Usa razor scrapers, which are you taking?
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the one on the left looks like Richard, made in Canada and I've had reasonable luck with them, however there's many out there with extended handles & better blade clamping nowadays that outperform any of those you're picturing.
I have some Titans that are pretty rock solid https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00JF5ULU0/?tag=atomicindus04-20
I have some Titans that are pretty rock solid https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00JF5ULU0/?tag=atomicindus04-20
Depends on what your scraping but this one comes in handy
RTM
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I've had horrid luck with the left most variety (even a Hyde). I keep them around for wimpy jobs only.
Have a Hyde of the middle two looking type that is tolerable
I prefer something with a more positive locking mechanism, either reversing the blade manually (cheap imported plastic ones), or rotating it around (vintage ones using double edged razors, by Red Devil, Acorn or Basford)
I'm using them for hobby level stuff, so I can take the extra 10 seconds to flip the blade
Have a Hyde of the middle two looking type that is tolerable
I prefer something with a more positive locking mechanism, either reversing the blade manually (cheap imported plastic ones), or rotating it around (vintage ones using double edged razors, by Red Devil, Acorn or Basford)
I'm using them for hobby level stuff, so I can take the extra 10 seconds to flip the blade
isb cornbinder
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I have 6-10 of the one on the left. I do not see, from the picture, how any of of those pictured might be better than the others, shown.
I have a set of SK scrapers. Each scraper has a different design of the working end. I would 100% buy buy SK set again.
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I have a set of SK scrapers. Each scraper has a different design of the working end. I would 100% buy buy SK set again.
SK HAND TOOL 4 Piece Gasket Scraper Set SK6090
4 Piece Gasket Scraper Set 4 Piece Gasket Scraper Set is ideal for a variety of purposes. Scrapers feature a comfortable, square handle design, reducing hand fatigue and slippage, even when your hands are greasy. 9.5" Carbon, 8" Offset, 7.18"x5/8" Gasket, 7" Stubby Gasket Scrapers. Packaged in a...
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WWheeler
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Yeah it may not be 'made in USA, like a lot of Lisle products are, but it's the razor scraper I grab.
I honestly cannot stand trying to use the retractable kind like in the OP for any purpose, no matter who made it or where. If space was a concern I'd rather use a non-retractable plastic widget probably made in the PRC.
plinker
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https://www.toolsource.com/scrapers-c-194_222/mini-scraper-each-bulk-p-153677.html Have a couple of these single blade mini's from Matco and the Titan posted above, they work pretty well, the Titan HD blades are decent too.
I've got a couple of the ones second from the left at home.
I've got a couple of the ones second from the left at home.
Wow, I like that. Do you need to have a license from the state to buy one?Yeah it may not be 'made in USA, like a lot of Lisle products are, but it's the razor scraper I grab.
I honestly cannot stand trying to use the retractable kind like in the OP for any purpose, no matter who made it or where.
How many blades fit in the handle?
alfadan
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Hmm, mine that I bought a couple years ago is made in USA. I do like this style by the way.Yeah it may not be 'made in USA, like a lot of Lisle products are, but it's the razor scraper I grab.
I honestly cannot stand trying to use the retractable kind like in the OP for any purpose, no matter who made it or where. If space was a concern I'd rather use a non-retractable plastic widget probably made in the PRC.
Bubba Fett
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The one in the package looks the most comfortable. These kinds of scrapers were never the greatest in the world.
WWheeler
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The only license I needed was the the $10 or so legal tender it went for.
I managed to fit a few more than the 5 that were included in there. 8 in all along with the plastic insert it comes with, and they come out with a tap. It feels like I might could jam one or two more in there but feels like they might not want to come out any easy way.
oldwino
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Times TWO.Yeah it may not be 'made in USA, like a lot of Lisle products are, but it's the razor scraper I grab.
WWheeler
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I bought mine close to a year ago now, and I remember at the time it did not say a COO on the package and the only writing on the tool is a 'Caution Sharp Blade', so I just assume it's not made in USA. All of my Lisle tools that are said somewhere on the package or tool.
I have a couple razor scrapers very similar to the Lisle, incl one I know I've had for more than 30 years now, but they all have a knurled thumb screw to change blades that isn't as quick and easy as the spring steel lever the Lisle uses. Makes flipping the blade around backwards for storage or carrying around much quicker. That, plus the comfortable handle shape are things I like more about it.
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RTM
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Those left ones have been **** since I was a kid in the 60s. Learned to look for anything better very early on.
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This one. 
dnschmidt
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I have both the Lisle and the Titan and they're my go to scrappers unless I need to get medieval then I go for my carbide Super Scrapers. Those retractable ones are pure ****.
RTM
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That’s what my area Devil Jak Nife (sp?) looks like
rlitman
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The quick release spring is nice, but is known to break. I prefer the type that has a locking screw.
My local Ace carries these for $5ish.
Oh, and unlike the retractable types, these will clamp on the plastic no-mar razors too. Those little orange blades are SO handy!
alinc100
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I use a Carlyle from Napa . I believe I have the longer handled one. We scrape the paint edges of steel markerboards as we install them in office settings. Much handier than the short flat scrapers: https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/SER772951
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ctuai
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I use this all the time. It's only marked with "Stainless" "Made in the USA". It's wider than a razor blade and slightly duller so you don't dig into counter tops, and you don't have to worry about cutting yourself. The one-piece handle is brazed and peened. The blade can be sharpened. It does what a scraper should do. Why do simple functional tools (like this) seem to evolve into junk of today? 
garfunkle24
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Retractable scrapers are garbage. That is all.
ctuai
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Sorry about the "junk" it was a katty thing to say.
I have a bunch of those. Red Devil or something like that. I buy every one that I find that is not rusty. Most of them are rusty in Michigan.
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I agree that non retractable scrapers are the best, but a scraper for on a job site should at least have a cover or be retractable.
I like this style the most.
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alfadan
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Ah, looking at my lisle again ot has no markings. I guess the included USA razor blades fooled me.
I have this and the Lisle 5200 shown above. I use the Titan occasionally but never use the Lisle anymore (since I got the Titan) as I just don't need that much reach