Craftsman handi-cut or Craftsman edge cutters

[powertrip]

I am needing some cutters to make clean cuts in 1/8" thick plastic wrench rails. I have narrowed it down to these two cutters. Anyone have any experience with these cutters?

Edge utility cutters
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00937309000P

Handi-cut
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00937301000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1

 

[Old Donn]

Got both, prefer the Handi-cut.

 

[Major Ramifications]

I don't have the Edge, but I've had my Handi-Cut for many years (bought it when they first came out) and I love it.

 

[metal1313]

i also had a handi cut..i lost it somewhere around the house. it worked well for most things. i used it to cut alot of shims for various projects.


did they redo the sears site? it seems to be working a whole lot better than it did before

 

[5lima30]

I have the Handy-Cut set they work great and are great for clean cuts on rope, cord, and leather. YMMV.

 

[fr0mastaj]

+1 for handi cut, its awesome.

But i think it will still create a 'pinched' looking end after you cut it, since its an anvil style and will press down on the rail. Might have to sand it a little afterwards.

 

[Aberdale]

I've used my Handi-cuts pretty regularly on plastics, tape, even cable ties . . . until my wife used them to try to cut piano wire. Now they don't work so well anymore.

 

[sselander]

Another one for the Handi-cut.

They work great for that nasty hard plastic packaging also.

 

[bargainzplus+]

Go for the handi-cut.. i have used these to cut through 0-gauge speaker wire and everything else that's not metal and are almost a go-to tool in my book

 

[powertrip]

I am mainly looking to make clean cuts in plastic right now. I tried Wiss tinsnip style cutters and the cut was not clean at all.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

I want to revisit this topic......

Anyone have any futher experience with the Craftsman Edge cutters? I like the idea of the cheap replaceable blades.

The Handi-Cut seems to use a proprietary blade. I'm not thrilled about that, but if they hold up well than it's not the end of the world.

Both tools are now made in ***********, and I can't seem to find a similar made in USA product. My primary application would be cutting hose and rope.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I want to revisit this topic......

Anyone have any futher experience with the Craftsman Edge cutters? I like the idea of the cheap replaceable blades.

The Handi-Cut seems to use a proprietary blade. I'm not thrilled about that, but if they hold up well than it's not the end of the world.

Both tools are now made in ***********, and I can't seem to find a similar made in USA product. My primary application would be cutting hose and rope.

I have both styles, my Edge one is Husky...but same ****. I use the Edge cutters all the time for any and all type of hose. flat even cuts, and blades are super cheap. But $20 is ridiculous. I picked up the Husky ones new at HD on sale for $5. The cman handi cuts I got at a yard sale for a buck or two.

 

[W0rLDWaR4]

I want to revisit this topic......

Anyone have any futher experience with the Craftsman Edge cutters? I like the idea of the cheap replaceable blades.

The Handi-Cut seems to use a proprietary blade. I'm not thrilled about that, but if they hold up well than it's not the end of the world.

Both tools are now made in ***********, and I can't seem to find a similar made in USA product. My primary application would be cutting hose and rope.

I've used both and they both work great! I used the handi cuts first then my job switched over to the edge. The edge is better is terms of blade replacement but the handi cut has a longer blade. For hose and rope I would go with the edge as long as your hose and rope aren't wider than the blade.

 

[Tbirdtc]

I went to sears to warranty a ate of original short handy cuts since they only sell the longer ones w the blade storage in handle now in a single pack I figured they would let me have them they were out but I looked at the new edge cutters I decided I'd wait till that got mare handy cuts the new thing looked to giimmicy even if I coulda got them free I have one newer long handy cut and love it want the second set for my van
Handy cut all the way n go get a channel lock wire cutter if u need the wire cutter that's the best wire cutter avail IMO

 

[cburnscrx]

Both tools are now made in China, and I can't seem to find a similar made in USA product. My primary application would be cutting hose and rope.

eBay. That's what I did if COO really bothers you.

 

[The Ratchet Man]

I have both. I use the Edge most of the time unless I need to make a longer cut. I also like the fact that I can by better quality blades for the Edge where there is no other choice for the Handi-cut.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Handi-Cut. Blade is old and dull, but works for what I need to do. They are great for square cuts on hose.

Bought on sale for < $10

 

[4xdog]

I inherited a Handi-Cut from my brother. I probably wouldn't have bought one, but holy cow, that's a useful tool. I use it all the time and won't be without one.

 

[jjjrmx5]

The Handi-Cut is awesome for things like rubber hose, vacuum lines, food grade clear tube and shrink tube.

The Edge I find better for things likerope and more ridgid items, but good cable shears are also good for rope.

I've never had a problem finding blades for either size Handi-Cuts.

Edge has its limit due to blade size but uses std. 2 detent utility blades.
Handi-Cut is great for any soft material cutting but especially hose and rubber.

Buy the one that best suits your needs, but both have their place and are very very handy.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

I guess the Handi-Cut is what I will go with. I doubt they will get a ton of use, but jagged hose cuts bother me. I could've used them last night when I replaced all of the vacuum hoses on my Bronco.

I have been watching ebay, but everything is way overpriced or rusty.

 

[doan]

I want to revisit this topic......

Anyone have any futher experience with the Craftsman Edge cutters? I like the idea of the cheap replaceable blades.

The Handi-Cut seems to use a proprietary blade. I'm not thrilled about that, but if they hold up well than it's not the end of the world.

Both tools are now made in ***********, and I can't seem to find a similar made in USA product. My primary application would be cutting hose and rope.

I have acquired both over the years...I mostly use the one that uses the standard utility blades

 

[Vvmvbb]

Another interesting thing about the handicut blades is that they are scribed like rulers in 1/8" increments.
And for how often you might really end up using it, the 4 blades it comes with might even be a lifetime supply.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

Thought I would follow up......

I received my Handi-Cut's today in the mail. I tried them out on a piece of vacuum tube, and they made very nice cuts. They didn't work out too well on blister packaging, but I didn't really expect them to.

For my intended purpose, cutting hose/tube/rope, I think these things are going to be great. I think I paid $15 or so after discounts, and I think they were a great deal at that price. For those wondering, the tool is made in *********** and the blades are made in USA.

 

[dankicksass]

All the wrench rails I've ever cut, I just scored them with a utility knife and snapped them off. I can't imagine the Craftsman cutters would do a better job. I do have the Craftsman cutter that accepts a standard trapezoidal utility knife blade, but they've never been in my hand when I wanted to cut a wrench rail.

 

[Farmall450]

I've used my Handi-cuts pretty regularly on plastics, tape, even cable ties . . . until my wife used them to try to cut piano wire. Now they don't work so well anymore.

Must be a woman thing, I've seen them wrecked because they try to cut thick wire, etc...

 

[zakmartin]

I bought my Craftsman Professional Handi-Cut tool when they came out and were made in the USA. I've gotten so much mileage out of that thing, I don't know what I'd do without it.

 

[Jim C.]

I have an older pair of USA made Craftsman Professional Handi-Cuts. I've had them for several years and they're great for cutting thin materials cleanly. It's a good hand tool for what it was designed to do.

Jim C.