All in all I like the Cutter $ Buck version much better even though ...
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This shirt is not color-fast, it bled all over my laundry. Additionally the Alabama "A" logo is not embroidered...it is iron-on. The collar is too thin and does not hold its shape. All in all I like the Cutter $ Buck version much better even though it costs a lot more.
1881867
I think on balance I'm going to say I like the cutter-mattock combination better (my cutter-mattock was heisted, so I tried this) but for a pick-mattock, it is exactly what one would expect.  I've abused it a bit, with no failure yet...
1298408
I ordered a few cheaper knives all on the same day.  This Ganzo was by far the sharpest from the factory.  The tab on the blade to open with your thumb is a little too close to the handle when it is about half way open.  I have a very similar sized Buck knife that is super easy to fling open one handed with your thumb.  This one is not quite as easy, but I've adapted to it.  I ordered mine with the OD green handle.  Only other complaint is that the G10 material started showing signs of wear around all of the edges on both sides.  I don't have this knife on me but 1 or 2 days a week, clipped inside my pocket.  The handle looks like it's a year old even though this was a recent purchase.  Overall I'm happy with the knife and my 2 complaints are small.  It does lock up very tight.  The blade is perfectly centered in the handle when closed.  I would buy again.  The whistle is super loud.  I took it off the knife immediately and was going to just give it to one of my kids.  But it is way to loud for a child to have.  It would be endlessly annoying.
1 year + update:  I originally gave this knife 4 stars. But now that I've owned it for a while, it really deserves 5 stars. This really is a great knife.
1838545
Since it was time to sharpen my blade I decided to buy a spare for my Craftsman lawn mower. After doing a lot of research online, I purchased the "precision cut" blade from Sears Parts. I found that it cut the same as the original and decided to do more research and purchased this one.. Most of the reviews that I found were touchy feely (ie. I felt that this worked better etc.) but did not tell me why this blade worked better than the original. I thought that I would point out what I observed. Most of the newer lawn mowers come with a high lift mulcher blade installed.  The manufacturer achieved this by offsetting the cutting edge so that only 2" of cutting blade actually touches the lawn and rest of the cutting edge is bent upwards to a higher level to recut the loose grass. The high lift is achieved by a 15 degree bend at the tail end of the blade causing lift like a fan.

  On the other hand, Oregon does it differently.  First, the cutting edge is straight across the blade for about 4.5". More than twice the cutting surface making for a more even cut.  This is more like the older lawnmowers and is quite obvious in the appearance of the final cut. They achieve the mulching effect by the vertical cutting edges on the rear of the blade (see picture). Since these cutters are raised, they also provide the fan lift effect.

  Other observations: The blade was a little long for my lawnmower (hitting the shroud). I had to remove (grind off) about 3/32" from the outer edge. However, I also had to do this with the Sears blade.  If you have the tools and skill, this is quite easy. Just take a little off each side at a time and repeat. If you take the same amount each time you will need very little balancing if any. As stated elsewhere, this is a thick and heavy blade. I feel that this adds to the flywheel effect causing it to run smoother.  This new blade felt like it was dull when I got it. I found that this is because the Powder Coat paint is so thick that it protected the sharp edge. It wears away quite quickly from the edge after a little use.

  I also have to say something about Amazon. They are one of the only internet shippers that Box everything. Even the lawn mower blade was boxed. I've receive many things from others that just stuck a shipping label on the retail box. I got so tired of waiting for the free shipping that I signed up for "Prime" shipping. Now stuff arrives in two days.

  I am very pleased with this blade and will buy another in the future.

  I hope someone finds this useful.
2802612
i already have one of these in a larger size i thought i would try the one with a cutter but  i don't like it as much as i do the one without, won't be buying one with cutter again , much prefer it without
3560004
I make a lot of handcrafted greeting cards, so I use a paper cutter in every project.  I'm on my 3rd "cartridge"-type trimmer, and find them easy to manage and use.  So I was very interested in trying a guillotine paper cutter to compare.

I probably won't be switching over to this Martha Stewart Heavy-Duty Paper Trimmer.  It does have a few advantages, but they're not enough to overcome the negatives.

Pros:

Accurate cuts -- I found it easier to get a good consistent cut by NOT using the "guide," and instead just lining card stock or paper carefully in the guides printed on the base (see "con" below).

Light weight -- easy to move around

Safety features -- locking mechanism on the handle, finger guard

Small storage compartment for pencil, etc.  It's not very big but it doesn't need to be

Cons:
It has a large footprint and takes up a lot more space on my craft table than my current cutter.

I'm still trying to figure out what they mean by "heavy duty."  My existing cartridge model is sturdier and just feels like it could last forever (I usually get 4 yrs or more from my cartridge models).

I can cut multiple sheets easier with this Martha Stewart model, BUT the "gripper" that holds the paper down to keep it from shifting doesn't work that well when you're cutting more than a few sheets.

The guide "moves" when you lock it into place, which sort of defeats the purpose.  You really have to pay attention and hold it in place as you turn the lock.

It takes a lot more arm movement to use the guillotine blade than it does to use the cartridge trimmer.  This may not matter to some, but I have severe arthritis in my shoulder, and had some serious pain issues after working on a set of greeting cards (maybe 40 or so "cuts").  I'll keep working with it, but I'll have to find another way to use it that doesn't "tweek" my shoulder so much.

I'm really wondering how long the blade will remain sharp.  I've used it for the past 10 days on a series of cards for a fund raiser and I'm starting to get some "fuzzy" cuts in one section of the blade just on a single sheet of good card stock.  With my current cartridge model, I would just replace the blade and get back to work.  A blade usually lasts 4 months with the kind and amount of work I do with it.  So that's a concern.

Overall, this is an "OK" product.  Not great, not terrible, but I honestly think there are better options out there in home hobby guillotine cutters.  I'd recommend finding one in a store somewhere and see for yourself if it's something that will enhance your crafting experience.
3922491
Having bought & used the excellent finer grit 8x3" Dia-sharp blocks, I was disappointed to find this one is not as good.
What first caught my eye is the radiussd edges. There's an approx 3/32" radius on all edges.

This reduces the working face of the block to approx 2.8" x 7.8" long wide, but most annoyingly means I can't grind my knife edges right up to the shoulder on their handles, like I can on the coarse + fine + extra fine versions I have.

Secondly, this block is noticeably shinier than the matt finish on the finer blocks....a similar shine to the nickel plating on the reverse side. Unfortunately when looking closer with a 20x loupe this is because although the diamond grit may well be 120 micron size, there's between 2x and 8x this dimension between the diamonds... i.e. they're spread very thinly, allowing the nickel plating between to shine through.

By comparison to all the finer ones I have, they're all tightly packed, like on a sheet of abrasive paper.
There may be a technical reason for this, possibly to do with allowing the (larger) ground off material to wash away easily, but  I would have expected this grit to be the same as the finer grit Diasharp's.

Having said all that, this block does work just as well, so long as you don't need to get close up into a corner.

This is my most recent purchase so I don't know if this change in standard is just applicable to the extra coarse grit model, or whether DMT have changed their standards across the range.
479558
I read about a million reviews on this product before I bought it so I had a pretty good idea about the pros and cons of the Slice. So far, I like it- it does pretty much what I thought it would do- cut die cuts quickly and (usually) accurately. From the bulk of my research, I decided to purchase the 12x12 cutting mat, tool kit and extra glue. I also purchased 2 cartridges- basics 2 and Mistletoe. I bought Mistletoe because it has the boost on it that makes your machine go faster.

What I like about the Slice:
1. It's cute and small making the machine very portable.
2. It's quick (meaning it's quicker than cutting it by hand- there are other machines that cut faster but there's no comparison to when I was doing all of my shapes by hand).
3. The price! For $150 and $25-$35 for design cartridges, it's the best deal on  die cutters period.
4. Innovative. As far as I know, this is the first portable cordless die cut machine. I'm sure there will be more to come but I like that Making Memories got here first.

What's no so great:
1. Glue. I hate the glue. It's runny, messy and the dinky tube they give you with the starter kit is certainly not enough to get very far. I understand that the glue is what makes the paper not move but it's a royal pain.
2. Clean up throughout the cut process. Although the machine itself is portable, I'm not sure how it's going to work when I go to a crop and I need to wash my cutting mat with soap and water. My first instinct would be to pack some bleach wipes for a quick fix but it says not to use harsh chemicals.
3. Holding it down while it cuts. Maybe I'm just a wimp or something but I find I have to hold the machine pretty hard while it's cutting. It's to the point where my arms are a little sore. Maybe I just need to work out more but I certainly have to hold it more than "just resting your hands on it" like it states in the directions.

All in all, this is a great little cutter. Just a few quick tips from my own trial and error:
-wait until the glue is COMPLETELY clear. If you don't, you get left with a stuck on mess
-when the directions state to remove the blade protector, they mean the plastic cover right when it comes out of the box, not the rubber stripping that lines the bottom. If you remove the rubber stripping, it's impossible to hold while it cuts. And, the rubber stripping is VERY hard to get back on. I might be a dumb @ss, but I wanted to share my mistake so you don't have to repeat it.
456689
I have a Schrade Old Timer Sharpfinger that I have had for at least 20 years.  It is a great hunting knife but it doesn't have a gut hook.  I saw in the reviews how this is no longer made in the USA but figured I would try it anyhow.  The knife arrived pretty dull, wouldn't cut paper.  I put an nice 40 degree edge on it using the Spyderco sharpmaker which always does a great job.  I haven't used the knife yet in the field but I can visually see the difference in metal used between this version and the one made in the USA in years past.  The current model with the gut hook is a duller finish and stamped with the model number 158OT.  The etchings of the Schrade name isn't as clear as the previous model.  The metal is a 7Cr17 High Carbon Stainless Steel which the previous version I could just find High Carbon Stainless Stell for the information.  Time will tell on how it holds the edge.  Hopefully it will turn out to be an excellent skinning knife but I always question the quality when the manufacturer doesn't take the pride of putting a decent edge on it to start with.
4482940
I bought this to replace my Leatherman Wave.  While it does work much better than my Leatherman it needs some fine tuning.  The plier jaws don't touch there is a 1/8th inch gap.  There is no wire cutter.  The Crescent wrench is loose.  The Driver holder is loose.  The slip joint connection need to be rotated so that it doesn't lock up all the time.

Still it has a Crescent wrench which nothing else does.  it uses standard driver bits giving it great versatility.  It does not need a seperate bit holder like everything else does.  the knife is an actual usefull knife unlike my leatherman which is more like a letter opener.

I will keep using it until spyderco corrects the flaws when i will get a new one.
2656125
My first CSAR-T was the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Buck-Knives-0095BKSTP-TOPS-Buck-CSAR-T-Tactical-Folding-Knife-with-M-O-L-L-E-Compatible-Sheath/dp/B0035QSAA8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Buck Knives 0095BKSTP TOPS/Buck CSAR-T Tactical Folding Knife with M.O.L.L.E Compatible Sheath</a>&nbsp;as a back up folder for my&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Columbia-River-Knife-and-Tool-s-2125KV-Ultima-5-Inch-Razor-Edge-Fixed-Blade-Knife/dp/B000XAT8DC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Columbia River Knife and Tool's 2125KV Ultima 5-Inch Razor Edge Fixed Blade Knife</a>&nbsp;(I have the 7" version)... but because of it's 'tank like' construction, it became so much more. I then bought the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Buck-Knives-0690BKSTP-TOPS-Buck-CSAR-T-Fixed-Blade-Tactical-Knife/dp/B004TMA582/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Buck Knives 0690BKSTP TOPS / Buck CSAR-T Fixed Blade Tactical Knife</a>&nbsp;to replace my CRKT and couldn't be happier with a knife/tool purchase. One thing led to another and I got the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Buck-Knives-680-CSAR-T-Liaison-Tactical-Knife-with-M-O-L-L-E-compatible-sheath/dp/B006YBWXK4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Buck Knives 680 CSAR-T Liaison Tactical Knife with M.O.L.L.E. compatible sheath</a>&nbsp;as a back up neck knife... but yet again, the style and durability of these knives exceeded their planned role they were purchased for. Finally, it suddenly dawned on me.... I'm an EMR and a 1st Responder with CERT, and Buck makes a "rescue" version of this classic knife model.... It was a "no-brainer" if ever there was one. The 'rescue' model is very similar to the 0095 folder, but is slightly slimmer and doesn't feel as heavy... but it's still a very stout knife. Easily depoyable with one hand, the blade "thunks" into place for use. The liner-lock on this model would rival any frame-lock or spine-lock on the market for blade security. 154CM steel was the perfect choice for this tool. Hair shaving sharp outa the box, a simple stropping now and again will keep this edge in service for years I assume. The highly functional strap/belt cutter and the glass breaker tip round out this knifes usefulness. Oh... and I almost forgot, the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Buck-Knives-0680SSS-Hex-Tool-Set-for-Tops-Buck-Csar-t-Knives/dp/B003WLXBW8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Buck Knives 0680SSS Hex Tool Set for Tops / Buck Csar-t Knives</a>&nbsp;along with the 1/4" drive socket on every model of the CSAR-T makes this a "one tool" option for any situation. Rarely does a tool come along like this.... This is the kinda knife my Son will get someday when I croak, but not until then... cause they're MINE, all mine. until that day.....
1790206
These are an updated version to their other scissors and they are good but I prefer the latch on the older version as it is easier for me to use. Other than the latch difference these are good scissors and easier to use than the plain scissors as the spring load takes less hand strength. They make it easier for people who have difficulty in using their hands to be able to cut what is needed.
1470750
We've bought this brand previously, as it has the option to run on batteries, and we are often working outdoor events where electricity is not available. My only complaints with this one are as follows:

1) The cash drawer on previous models opens automatically when "Amount Tendered" button is pressed. On this "new & improved" model, the cash drawer must be opened manually, which can become tedious when one is handling a lot of customers. The old design was better in this regard.

2.  The actual cash drawer for paper money is too narrow, so it is a struggle to get bills to fit in their slot without curling or bunching.  The drawer needs to be about 1/2" wider overall, and it would solve a world of problems.

My conclusion is that the company was trying to cut corners on manufacturing costs, but it ended up downgrading a product that was much better in previous incarnations.  Go back to the old design, Royal!
2631456
When I got this knife I was at first disappointed because the spring was so weak that while closed the blade would just swing open. Very dangerous to keep in a pocket. But, everything else was perfect. The only other downside was the pocket clip being a little weak on pressure and steel gauge. But, I really like the knife so I sent it back to buck with complaint. They said it was a 2009 model and did a courtesy replacement on the whole knife with a 2015 model. Problem solved. The replacement had a very strong spring and the blade is insanely sharp. Holds a great edge. It is a kick ass knife. Better than the bantam which is a half spine lock where as this is a full spine. The bantam is honeycombed inside the plastic handle making it flex and weaker, this knife is solid inside despite the lack of steel liners. If you want to carry a Buck 112 and feel its too heavy, this is the modern twist EDC version worth the coin. Buy it, love it, don't get the bantam, get the 482.
267630
I really enjoy this knife, especially compared to the Bulk Selkirk. Whereas the Selkirk suffered from really horrible quality control, the Vanguard is a proper knife. The handle is comfortable even after hours of use, and though it looks glossy, there were no grip problems even with wet hands. After a day in the yard cutting up boxes and twine, trimming branches and other tasks around the house, it retained a great edge that needed minimal honing to get back to paper-cutting sharpness.

I'm still on the fence about Buck knives. The Vanguard is a nice knife but I'm hesitant to buy any other Buck knives because of the poor experience with the Selkirk. This said, it's a nice knife and one I'm glad to have in my collection.
12362
I've had this about 7 months. I hope Buck has not ceased production of these,  b/c they are getting more scarce and the price has nearly doubled since I bought mine at the beginning of 2014.
I've carried Buck 110's  since the early 80's, they are the best knifes ever.  But after having this paper stone  version the old brass and wood version seem a bit heavy.  The paper stone is a good handle material it has proven quite tough for cleaning fish, camping tasks and many EDC requirements.  I prefer this knife over my Gerber Gator, too.

Update:  Now I've owned it for a year and s half still love it!  One of the best Knives I've ever owned. Only knife I've ever liked as much as the original brass 110. Sorry they've been discontinued.
4390664
Cutter has its good points and not so good points. Does some cuts easier than the old standby Northwest Shortline Chopper but not necessarily better. IE: angle cuts. OK for medium size strip stock but not so great with small profile strip. I wish some one would come out with a good variable angle cutter, not just a few preset angles.