade knife till I saw this one in a store. LOVE IT! Folding knifes with blade storage is the way to go IMO.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001UKWU2A/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Holds about 4 or 5 extra blades IIRC.

 

[Easycutonline]

I recently purchase a box cutter and it is easy to use and carry . You can see from this web site http://easycutonline.com/

 

[sberry]

I am not sure about best, I throw away anything not a Stanley retractor. Use only Stanley blades with them, Ace blades are not the same.

 

[eyeball]

I have tried all different ones and I bought one for cutting roofing tiles a few years back that I really really liked.

I still use it alot.

It holds a Cartridge of Blades...Retract the blade...pull the red button back...rotate the dial and push the red button forward and you have a new sharp blade.

Once you go through them all...remove the cartridge and turn it around and reinsert...All new blades!

Its a Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor Collection!

I love this friggin' Knife!

Its the one on the Bottom!

That's pretty interesting. Who made that "cartridge" knife?


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[rlitman]

That's pretty interesting. Who made that "cartridge" knife?

Look up Nack utility knife. They've been branded with a number of names.

Looks like they're still available.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019HBNU4U/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Cope]

Klein makes what looks like a good one.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A9GGHHK/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[pendragon1998]

Stanley 10-598 is more of a marking / utility knife, but I thought I'd share. Made in England.

 

[MO-Iron]

As a side note, I really like the carbide blades that are now available. One of the carbide blades will cut all the bearing pads (thick rubber) when I am setting a prefab bridge deck. The carbides cost a bit more, but sure hold an edge for a long time.

I have been using the FAT MAX with the slight curve in the handle.

 

[R_einan]

For box cutting, I haven't found a knife I like more than this. Could be the 10 years I spent throwing freight using it 50 hrs a week... for drywall, carpet, and just about anything else: the ubiquitous Stanley 10-099 serves me just fine.

 

[dledmo]

My EDC at work is this:
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-fold...SellerId=Sears&prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2
This is one of the smaller utility knives which uses a standard blade. I had to trim a cotter pin with some side cutters which made it difficult to spread the pins after it had been inserted. I didn't feel bad when I used the blade to get to pry the pins apart enough to get some pliers to fully twist the pins.

 

[spicyoli]

I use a mini Harbor Freight one which is ok but the milwaukee looks nice!

 

[jwsia]

Cast Iron Stanley 199 fixed blade for the work bench. I like how heavy it is and the security of the fixed blade

 

[jayrush13]

I have the klein version of this that klein has discontinued. I have had it for over 10 years and love it easy blade changes and comfortable to use. Also have milwaukee fastbacks for convenience.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002...ements=p_4:Lutz&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65

 

[mrborohachi]

I EDC this SCREWPOP – RON’S UTILITY KNIFE 3.0. I'm kinda surprised that no on has mentioned it yet. I see that every one is mentioning your traditional standard handle box cutters.
https://screwpoptool.com/screwpop-rons-utility-knife-2

 

[maico]

There are lots of these Stanley 0-10-819 FatMax Xtreme in the UK

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005HVYSSW/?tag=atomicindustr-21

 

[plumber84]

Stanley "Titan" fixed blade utility knife and Dewalt retractable knife with the carabiner at the end, both top quality, cheap and made in the US

 

[6PTsocket]

i got a lenox one that i like

Me too. It is really comfortable and holds the blades rock solid. It stores about 5 blades inside and has a latch to open it up but it is a PIA to load and unload a blade at the beginning and end of the job because it does not retract the blade. It is great for longer jobs but I am reading this thread hoping to learn which is the best folder for when I just need to make a cut or two or open a package.

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[thooks]

when you find something better than the tried and tested US Made Stanley 10-788, let me know too.

+1

I bought a few "Dewalt" and another brand recently.

I can't believe some ***** can screw up a utility knife, but they did it.

 

[crewchief888]

Milwaukee makes one that is available at home depot that is fantastic. The cost is around $15.00

Ed

i carry one every day at work. it's been the only one i havent managed to break the clip off of yet. company provides the blades razor blades.
i run service calls to one particular place that doesnt allow knives, box cutters, ect, unless they are company provided tools....

i liked it so much i bought a 2nd one to keep around the house.

i have several stanley fixed blade models scattered around the house and garage.