$5 Utility Box Cutter VS "Expensive" Folding Knives - Which is the "Better" Choice? - DISCUSSION

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[@joshsgearreviews]

I agree MC! As a carpenter, I always have my pocket knife, but my utility is for absolute beating. I don’t baby my knives but I’m not gonna scrape concrete with a ZT....

[@dieseldabz7104]

My thoughts exactly man.

[@cameronbottoms1118]

I feel attacked, i ended up cutting a security tag (which contains metal wiring) and rolled my S30 on a bugout. Lifesharp saved me in the end.

[@tomfury6276]

I’ve got 257 knives! We don’t buy knives for utility, we buy them because something inside us is empty!

[@ladev91]

😂

[@bert2530]

Oh man, i am now in a period that i have no knife coming to me. None. Not one single knife is on its way to me. For weeks. Not in backorder, just nothing. And i do feel so weird right now 😳

[@buckshot1955]

Our wallets usually.

[@mi2092]

Stop reading my mind please 😂

[@try3791]

@@bert2530 my wallet is strangely full too atm... same here no knives on the way.

[@pauldayton5285]

9 out of 10 convicts agree , a razor will get the job done but a knife is what's preferred. 😂

[@antisick.9353]

Said by every collage kid ever. 😂

[@pauldayton5285]

@@antisick.9353 college kid ?

[@user-nv8pq7zr8q]

How many times were you in prison?

[@MatthewCGiroux]

Great video. One thing I like to take into account is losing your knife. I misplace things often so for me to lose a $100 knife and have to replace it would suck. Thanks for the info

[@XperiencePureness]

I work in a power plant and while i was a technician i used a snap-off retractable knife from the Olfa and after more than 15 years the knife still works fine but it has a lot of scratches. I'm currently using Olfa PA-2 as an EDC knife and Olfa L5-AL in my toolbox.

[@saxcobra895]

I have and carry one of the folding Husky knives as my throwaway. I work at Home Depot and I can get them all day long if I needed to. My wife likes to use it for her craftworks and that's about the hardest we've put one through. It's a basic tool, nothing else. It's got a purpose though.

[@dgarage9]

I love knifes and I tried carrying a knife for an EDC. Chipped the blade in 2 seconds (20CV). $5 Husky utility knife was better at every single thing I use a knife for. I honestly don't know what people use their EDC knifes for. I wish I could find more useful things to use a pocket knife for. It would help me justify buying more knives.

[@mw29]

All edges cut and all points puncture. We just need the rest because it fulfills a desire to have more

[@Vpentrov]

What do you use your knives for?

[@samuele5931]

I use them to cut cheese and bread when I go hiking. Rarely for DIY projects.

[@Damen0530]

The video no one really wants to see...as its kinda true.

[@iandevera5906]

Had someone at work as why I have a 200 dollar knife when their box cutter works fine. I had no response and went home upset

[@Damen0530]

Ian De Vera true, but the $200 knife is way cooler 👍

[@lovescamaros1]

@@iandevera5906 box cutters work great for breaking down boxes and hammering away on some stuff but you can't beat the quality, materials, and feel of a real knife!!

[@daesfu]

And if you say otherwise I’m not going to believe you and I will automatically dismiss you. Lmao

[@BaoNguyen-bh2rk]

One of the guys in supply chain at my work has a razor blade holder that's solid metal. He had it so long that the handle developed a patina. I thought that was pretty cool.

[@yamasail]

One of the things I love about my trade as an electrician is being able to use my nice knives all the time every day but without destroying them like say, a carpenter or roofer would.

[@irishn8]

Same. We have that option. I still prefer to carry the utility knife at work though

[@jameskerlin6081]

About 20 yrs ago, I bought one of these called "Super Knife", American made, for about 30 bucks. No quick change latch for the blade, just a tiny hex screw, liner lock. I got about 6 yrs of life out of it before the pivot gave out. Loved it, but not as much as a PM2 or something similar. We spend what we spend because it does bring us joy, not based on economic sensibilities. If I want to break down boxes with an "overpriced" knife, then I will because it pleases me to do so.

[@happyknife8785]

Becaue you only live once, who wants to go through life buying crap they don't like, if you have $500 and you want a knife, buy it. I would use my knife 15-20 times a day and I want to pull out something I love and not a boring box cutter that will break when I do anything more than cutting tape or a box.

[@tyrant1037]

Yea mc I'm in construction my self and I have had them fall apart while using them within a week the ppl who say they have had there box cutter for years are the guys who just leave them in there tool box haha

[@dieseldabz7104]

Idk about that one buddy. I use mine daily and have for yrs, still using same exact one bought from Home Depot over 5yrs ago now. Yes some have been utter pieces of shit and broken within a day or maybe lasted the week. The one I use now is an older locking design and MUCH better than the newest shit out. And I'm a diesel mechanic, auto mechanic, welder and fabricator, and lastly body guy and small gas engine repairer among other stuff. So I'm the guy who constantly needs a blade on me and it isn't just pocket jewelry!

[@pauldayton5285]

@@dieseldabz7104 Ha ha ha , I have a craftsman utility razor I bought 7 to 8 yrs ago & I roof. Still hasn't fell apart yet but in my pocket you'll see a Spyderco Manix 2XL.

[@thorin693]

The cheap folders won't last as long, but I have a Stanley quick slide that I use when doing cutting that can damage my good knife, it's a good combo for me.

[@joe_a_photo]

I often carry a knife and a giltek RUK. Best of both worlds. I like to use a razor blade for cardboard and my knife for other tasks.

[@knight9925]

Broke an "Omega spring" on a Benchmade 710, bought some spring wire the same thickness from a local craft store, shaped it like the original and it works perfectly. 10 minute job, besides some shopping for wire. Bought plenty of extra wire, but since haven't had another break.

[@tyrant1037]

I had a guy say to me (why do I carry big knives my box blade works just as fine) next day a truss strap got tangled on the truck and had to be cut I handed him my socom elite and smiled hahaha after watching him struggle with the box cutter hahaha of course

[@kidqueero420]

I feel so dumb. I have been using my spyderco delica for opening boxes at work. It has been getting filthy and dull so fast. Thanks for this video. I'm schooled. Getting a box cutter now.

[@maxbravo9685]

Keep the good work up. Just waiting for my work check to come in and thinking of becoming one of your patreons

[@nebulamask81]

I've actually been wondering why there aren't higher end box cutters. I've had several Husky, Fastbacks, etc. but they still die within a week under hard use. There are EDC ones like the RUK etc. and I've seen one higher end utility blade knife, but it's surprising to me that cold steel etc. haven't come out with their own versions.

[@ROBMACDUI]

Out if curiosity, how are these utility knives failing after a week? I’ve had my fastback for 2 years and outside of some scuffs and the Milwaukee label rubbing off it works the same as it did when I bought it. What exactly broke on your fastback?

[@kayc7442]

@@ROBMACDUI I assume he is talking about the blade which still doesn't make sense. It is called disposable razor blades for a reason. It dies and gets replaced.

[@ROBMACDUI]

@@kayc7442 Nah, I’m pretty sure he’s trying to convince us that he manages to destroy a Milwaukee fastback in a week. I can assure you. That’s BS given the age and amount of use mine gets. Even the huskies are riveted metal and unless he’s throwing them off of a 10 story building onto pavement or using them as a pry tool then I doubt it. Hell, I’ve got 20yr old craftsman cheapies that still work.

[@TheHeadincharge]

What the hell are you doing with your knives that a utility knife mechanism is breaking within a week. Please tell me you’re not talking about the blades…

[@TheHeadincharge]

@@ROBMACDUI Shoot, he could just get one of the 2 dollar all metal ones from harbor freight and I’m not even sure how you’d break it.

[@stingray7074]

The background of the story is the country side in the north-east of the Netherlands, somewhere in the 20's or 30's, when land workers were traveling from farm to farm to find work and earn some money. Here it is (I had to translate it from a dialact which is spoken in the north-east of the Netherlands and English is not my first language, so there will probably be spelling and grammar errors): On the other side of the bridge over the ditch stood a dog, a Dobermann, snarling and barking. Through my 8 year old eyes it looked like a monster. "Come, walk on!", my father said and he stepped upon the bridge. I followed him, with my eyes closed. The dog snarled and growled even harder and slowly walked upon the bridge, towards us. He was ready to jump. I quickly closed my eyes again. Suddenly I heard a splash. I opened my eyes and was afraid that my father fell into the water. But he stood there on the bridge and I saw him closing his knife, his razor sharp Herder, and put it back into his pocket. Beneath, in the ditch I saw the dead dog drifting. The water around it got red. Then I saw and heard the farmer, he was shouting and ran towards us. When he stood in front of my father he shouted: "What did you do with my dog?!" There was a moment of silence and then my father replied: "I'm here to get my salary for the past week." My father had worked the whole week at this farm to harvest potatoes. He continued: "And who thinks I will not get my earned salary, will also disappear in the ditch." My father had his eyes fixed on the farmer and the farmer turned pale. Then he turned and walked back to his farm. We followed him and in the kitchen my father got his salary. "There will be no work for you here anymore", the farmer said. I saw on the look of my fathers face that he didn't even want to work at this farm anymore. When my father died forty years later, my brothers and sisters had to divide the things he left. I wanted only one thing: his last Friedrich Herder knife, which now lays on the bottom of a copper box

[@blu2803]

Great discussion. Utility knife is all we mostly need, but the feel and joy you get from a good folder with good steel is priceless. Btw, have you handled the Milwaukee utility? Flips like a dream, very fun

[@sinrock85]

Yea the Fastback is epic fun and all metal body is nice!! Love it 😊

[@hcastel]

Us knife enthusiasts don’t see knives as only a tool. We see them as hobby a conversation piece with our friends who share the same feeling. It’s just like any other hobby you won’t understand it if it’s not something you are into.

[@Keith_the_knife_freak]

Hmmmmm. Maybe even a dedicated box opening knife ???

[@jackjaquis7901]

😂

[@ROBMACDUI]

After having both a quality knife and a Milwaukee utility knife the convenience of quickly swapping a blade with a razor sharp new one lead me to never carry my old pocket knife. As far as being clunky and cheap I have a $15 Milwaukee that has lasted me 2yrs of heavy use with no signs of falling apart and is very fast to open and even faster than a folding knife to close. Now as someone who worked in a machine shop for many years, I can appreciate the craftsmanship of a well built knife however for the majority of uses at Least for myself the benefits of an always sharp utility knife and not being afraid to damage the edge cutting literally anything, far out ways the quality feeling of a nice knife.

[@eggersm.r.5752]

Great video, good points, and like you said different blade shapes for different tasks. I prefer a wharncliffe as it's ideal for defense and also good for utility work, but it isn't great for everything, which is why it's good to have a drop point and/or other blade shapes. I try to always carry a folder and fixed on me when able, one is always wharncliffe and the other is always a different blade shape. Also the more we get into knives, the most we become steel snobs, I'm guilty of this haha. I know for 99.9% of what i use my knives for VG-10 or AUS8 is going to be good enough, but man do I love M390 and S35VN for my EDC knives.

[@aggyMI]

I'm that person, we've had the same "Stanley" knife in our the tool box since the late 70s

[@CoordinatedCarry]

Let’s be honest. You could carry a utility knife and be ok for a lot of things. The truth is, yes “actual” knives are more useful & versatile. The real reason, we just like knives. So the case of $20 every few years plus blade vs $100 once really isn’t fair. More like $50-$200 every few months because you found a new knife that you “can’t live without” or it fits some philosophy of use that your other knives don’t quite cover. Also lots of high quality knifes are made over seas. Cold Steel, plenty of Spyderco, Ontario Rat 1 & 2, Boker etc etc. Anyways, thanks for the video. Have a great day.

[@metal_complex]

Replied to the wrong comment! My bad 👍

[@tyronmcdonnell]

I'm a bricklayer and I can tell you those Utility knives are priceless in my trade simple reason being I cut up against brick and block, gas membrane and dpc, cutting the wrap off packs of brick I did try to use a pocket knife but that kind of work really messed the blade up bad I was on the sharpening stone everynight now I carry my pocket knife for leasure and fun and my utility knife gets left in the work pants.

[@donnyh3497]

Good video! I use a craftsman razor knife at work and carry an expensive folding knife outside of work. I want a nice folder for self defense and non-work usage. I want the razor knife at work for wrecking the blade without constant resharpening. When you are successful and have been around the block, you like owning and carrying nice things!

[@Vpentrov]

Look into the Spyderco Yojimbo, it was made for self defense and utility.

[@rona6279]

Good discussion. Gotta throw my two cents worth in, I’m the guy who carries both. Actually retired not in any business. So I carry an Outdoor Edge Slidewinder for couple of reasons. Use it as my money clip, loaner for someone I don’t know wants to borrow my knife and quickly cutting up a box.

[@davecros4887]

I obsess over knives myself. I good knife can be like an adult fidget spinner. They are fascinating to me. That said, for 100% of my knife use I use a Gerber EAB. I keep the expensive knife in my pocket too but that one is for emergencies. The emergency knife always has a pristine blade because it never gets used. Bringing joy is an important function of a knife. My Gerber EAB sits in my jeans change/watch pocket and my emergency knife sits in my right main pocket under that. Carry both and your knife will always be pristine but you will also, always have a sharp utility knife for nearly everything.

[@MacaroniDemon]

My pocket knife is far more capable for my needs than a utility knife. I use my knife at work, around the house, in the field and in the stream, in the kitchen, in the car, etc. But I’m never without my utility knife. I won’t bat an eye at striking concrete with it when I’m cutting nylon straps off a pallet.

[@MatthewCGiroux]

They also make premium edc specific box cutters that have some cool features you wouldn’t see on normal box cutters. But they also aren’t the $5 box cutters you have been talking about.

[@irishn8]

Im one of those guys who has a job that requires a utility knife and I’ve found one that is quality made and lasts a long time. They are very handy and can do 90% of what I need a knife for. The other 10% its nice to have the folding knife.

[@N.Cognito]

I've got a box cutter that is probably 15 years old, I carry it every day in factory work. It's treated me well but it's defiantly not a "real" knife. I'm looking to replace it with something more substantial, but I do love my razor knife.

[@AceMBP]

How about a better razor blade holder design? Titanium and polished unicorn?

[@isaacott3230]

The first company to make and titanium integral, ceramic bearing, axis lock knife with green micarta scales and brass accents that uses utility blades will be king of the roofers!

[@JesseAdams]

I always keep a Giltek RUK in my pocket because it's light, not scary, and I don't care about the blades in situations where I know I'd ruin my edge of my main knife.

[@Jameskenomis3]

I have had my Milwaukee utility knife for at least 10 years, and I use the hell out of it as a journeyman electrician. It has never wore out. The blades are the only thing that wears out. But…I do carry a hawk bill knife for stripping large wires/ cables. The hawk bill stays in my tool pouch. The utility knife ( Fastback) stays in my pocket. I also carry a regular pocket knife daily too. The utility knife is not good for all tasks.

[@jrsanechez123]

Depends on the job , I install hardwood floors and there’s a lot of carpet removing where it would be easier to use the utility knife or where you have to separate the baseboard from the wall a more precise utility knife is better . It really depends on the job that’s why there’s different tools for different situation

[@irishpotato8816]

I use my edc knives (crooked river or bugout) for construction work and sharpen it about every two weeks. Guess im the only one.

[@TheBootyWrangler]

I’m 23 and have been using the same Irwin fk100 since I was 13. CLP mil-spec works wonders

[@TheBootyWrangler]

I’ve been working for family since I was 11 in the field since 13. I’ve had many utility knives but always go back to the Irwin. I gave it a years rest in exchange for that husky you have and it rusted out. Had to wd-40 it and then banged it on the curb in the parking lot for 5 mins straight and got the blade out with some pliers. Dissembled it cleaned it out put it back together and it’s like new. This is the knife I would recommend to 90% of people. The way I see it is that utility knives are good for 99% of people’s daily cutting needs. You know actual utility. The 1% when you need a larger knife is largely composed of hobbyist activities. So people that actually need to use their knives are better off with utility but those into hobbies such as camping or hunting need a larger knife. The utility is the better EDC for most people. The knife is better for hobbyists and collectors that are suckers for the feel of a larger knife.

[@Camelotsmoon]

11:01 😂I bought a buck 840 for $50, and I like it so much I'm planning on hopefully getting something a bit more premium that has copper scales and s35vn later down the line.

[@jakeodonnell8321]

My brother works construction and it breaks my heart to hold his benchmade 940 which he uses on everything every day. No tip, lots of chips, gritty action :(

[@RespectfullyConcernedCitizen]

This video makes me feel like this man has really dealt with some hard feelings on this topic! I halfway expected it to go B&W while he grunted to open the utility blade 😂

[@jasonrolling9347]

You need the right tool design for curtain task. Im a carpenter and ill always use a Olfa Blade. But i also care a surge n a Xm18

[@tecnotrog1]

A swiss army *climber* model and a razor knife do everything I will ever need, and yes i do have more expensive knives but find I don't ever need or use them. But that is just me

[@Jesus.X]

I actually have a stanley all metal box cutter from 2012 I bought at Walmart. but I still also carry a spyderco persistence or RAT II or crkt squid or a sanremu 7010 to work. I also carry a tiny mossy oak utility box cutter. I agree that spidy flicking my spyderco is more fun than using a box cutter.

[@russcagle6965]

If box cutters were precision tools along with being works of art, we might collect them. Until then, give me my Benchmade Griptilian, or in this case the Ritter/Hogue. ;)

[@lukepaulson3428]

Love to “EDC” my BigIdeaDesign TPT Slide and picking out a folder for the day also. Carry both!

[@dieseldabz7104]

Love them Slides but haven't dropped the $90 on one yet...Too much money imo for something that does the exact same thing my utility knife already does. For me it's not about looking cool or having to have what everyone else does. They are nice however I'll give 'em that much.

[@joe_a_photo]

I have the giltek RUK. Carrying a small utility blade is great

[@lukepaulson3428]

Yeah I agree they are pricey. The Ruk is a nice option too, cheaper and USA Made.

[@The_AntiVillain]

I like the outdoor edge BOA and the work pro 3 for $15. I totally agree that there is a place for utility knives and "actual knives". I tend to carry a utility knife, and an actual knife working at a grocery store

[@MrDrummerboi182]

I do the same thing I have a $13 box cutter and about $15 for a knife. People ask to use them and I can hand it to someone and walk away and won't feel too bad if i lose it. I find myself using them for different situations. Most of the time i use a box cutter is for cutting actual boxes. I'm a manager at a restaurant

[@09198384558]

I'm very happy with my Gerber MP600 and Victorinox OHT

[@bigbullet9224]

Love knives I really do. What do I use more then anything my Milwaukee fast backs with Irwin blades they bend with out breaking we do that to cut out sealants. I use my razor knife more then anything but like you said I’m not going to tear up my nice knives if I’m home I have my knife on self defense what ever I need to cut and so on. I def have a purpose for both. If I wasn’t in construction 🦺 all I’d use is my regular knife . Actually I have a tradesman fixed blade I keep on me at work sometimes to

[@lucascosta-mr4mr]

I bought a traditional slip joint sheep foot pocket knife to use at work precisely because I wanted an infinite box cutter. Hate when the razor gets dull. With the folder I just need to reshape two times a week

[@edwinmondragon3762]

I had to start carrying a utility knife when 8 became a shop teacher after the first time I got my case cv back from a student who doesn't appreciate knives like I do.

[@AdamSmith-ys2vk]

I carry a Gerber EAB lite as a backup beater to my EDC knife. It's functional and keeps me from destroying my more expensive knives.

[@mandraconis]

Same here, probably the best thing Gerber makes

[@randyf.9188]

I carry a Craftsman utility knife for bags of concrete and asphalt. I use my other for everything else.

[@inspireonex]

I've got several grand in pocket knives but my Milwakee Fastback button-lock razor knife brings me joy at work.

[@jmuhr8952]

Same here. I always have a carry knife but at work I use the fastback as well and it’s been solid for a few years now. Rather replace a blade every other day then sharpen one of my knives. Not worth it just to open and cut down boxes.

[@buckshot1955]

And it has a good clip that works on my Manix lightweight.

[@inspireonex]

@@buckshot1955 honesty, the only thing I don't like about mine is the wire clip. Maybe I'll throw a Lynch clip on it

[@handyharvey]

Good point...choose the right tool for a specific job. Never use a tool not designed for the job you are doing. And most of all, knife is life :)

[@weasel1weasel1]

You can compare knives too cars why wold you ever spend.. A cheper one does the same

[@fakeme3968]

Utility knife is my EDC because it's more of a convenient to swamp out to a new razor blade.

[@dieseldabz7104]

As a long time knife enthusiast and collector and someone who uses my knives several times daily I've come to realize that a designated utility knife is the best thing for cutting up cardboard. And I cut ALOT of cardboard at a body shop. Cheap knives just lose there edge entirely to fast and more expensive knives are just too nice to ruin the blade with scratches from missed staples or repetitive cutting of thick shit. Coated blades get destroyed and is a major reason I've never been a fan. Just much simpler to toss the old dull blade and replace with new. And at $10 for my Gerber it's a no brainer imo.

[@joe_a_photo]

Cardboard destroys edges. I like to just use a utility blade as well for cardboard. Then I use my knife for other tasks.

[@joshmock9717]

I love my box cutter. I use it every day

[@solidus1995]

I tried to edc a box cutter and it lasted about 6 months until it simply got jammed and wouldn't slide out. I just literally tossed it and went back to a knife. Been happily using the yojimbo 2 for a year now. Great all around beater from utility to self defense. Also a viable wave mod is produced for them by 5x5 combat solutions I think.

[@cameronbottoms1118]

Hell i carry a bugout and i’m a cashier. Looking at buying a Para 3 while i get my bugout touched up (I own the ranger green with the chromium nitrate coated blade.) Ive taken the coating off in a few spots and i want it to look pretty once again.

[@itiswhatitis1623]

Also as someone works as a carpenter who loses shit all the time losing a 10 dollar knife doesnt feel as bad as losing a pocket knife even a cheap one

[@earlbush7350]

I actually knew a person in high school that carried a box cutter 95% of the time

[@christopherorona6720]

I edc both I have a rexford rut and a trm atom the rut is very high end utility knife I use my rexford more than my knife it cuts cardboard, wrap,open packages, I save my larger knife for jobs I can’t use the shorter blade.

[@nocturneraider]

I work in a warehouse cutting boxes and plastic and I prefer my Gerber utility knife over my fox,condor, crkt,sog,we or any of my other good knives because I edc my good knives

[@jlsouth7337]

had to show off the maxamet. don't blame ya

[@AlexsKnivesSuch]

What about 10 to 12 function multi tool?

[@bwxbwx6453]

Tbh I've been abusing Victorniox models for a while and they have done everything that I have needed i dont think you can beat them really certain models anyway

[@WyzrdCat]

I buy knives just cause they're fun asf, I barely even use them except to open packages of new knives XD I use them every opportunity of course, not trying to keep everything shiny, but there's only so many opportunities as a work-from-home digital marketer haha.

[@metal_complex]

You and I have exactly the same life 😆

[@murdergorilla4087]

I work aerospace. I am usually cutting tape, boxes, plastic containers random stuff probably 50 times a day I use my knife. I use a beater tenacious that I sharpen damn near every other day lol. But the k I've is satisfying a box cutter is not.

[@ryanjohnson9325]

My .02 guy is 100% correct on box/utility cutters I run a mid sized automotive shop and edc a Lenox folding box cutter (best one I've found wish they made a higher quality one I'd gladly pay $100 or more) with the carbide or sk2 blades opening boxes, cutting hoses & plastics It is by far my most used tools and after 6mths it's about destroyed go buy another one think they're $12. Would love to buy something that is USA made and not just slapped together.

[@francoca637]

I work on a super market and the blade last a week per side , some times y prefer to use mi kizer

[@paulbosley6448]

Because of this video I just bought a utility knife that uses replaceable blades. I thought you said they were like five dollars....just got the invoice fron elk creek turns out the shortcut is a little more than five dollars lol

[@jrigo50]

Review the outdoor edge

[@davidliftsheavycircles]

I've worked hard to get to the point where I have money I don't need. So I buy fun shit. That's why 😂. Just the truthful straight to the point answer for me. Same reason I made my garage a gym and have a few ak-47s. Cause why the fuck not

[@itiswhatitis1623]

Also with a foldable utility knife they usually last anywhere from 2 months to 20 years theyre insnt much of a inbetween

[@josecortez5213]

I carry a Kizer Quatch and a Milwaukee Fastback.

[@devatwell334]

only thing I ever need a big fixed or folding knife for is hunting or the woods activities sorry iv had big bears come up on me and utility knife wouldn't do a thing in last resort situations.but for work and industrial jobs utility knife is the way to go. don't need big knife for cutting boxes and cutting rope and straps

[@johnd48]

I redid my roof during covid. I tried using various knives. I ended up using my cheap grocery store box cutter (from my college job. So an old knife) to trim shingles. I used a CRKT Razel to pry and peel paint. Sharpening my knives everyday wasn't worth it. The stones in the shingle just shredded my edges

[@dieseldabz7104]

For sure man. That's why those of us who actually hard use our knives just know better. Guess if your loaded it doesn't matter if your $300 knife gets destroyed from your shingles, but most of us can't justify that..

[@partypickle1015]

Lol ceramic granules absolutely shred an edge. It's like running your blade on 40 grit paper.

[@geodude6244]

Your dumb im a roofer and there is a blade called the hook blade for cutting shingles

[@tiestofalljays]

And then there’s me using a 7 year old Swiss army knife in the hospital to cut open sealed Vial/IV bag packages, etc. for Pharmacy clean room operations. Basically a lot of thick plastic haha. Definitely a different use case for a knife vs. Construction or similar haha.

[@peterkwan4772]

You should have used a Milwaukee fastback instead of the Husky. The Fastbacks get rave reviews.

[@Back.yard.stunts]

I'm gonna be edc the gerber flatiron one of the coolest knives I've held in a while.

[@cameronbottoms1118]

I carried one on date night and surprisingly it wasn’t terrible.

[@Back.yard.stunts]

@@cameronbottoms1118 ya it looks super balki in hand but once you put it in youre pocket it almost disappears, im wearing athletic shorts too.

[@YA-ee9zf]

For box cutting one razor could last you forever u can even use your nails for that I use a knife for carving and cutting bigger stuff but you even don’t need to sharpen a knife that often I had a knife for over 10 years never sharpened it but for my use I don’t need to.

[@leotam3372]

I wish someone made a stanley style utility knife with more blade exposure.

[@woodworkerroyer8497]

I 100% agree with you about box cutters vs knives. I need to point out that you kind of stacked the deck in your favor picking the literal worst utility knife you could LOL. The Milwaukee fastback is SO much better. It's far better out of the box than either of the Benchmade knives I have tried that I think Benchmade has a lot of hype and about 0 QC. Again, I agree with your comments about utility vs real knives, and I carry at least one knife at all times, but that is by far the worst utility knife ever made.

[@thatGuy13241]

What are the names of the 3 knives in the video? specifically the green one

[@metal_complex]

Civivi praxis, kershaw blur, ritter rsk mk1 g2

[@garrisonboyd1701]

I’ve had my utility box cutter for 25 years, totally fine, you guys are all dumb I’m smart.

[@haroldg1688]

knives are cooler. i hate getting the adhesive from opening packages on my knife so i just carry a utility knife since some utility knives have button locks and you can finesse flip em open. a 200usd knife for cardboard is overkill. stapler on benchmade? hell no. utilty knife? just flip em other side or throw em away. those stanley single piece utilty knives, fall from 2 stories, run em over with a car, no problem. but what about cutting food or paring an apple? after 5yrs carrying a sak never happened. the thought of cleaning then re oiling my sak takes away my appetite. the sak scissors tho, that is where its at. i have a knife just in case. but my utility knives get used and abused.

[@spasticpanda8933]

The problem is convenience for most people. Nobody wants to sharpen a knife because that's more money and takes alot more work than buying new knives entirely or razor blades. And if they do they will get a pull through sharpener and then it's all downhill after that

[@reddog1410]

The first company/maker to produce the utility blade equivalent of the TI Mordax wins at utility knives. I would love a titanium flipper button lock utility knife, but it would still come second to any premium folding knife in my eyes.

[@deadringer-cultofdeathratt8813]

10:25 My Ganzos will not tolerate this slanders

[@bert2530]

Lets say it was mildly entertaining 👍🏻

[@metal_complex]

Thats what I shoot for. Mediocrity 👍

[@cbulldog22]

refreshing and logical video

[@nolife097]

Alright let me ask you if you carry a box cutter rather than knife and you need to cut food like say meats and fruits how would you do it? No you cannot ask for a knife because you are on a camping trip and the only thing you brought was freaking box cutter Now all that aside I carry both a box cutter and a knife.

[@Wheelednuggets]

I got a $90 utility knife so I play both sides that way I always end up on top 😂

[@demureorange1639]

Different job different knife,that's it😁