Cat Safety Utility Knife Box Cutter Self-Retracting, Squeeze Handle to Extend, Release to Retract, Lock Open w/Switch, Ergo Handle w/ 3 Safety-Tip Blades That Store Inside - 240071

This is the best box knife for sale today. It comfortably slips into your pocket, is lightweight, and very easy and safe to use. The blade is easily grasped and quickly exposes itself, making it fast and simple to cut through boxes or building materials. It effortlessly slices through cardboard, vinyl, siding, foam board, plastic straps and bags, packaging materials, and dismantles boxes with minimal effort. No need to flip your wrist all day or push a button to open and close your knife. The CAT effortlessly opens and closes so quickly it's like having the blade exposed all the time. A utility knife that works so well, workers won't care that it's one of the safest knives available. The safety features don't hinder its performance on the job. Moreover, it's offered at an excellent price, especially with discounts — I ended up buying two more knives for the price of one "red" box knife! Having tested dozens of box cutters and knives, I rank this at the top, alongside the Slice orange ceramic box cutter (for boxes) with the "p" handle body and the Kershaw push-button flip knives. Whether you're breaking down boxes or working on a construction site, this CAT Utility Knife is superb — just a fantastic tool!

I have worked in warehouses for almost six years. Every day, I make between two dozen and two hundred cuts on cardboard boxes, zip ties, thick bands, and plastic straps. This CAT is hands down the best box cutter I've ever owned. The ergonomic design of the handle lock and grip are comfortable; I can cut a lot of cardboard without my wrist becoming sore, and I can press down hard on tough bands without pinching my wrist joint. The red lock toggles smoothly despite constant exposure to dirt, mud, and sawdust. Changing blades is easy, and there are no knobs or weird screws that loosen and fall off (like my previous box cutter). My employer loves Uline box cutters, but I paid out of pocket for this CAT and don't regret it. It is light, the blade hold remains snug despite months of daily use, and the silicone grip design stays firm in my hand even during the hot, sweaty summer months. CAT hit a home run with this box cutter. For my medium-sized hands, this is great. Large and XL hands might find it a little small (like your pinky finger won't fit on the grip, but slides off to the side).

Love the convenience of squeeze to open and self retracting. The ability to lock this open or closed is great. Everyone who has ever borrowed this knife at work compliments how nice it is to use. Super easy to change blades. Have given this knife as a gift too.

I'm a homeowner. I don't work in a trade. There are two tools I need so often that I carry them with me at all times: a tape measure, and this knife. I used to use a standard issue utility knife with a long hollow handle made in two parts that screw together. It worked fine until I realized that the long handle was exerting so much pressure on the interior of my pocket that it was wearing holes in my pants. I replaced it with a knife much like this one, which I loved until the time I reached into my pocket and felt... blades. The pocket's fabric had depressed the button that opened the knife's spare blade holder and spilled the blades into my pocket. I was lucky; no injuries. But at that moment the knife became history. This one is designed so that I need a prying tool to open the blade carrier. No way it's going to open in my pocket. Also it's easy to pull the knife out, turn it right side up and front forward, and extend the blade with one hand. Complaints? After a few weeks of carrying it around, I find that the black paint is wearing off in spots. I don't really care, it's not a fashion accessory. I wish there were intermediate settings between "fully retracted" and "fully extended." When I open boxes I have to be careful to hold the knife at a shallow angle so I won't slice through the contents. I'm willing to live with those things to keep my pants and my fingers safe. One caution: the retracted blade is shallowly enough retracted, and the enclosing space is wide enough, that it's possible to poke a finger in and prick it on the tip of the blade. You need fairly small fingers to accomplish this, and you need to press pretty firmly, but it can happen by accident. I did it a few days ago while trying to fish the knife out of a narrow pocket. I wasn't badly hurt, but there was blood. Be careful.

This is the best utility knife I've ever used! The retracting blade just makes it so easy. I immediately bought more as stocking stuffers and we used them constantly on Christmas morning. You do have to pay attention to how you're holding it, but I'm cautious enough for that to not be much of an issue for me (famous last words...)

You just cant go wrong with this!! I purchased it as I was tied of trying to deal with the older model I had with locking blade. My wife was wary on the `retractable' but once I put this in her hand she was sold. The action is smooth, the lock works if you need to keep the blade out, and it's way safer than just having an open box cutter laying around while you're working. I would say I'd prefer a pointy blade on this (there seems to be a touch of rounding on the tip) but that is so minimal an issue that it doesn't even cost a star. If you're looking at this review, just stop already and go ahead and order this. You won't be disappointed.

If you never even entertained the wild notion that a box cutter could be fun and entertaining, this little item could change your mind. It is very compact and easy to store or carry. The blade it comes with is very sharp and is a bit safer than the pointy ones. There's a good chance you'll see this as enough of an upgrade in engineering, that you want to give it as a gift for "whatever" occasion.

Good quality product