I would use this for only opening boxes at home but have several questions: 1. This appears to be a very small knife so can you really grip it that well so it's safe to use?2. A reviewer said when closed the blade still stuck out a bit would the Stanley 11-931 1991 Extra Heavy Duty Utility Blade, 5 Pack remedy that?3. Several have said it's very hard to close is the liner lock that difficult to push in? My wife would probably want to use this too but not if it was that hard to open and close. I would use this for only opening boxes at home but have several questions: 1. This appears to be a very small knife so can you really grip it that well so it's safe to use?2.... » Read More I would use this for only opening boxes at home but have several questions: 1. This appears to be a very small knife so can you really grip it that well so it's safe to use?2. A reviewer said when closed the blade still stuck out a bit would the Stanley 11-931 1991 Extra Heavy Duty Utility Blade, 5 Pack remedy that?3. Several have said it's very hard to close is the liner lock that difficult to push in? My wife would probably want to use this too but not if it was that hard to open and close. « Show Less
937159
It not hard to close. I work at the Chipotle restaurant and got it ok'd to use by the GM. It is stainless steel so it doesn't have the best grip but it is continually getting washed and it holds up well. The older model did not have a tang to protect your fingers from the blade...another reason I like this one. The blade doesn't stick out when closed. They do have flat tip blades which are actually used at our restaurant in our box cutters.
937160
This knife is perfect. Folds completely close with no exposure. I have large hands and it still works well. I highly recommend this quality product. Bought several and gave to father and brothers. They all love them.
937161
It's a great knife- easy to grip, the blade does NOT stick out, and it's easy to close, too.I recommend this product.
937162
1. The knife is very stable when open. There is no wiggling and it locks open safely.2. I don't know if that would remedy it but my blades only stuck out a mm if even that. Probably best to use the belt clip and keep it on your side and not inside your pocket.3. I have needed both hands to close it but it makes the knife very stable when open.Conclusion. I love the knife for it compact size and stability. It's one downfall is that because of its compact size the blade can poke out a bit.
1839011
It's not too bad at all. I just tried it. The lever works in such a way that you don't need to pull both sides at once. You can pull the lock with your thumb and then close the blade with your other hand or against your body. On knives with heavier blades, or on knives that have loosened up a bit the blade may fall as soon as you depress the lock.
842084
I use it at Starbucks to cut into our boxes all the time, it works great. The thicker boxes may cause the blade to dull more quickly though. This box cutter is pretty sizeable, I wouldn't consider it small! I would definitely recommend it.
1831375
It is a folding knife. You open it like a regular pocket knife. I do not think it is a finger or thumb spring assist.. I bought a couple of these just for the heck of it. I was not particularly happy with it. It is not a good knife to do work with. But nonetheless, it is a sample of things out there. I think you were hoping for a spring assist, but the information I collected said it was a folding knife.
433125
Hi. I use several small wire twist bits, smallest is probably around a .041". I just checked and the chuck closes down to tight, so I expect it will securely hold even the smallest sizes. Only problem (if it could be considered a problem) is I need to snip off about 3/4" of the drill bit shank for the bit to fit as far up in the chuck as I need it to. The holes I drill are less than 1/4" deep so I need for most of the bit to fit up inside the chuck, but it's not a big deal to use a pair of stout diagonal pliers to cut them off. It's a cheaply made drill but has served the purpose to drill thousands of holes (in wood) since I've had it, and if it suddenly died I'd probably just buy another of the same. Hi. I use several small wire twist bits, smallest is probably around a .041". I just checked and the chuck closes down to tight, so I expect it will securely hold even the smallest sizes. Only problem (if it could be considered a problem) is I need to snip off about 3/4" of the drill bit shank for the bit to fit as far up in the chuck as I need it to. The holes I drill are less than 1/4" deep so I need for most of the bit to fit up inside the chuck, but it's not a big deal to use a pair of stout diagonal pliers to cut them off. It's a cheaply made drill but has served the... » Read More Hi. I use several small wire twist bits, smallest is probably around a .041". I just checked and the chuck closes down to tight, so I expect it will securely hold even the smallest sizes. Only problem (if it could be considered a problem) is I need to snip off about 3/4" of the drill bit shank for the bit to fit as far up in the chuck as I need it to. The holes I drill are less than 1/4" deep so I need for most of the bit to fit up inside the chuck, but it's not a big deal to use a pair of stout diagonal pliers to cut them off. It's a cheaply made drill but has served the purpose to drill thousands of holes (in wood) since I've had it, and if it suddenly died I'd probably just buy another of the same. « Show Less
1860588
I like the knife my friend has the same brand but not as good a model his works very well but gets. Hotter with prolonged use I have used mine for 4 hours straight without stopping his he needs to let rest every so often . I also like the blades that came with mine it easy to do small fish with the blades that are 1/2 the thickness but they can be bought separate . I have bought and and still have a Berkley knife and a tatertwister knife they was a a waist of money in my opinion . I hope this helps you make your mind .
122646
I believe if u are going to let your son (or girl) carry this would be a great knife. I have one and will be getting another. I think I will also get a ss one for food prep. The blade has started to tarnish. I do think u will need to do more maint. on this than a kid will do. Or most anyone for that matter. Maybe u should ask your kids idea on the matter. Any and all who do out door stuff should have a knife (or two) on them always. An a light and a way to start a fire. Heard to beat this knife for the $$$$$
291051
When I first received the knife, I noticed the section in the blade where the spring is seated was loose. I carefully removed it and used a small amount of loctite to hold it firmly in place. It appeared the knife had been "shelved" for a long period. The locking mechanism, though really odd, takes a bit of getting used too. I have had no failures or "cuts". I use it daily, open & close it one-handed all the time. The mechanism, shape and overall uniqueness is the envy of my friends. A couple have actually bought themselves one. No one has had the problem I had or any failure. When I first received the knife, I noticed the section in the blade where the spring is seated was loose. I carefully removed it and used a small amount of loctite to hold it firmly in place. It appeared the knife had been "shelved" for a long period. The locking mechanism, though really odd, takes a bit of getting used too. I have had no failures or "cuts". I use it daily, open & close it one-handed all the time. The mechanism, shape and overall uniqueness is the envy of my friends. A couple have actually bought themselves one. No one has had the problem I had or any... » Read More When I first received the knife, I noticed the section in the blade where the spring is seated was loose. I carefully removed it and used a small amount of loctite to hold it firmly in place. It appeared the knife had been "shelved" for a long period. The locking mechanism, though really odd, takes a bit of getting used too. I have had no failures or "cuts". I use it daily, open & close it one-handed all the time. The mechanism, shape and overall uniqueness is the envy of my friends. A couple have actually bought themselves one. No one has had the problem I had or any failure. « Show Less
168072
This is my second "CASE" knife. This larger Sod Buster is a heavy duty knife, I have found it solid as a rock, sharp out of the box and carry it everywhere. When I first received it, I wasn't sure I'd like the dense molded plastic case however I've found it doesn't seem to really matter at all. It still delivers a firm cut and closes with enough tension that I don't feel as if the blade would ever slip. It does lock into place upon opening. Quality, Stainless Steel blade, US made as far as I can tell by the die-cast imprint and number. Worth every penny in my experience. Haven't had a "CASE" yet that hasn't been reliable. Hope this helps a little. This is my second "CASE" knife. This larger Sod Buster is a heavy duty knife, I have found it solid as a rock, sharp out of the box and carry it everywhere. When I first received it, I wasn't sure I'd like the dense molded plastic case however I've found it doesn't seem to really matter at all. It still delivers a firm cut and closes with enough tension that I don't feel as if the blade would ever slip. It does lock into place upon opening. Quality, Stainless Steel blade, US made as far as I can tell by the die-cast imprint and number. Worth every penny in my experience. Haven't... » Read More This is my second "CASE" knife. This larger Sod Buster is a heavy duty knife, I have found it solid as a rock, sharp out of the box and carry it everywhere. When I first received it, I wasn't sure I'd like the dense molded plastic case however I've found it doesn't seem to really matter at all. It still delivers a firm cut and closes with enough tension that I don't feel as if the blade would ever slip. It does lock into place upon opening. Quality, Stainless Steel blade, US made as far as I can tell by the die-cast imprint and number. Worth every penny in my experience. Haven't had a "CASE" yet that hasn't been reliable. Hope this helps a little. « Show Less
33484
You are right, this isn't a knife you want to be cutting with for hours. It's a knife you want to carry in your pocket to always have handy to open boxes from Amazon.com, cut string or tape, nick off an errant twig on a tree, etc. Very handy, but not an "extended use" knife.
1839012
It's somewhat difficult, if you don't use both fingers the lock and sometimes bind. It meant to be used with both fingers, I recommend you go to your local knife store and try it out!
1488171
I bought one from them, it shipped fast and didnt have any problems with it. Good knife but if i had to buy another one it woukd be the one without the double ...opener flick things at the bottom of the blade. Its too wide and scratches your hand when you put it in your pocket.
983364
This is a collectors piece, for nostalgia purposes. I wouldn't trust the metal, they don't even say what type of metal is used. The real concern is that the sharpened tip, as stated by the troops that used it in combat, had a tendency to stick into bone, making retrieval very difficult if not impossible. I wouldn't even carry it as a backup. I would be looking at the Ka-Bar USMC, SOG Bowie 2.0, or shop Ontario knives. You want a thick 1/4 inch full tang sharper than a razor and made out of real steel . SOG uses AUS 8, Ka-Bar uses Cro-Van, and Ontario is High Carbon. These are your real deal military used manufacturers. This is a collectors piece, for nostalgia purposes. I wouldn't trust the metal, they don't even say what type of metal is used. The real concern is that the sharpened tip, as stated by the troops that used it in combat, had a tendency to stick into bone, making retrieval very difficult if not impossible. I wouldn't even carry it as a backup. I would be looking at the Ka-Bar USMC, SOG Bowie 2.0, or shop Ontario knives. You want a thick 1/4 inch full tang sharper than a razor and made out of real steel . SOG uses AUS 8, Ka-Bar uses Cro-Van, and Ontario is High Carbon. These are your real deal... » Read More This is a collectors piece, for nostalgia purposes. I wouldn't trust the metal, they don't even say what type of metal is used. The real concern is that the sharpened tip, as stated by the troops that used it in combat, had a tendency to stick into bone, making retrieval very difficult if not impossible. I wouldn't even carry it as a backup. I would be looking at the Ka-Bar USMC, SOG Bowie 2.0, or shop Ontario knives. You want a thick 1/4 inch full tang sharper than a razor and made out of real steel . SOG uses AUS 8, Ka-Bar uses Cro-Van, and Ontario is High Carbon. These are your real deal military used manufacturers. « Show Less
2253234
NONE of these answers help me close this knife. "thing between the knife"? WTH? Why bother to respond. "push away lock" "piece that clicks"?? Worthless guys.
143700
It depends on how much you tighten it. You can tighten the pivot until you can't even get the blade out if you want. Out of the box though, it was slightly towards the easy to open spectrum. The lock up was tight but it still managed to open easily. Not really worried about it opening in a loose bag easy, but able to flipped out with a thumb or by harshly waving the knife, sure.
1873581
I used this knife to cut an in-place counter top so I could install a new range. First I placed two layers of masking tape on each of my cut lines. Then locked a steel straight edge along the lines for the knife to follow. My knife came assembled, so I simply extended the locking blade and carefully made multiple passes along the straight edge to score and then cut through the laminate. One I was certain I was through the laminate (counter top) I used a jig saw to cut along the steel straight edge. The knife did a great job of cleanly cutting through the laminate. Just be patient because it does take multiple passes to get through it. Hope that helps. I used this knife to cut an in-place counter top so I could install a new range. First I placed two layers of masking tape on each of my cut lines. Then locked a steel straight edge along the lines for the knife to follow. My knife came assembled, so I simply extended the locking blade and carefully made multiple passes along the straight edge to score and then cut through the laminate. One I was certain I was through the laminate (counter top) I used a jig saw to cut along the steel straight edge. The knife did a great job of cleanly cutting through the laminate. Just be patient because it... » Read More I used this knife to cut an in-place counter top so I could install a new range. First I placed two layers of masking tape on each of my cut lines. Then locked a steel straight edge along the lines for the knife to follow. My knife came assembled, so I simply extended the locking blade and carefully made multiple passes along the straight edge to score and then cut through the laminate. One I was certain I was through the laminate (counter top) I used a jig saw to cut along the steel straight edge. The knife did a great job of cleanly cutting through the laminate. Just be patient because it does take multiple passes to get through it. Hope that helps. « Show Less
1937142
I'd suppose you could call it so. It opens once tiger button is released and thumb button will retract the blade. spring is very touchy ,VERY EASY release, but it does have safety and is VERY SHARP, also totally illegal to carry in most states!! It's a collector item and I don't recommend carrying on the street!! Hope this is of some help, check your local knife laws.