Does this blade retract also when pushed too hard?
455021
No, the blade won't retract because it is in a 'stationary' position. Only the protective cover retracts out of the way.
455022
I've used this tool to cut leather and have not had problems with it retracting.
455023
I've never had the blade retract on me when using it regardless of how hard I push. It's nice and solid. I love it.
163296
We just installed it a few weeks ago and have had no problems with it. It is not auto-retracting, but it slides back in very easily and smoothly.
13196
Mine does that, too-- it's probably the ball detent engaging to hold the blade in the locked position.
983413
Maybe, but you have to depress the lockback and hold before putting closing pressure on the blade. Sometimes the lockback switch is stiff and it needs some oil and working in a number of times. I hope this solves the problem. This is a Great knife!!
938246
The blade will stay open until you close it, it is spring assisted, I hope this answers your question!!
657253
I only had this happen when I press the knife down into the grinder too hard. If you slide it through without pushing down, it will sharpen it without stopping.
99789
No, the blade is fixed by a cap screw. So you need to unscrew and screw back whenever you change the blade.
989014
Yes, it curves slightly. I know what you're saying, the top piece pulls the blade into it's shape. You need to make sure it's tightened and not loose, but try not to tighten it to the point of being hard to shave with. Hope that helps.
1005733
It can, but it isn't designed too. There are two screws that hold the blade in place. If you take those out, you can remove the blade, and likewise you can slide the blade back into the grip and place them back in. If you do this, however, there WILL be a slight bit of rattle in the blade. Nothing a little locktite probably can't handle though.
1711806
I bought this saw last July and we've used it a dozen times or so with no problems... Anyway, today it refused to relinquish the blade for a while. After rinsing the blade release area with hot water (we use it to cut frozen meats) it gave up the blade. We're thinking a bone fragment may have gotten lodged up in the release mechanism.
1692990
Sorry, no. The blade is molded in place. However, it is very hard series 400, medical grade stainless steel, and should last a long time.
2005094
No. it locks in place. You have to squeeze the handle, depress the lock button, then let the handle go and the blade will retrack. Not having the blade lock would be a hindrance to usage. For you would have to remember to keep the handle squeezed.
272617
Not silly, on mine the blade was VERY stiff. There is a locking tab inside the blade opening, kind of hard to describe, but it has a serrated edge, press it in while grasping the blade in your left hand and SLOWLY, close. The blade is very stiff on closing so watch your thumb or fingers as you close or you'll cut your hand. This blade arrived very sharp.
2005090
when you squeeze the handle the blade extends and will stay extended until you again squeeze the handle and at the same time hit the black button with your thumb, at which time the blade will automatically retract. I love this box cutter! It far surpasses any other I have seen.
281475
No, but the blade is real heavy duty, I use it on a gravel and black drive with no problems
2151664
I don't have arthritis in my hands or wrists, but I would think you use less pressure and have an easier time holding the cutter with it's curved design. To retract the blade, you use the same sliding motion you use with a straight box cutter.
483849
As others have said it does, but I would like to add that the piece of metal behind the blade is a little hard for me to get to because I have really big hands. So if you've got really big hands keep that in mind.