Handy Box Cutter, Tap Open/Tap Close, 12 per Box, Assorted (New Version)

I have been using this style of box cutter for nearly 20 years and recently ordered two cases for my employees after our company inexplicably removed all utility knives from our approved supply list.These are basic, no-nonsense box cutters.They are lightweight, slim and fit comfortably in the coin pocket of my jeans.The replacement blades are inexpensive and easy to find.Comfortable to use.Others have complained that the box cutter is too loose. This is a common issue with this style of knife and there are a couple easy solutions to that.1. Set the cutter on the ground (seam side up) and stomp it lightly with your heel.2. Put a slight bend in the blade holder, about halfway down.Both of these steps increase the friction and make it less likely that the knife will open in your pocket.If it's too tight and won't open easily, remove the blade holder and stick something long and flat (like a butter knife) into the sheath. Work it around until it's loosened to your liking.These are exactly as expected and I will continue to purchase these for my employees.

These are like the original from the 1950s... used by professional stockers and packing folks all over the country. They are Made in USA, and beat the pants off of the Chinese knock-offs. These feature aluminum outer sheathes over steel holders. Over the years they seem to have removed the bottom grabber / scraper feature that some makes had. No problem as I only needed to hold the blade that way once in a blue moon. Very few people, outside of the packing / shipping and store room stocking trades know that these make some of the safest and most useful utility knives. I can't tell you how many accidents I have seen or heard of with the bulky Stanley style, and crummy break-a-blade style utility knives -- overkill for most any job as the blades stick out too far and retract clumsily with the thumb button. These boxcutters on the other hand ... neatly glide away when you are not using the blade, safe to put in your pocket. They have unlimited other uses anytime you need a sharp blade.. electronics, home restoration, cutting sheetrock, opening delicate stuff like watch cases, not to mention cutting cardboard!...The safety razor blades are not as tough as utility knives ... no problem --- just flip it over when it gets dull and replace it for pennies at any drug store or hardware shop.

Not much to say about the product. The box cutters are great, fairly cheap, and will last you forever. However, just wanted to give a heads up that the packaging is very flimsy. The box opened up during delivery and a dozen box cutters (many with blades exposed) were jumbled around the box. I attached a picture to show what I opened my box to. The order was shipped with a backpack wrapped in a thin plastic bag, so I’m worried one of the dozen blades may have knicked or cut it. Although the product is good (hence the five stars), be careful with the shipping.

I worked at a grocery store for a year or so, about 10 years ago. At the grocery store we always had box cutters around to use for so many different tasks, and I got into the habit of using one often.Simple box cutters are hard to find, though!Since my time at the grocery store I've tried buying cheap razor blade scrapers (which work well but not for cutting) and razor blade cutters (which cut well but don't scrape, AND they are usually bulky enough that I end up not using them because they're too big to be comfortable to use). I haven't ever found simple box cutters like this in a store before.More often than not I just try to use scissors to cut things. Scissors are a poor substitute for a good box cutter, though!So, I was happy to find these, and even happier to have them around.Some people seem to care a lot about the colors, and their reviews reflect that. The colors are assorted; mine came 1/3 white, 1/3 yellow, and 1/3 orange. Orange and yellow are not my favorite colors but...it's a box cutter! What difference does the color make?? Would the people concerned with that be as particular about the color of their scissors or bottle of toothpaste? I doubt it! If you don't like the colors that you get, here are a few ideas for you:- Use a Sharpie to write names on them (in case you wanted a wider variety of colors for identification among different cutters);- Wrap the sheath in duct tape. If you want to be extra-fancy, buy several different colors of duct tape and you can have a rainbow of different colored box-cutters;- Spray paint your box cutters in whatever color you prefer.Be assertive, people! You are only limited by your imagination. If you want hot pink box cutters, make it happen!Anyhow, these box cutters are extremely useful. We just purchased new couches a few days ago and they came in large cardboard boxes that we needed to break down. I happened to have one of these in my purse and MY, OH, MY, what a difference! It was so quick and easy to cut the boxes down. It reminded me of the time that I lived with my sister and we bought a Christmas tree and I used the "saw" on my pocket knife to trim a bit off the bottom of the trunk. My pocket knife worked so well compared to our steak knives! Annnd, then a couple years ago when my husband and I bought a real tree (which needed to be trimmed) and I used a real saw. It was a difference of night and day. If you are cutting boxes with scissors, it's as if you're trying to use a pocket knife to trim the bottom of the Christmas tree! Live large! Get box cutters! But don't use them to trim the bottom of your Christmas trees. I don't think these box cutters would work well for that.Highly recommended for anyone! (Except children and people who are at risk of harming themselves.) Great product!

I have used box cutters similar to these for 8-10 hours a day for years.I find these to be unsafe and dangerous.They do not stay closed or open they simply slide anyway they wish while using them.They will literally disassemble themselves while in use.Do Not Purchase For Safety's Sake.