The 8 Best Utility Knives for EDC (2024 Guide)

So, you’re searching for a utility knife. Chances are you’re looking for something specific, something you won’t find at the local hardware store. So we’ve taken it upon ourselves to round up a comprehensive overview of the best EDC friendly utility knives and box cutters that score high actual utility, and look damn good doing so.
Purchase Links:
Stanley Classic 99 Utility Knife ($8) - amzn.to/40vNuvS
Stanley FATMAX Xtreme Twin Blade Utility Knife ($20) - amzn.to/3sq46ZA
Gerber Prybrid ($22) - amzn.to/3sno8nA
ToughBuilt Scraper Utility Knife ($23) - amzn.to/40xfGi3
The James Brand The Palmer ($59) - fave.co/49u2GxJ
Bob the Boxcutter ($85) - bit.ly/bobbc01
Aerocrafted Sideslip Utility Knife Titanium ($98) - amzn.to/3FNo6Z1
Big Idea Design Ti Utility Knife ($175) - bit.ly/BIDbc
Video Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:59 Stanley Classic 99 Utility Knife
02:42 Stanley FATMAX Xtreme Twin Blade Utility Knife
03:46 Gerber Prybrid
04:57 ToughBuilt Scraper Utility Knife
06:00 The James Brand The Palmer
07:32 FocusWorks Bob the Boxcutter
08:56 Aerocrafted Sideslip Utility Knife Titanium
10:07 Big Idea Design Ti Utility Knife
11:41 Conclusion
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[@tinahewitt255]

Hi. The big idea design utility knife has quick blade change. You don’t need to remove the plate. The tab that’s at the top where the blade is, you push it to the right slightly and the blade comes out to replace. It’s the same mechanism as with their original TPT slide. Hope that helps.

[@dontcarejustwatchvid]

yikes, thats a big look over by the reviewer!

[@benmorrison8533]

Turns out same for Bob the Boxcutter: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXLZon2EgMulnZI

[@BeeSawd]

@@benmorrison8533 So they just did like, no research?

[@garrettmiller1822]

I guess the Milwaukee fastback doesn’t exist anymore

[@ItsMyReef]

Well I’m looking here because I’d like to get something other than the fastback so I actually appreciate that it’s not on the list lol

[@americanelectrician]

Man you are crushing this. Love the channel!

[@GearRelated]

Great video! I’ve got a video scripted waiting to film my top 5 utility knives and a couple of these are on my list!

[@bluematter435]

dude your intro looked so nice it reminded me i wanted to learn UI design

[@hiddengato]

Bro…. The Ti Big idea has a blade quick release lol damn…. that irritated me so much seeing you take it apart to change the blade

[@indybenson919]

I have a Stanley outdoorsman utility knife it has a Razor and a folding 3 inch blade. It is my favorite knife of all time.

[@MrSwaggernaut83]

Otacle u1 from Oknife takes the cake for me! Incredibly built and great price

[@leecherlarry]

i sold my bigidesign TUK, now i own and keep two units of the Tirant Razor V3. so much better and more likable 😊

[@The_Cholo]

I have the TPT slide and I'd love to get rid of mine, I'd gladly trade it for a TPT, the slide deploy makes blade swapping GARBAGE, of course it didn't help that immediately after the slide getting to me the magnet inside the show scale fell out and wouldn't let the razor retract all the way in until I disassembled the piece and figured out the issue. Still hate it, blade swaps still AWFUL, I'd so gladly take a TPT and dump this turd lol

[@donaldstrader7241]

The TiRant RAZOR V3 Utility Knife looks good. At the price though I really don't need another variant. Although I have one from CountyComm that I like, the one that gets the most pocket time with me is the Olight Otacle U1 Carbon Fiber Small Folding Tool for $25 and 2.2oz with bar or rail lock.

[@AOHT_]

Maker Knife from Giaco 👌

[@buckshot4684]

It's almost criminal that the exceed designs razor tyrant isn't on this list. Great price on it too.

[@n0gginb0nker87]

Kobalt from Lowe’s has a gravity opening and closing box cutter. I’ve been using it for 10 years.

[@KingOfGambling911]

I'm surprised there is no Exceed Designs TiRant Razor on your list! I've been carrying mine for a few months and it's completely replaced my other knives for the work I do with it.

[@ethangrieves1989]

Same! By far the most used knife I've owned by a mile.

[@Railhook]

I have worn out a few Stanley 99 slide openers. I'd consider that its only flaw. Same thing happens with the hardware store house brands. I switched to the Milwaukee Fastback after a while.

[@michealklee8844]

I recommends the Stanley 1099 made in USA

[@freddylavagni1564]

You missed one of the best utility knives ever the Milwaukee, a must on any toolbox or EDC

[@roostercrafts]

Yes, I was hoping someone would mention the Milwaukee fastback. There's a few variations but they are all great

[@fluxcap4630]

Is there anything stopping the sideslip from deploying your pocket, if you accidentally push the slider while trying to draw it?

[@urjnlegend]

Giltek ruk should be on here

[@greekveteran2715]

OLfa is the inventor of these, they make THE best and the best blades (Speed blades full black color both on the edge and on the blade)

[@Reshy00]

No Milwaukee 6 in 1? For the price you cant beat the functionality

[@jayhome2715]

I have a Stanley here in front of me. It's all rusted out on the inside meanwhile the utility knife itself was just sitting in a toolbox for 20 years, lost. Untouched. It's completely original and yet it's completely rusted out, doesn't work, blades are rusted and the slider is rusted, can't even get it to slide when it's taken apart.

[@B-RaDD]

I've never used it but I don't think i like the James release mechanism. Seems like something could go wrong pretty easily

[@tylernewcomb6465]

Surprised not to see the outdoor edge slidewinder on here. It’s about $12, small, light, easy to change, and has a pry bar/flathead and Phillips driver. It’s one of my favorite tools.

[@kylebuckley7653]

I had that, but it broke on me after extended use

[@kt38138]

The two Stanleys and the Toughbuilt are full-size utility knives, not EDC unless you have to wear a tool belt six days a week.

[@B-RaDD]

Algo

[@Kevin-zi9ku]

The James Brand The Palmer $59 , basically $60. Looks very nice and premium. But for that high price, at least make it 5-10 multi functional with other tools & uses built in. Absurdly overpriced!! Wish it did more.

[@deadvikingtrolls]

It's honestly expensive and unnecessary but I'm picking up an aerocrafted sideslip. The simple and minimal design does it for me. It's almost overdesigned how simply designed it is.

[@moloono1]

I read a lot of reviews on Amazon that the slide mechanism dulls the blade every time you open/close. Can you confirm or deny that this is a real issue?

[@deadvikingtrolls]

@@moloono1 I didn't buy one in the end. I came to distrust its construction.

[@machpandac]

oknife utacle u1?

[@MeMyself-jz9ms]

Weird canned voice is well creepy 😮

[@MrAleuxandre]

weights in grams please…

[@BrittanyyBitchh]

Edc as in electric daisy carnival? 😂