Folding Utility Knifes

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So what is the best value for money Folding Utility Knife. They all have their Pros and Con’s some have extra features and others just feel cheap and not in a good way. While I can not truly answer saying this is the best utility knife nor can I say how long any of them will last. But they will most likely all be capable of doing they job as they all take the same blade.

The list is in no particular order.

Craftright Utility Folding Knife

Model: 973621005L
Price: $12.98

Description: The Craftright Folding Utility Knife is popular among trade professionals, constructed from aluminium and stainless steel. This knife is ideal for all purpose cutting.

The Craftright blade is the cheapest one I tested and is pretty darn good quality. There was a cheaper one but started to run out of money.

Features:

  • Includes 5 blades.
  • Ergonomic design for a comfortable grip while cutting.
  • Belt clip.
  • Handle has hole for attaching a lanyard.
  • All steel and alloy construction.

Website: https://www.bunnings.co.nz/craftright-utility-folding-knife_p0027742

Warranty: Guaranteed Forever

Comment: Good quality for the price.

Fuller Folding Knife 18mm

Fuller Folding Knife

Model:
Description: Multi position blade knife with ergonomic cutting angles. Lightweight aluminium construction with ABS handle. Has a metal belt clip for convenience.
Features:
  • Compact foldable design.
  • Locks into multiple positions.
  • Easy blade replacement.
  • Takes a standard trapezoid blade.
  • Handle has hole for attaching a lanyard.
  • Can store extra blades in handle.
  • Steel and alloy housing. (The cap for the blade storage is plastic)
  • Belt Clip.
  • Has wire stripper.
  • Can flick out like the Milwaukee “Fastback”

Website: https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/fuller-folding-knife/p/394773

Warranty: Guaranteed Forever

Comment: Just feels cheap.

Alltrade Quick Change Folding Utility Knife

Alltrade Quick Change Folding Utility Knife

Model: 150030
Price: $23.99

Description:

Features:

  • When in use Knife Blade is locked into open position with safety lock.
  • When not in use blade can be folded into handle secured with safety lock
  • Overall length when open: 160mm
  • Overall dimensions when folded: 115mm (L) x 40mm (W) x 12mm (D)
  • Includes three standard utility knife blades in storage holder
  • Uses replacement utility blades 831614H
  • Mixture of steel and alloy housing with a layer of plastic for comfort.

Website: https://shop.ehayes.co.nz/quick-change-folding-utility-knife-alltrade-150030

Warranty: Lifetime

Comment: I have had two of these knifes for years and years… (I don’t know for how long years and years) they are still going and work nothing broken on them.

Stanley Folding Knife 11mm Grey and Black

Stanley Folding Knife

Model:
Description: This folding fixed utility knife is very easy to open with one hand. You can clip it onto your belt with stainless steel hook when not in use. Aluminium design has made it lightweight and durable. Its ability to accept standard utility and hook blades and tool free blade changes make the product more acceptable to you.
Features:
  • One-handed open/close
  • Tool-free blade changes
  • Aluminum design for durability and light weight
  • Stainless-steel belt clip for convenience
  • Accepts standard utility and hook blades.
  • Handle has hole for attaching a lanyard.
  • Belt clip.

Website: https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/stanley-folding-knife/p/136034

Warranty:

Comment: Has old school bar locking mechanism.

Trojan Multi-tool Set 2 Piece

Trojan Multi-tool Set 2 Piece

Model:
Price:

Description: This Folding Utility Knife came as part of a two piece set with a multitool. It is an all alloy and steel construction with quick change for blades. And overall no badly made considering I thing I paid something like $25.00 for the set.

Features:

  • Tool-free blade changes
  • Aluminum design for durability and light weight
  • Stainless-steel belt clip for convenience
  • Accepts standard utility and hook blades.
  • Push button to to open and close.

Website:

Warranty: Lifetime Warranty

Comment: I can no longer see them on the Bunnings Website however in the “Tools – Utility Knife section” at you local store you may still see them though the other day I did seem them in the special bin at my local. This is telling me either Trojan has stopped making them or Bunnings is not going to stock them any more.

IRWIN Folding Utility Knife

IRWIN Folding Utility Knife

Model: 2089100
Price: $35.00

Description: The IRWIN Folding Utility Knife features a lock release button for compact fold-down. A wide thumb ledge allows for increased leverage while cutting. Features an ergonomic handle design for added comfort, and the quick change button ensures fast and safe blade changes.

Features:

  • Quick change button for fast and safe blade changes.
  • Lock release button for compact fold-down
  • Convenient wire stripping notch
  • Wide thumb ledge for leverage while cutting.
  • Ergonomic handle design for added comfort.
  • Wire stripper.
  • Handle has hole for attaching a lanyard.
  • Belt clip.

Website: https://www.bunnings.co.nz/irwin-utility-folding-knife_p0231150

Warranty: Limited Warranty
Comment: Old school bar lock on back of handle. Blade can only be released when folded at 45º angle preventing blade from slipping. and does not lock in this position.

Powerbuilt Utility Knife 2 Blade

Powerbuilt Utility Knife 2 Blade

Model: #CKS2507
Price: $43.71

Description:

Features:

  • Folding utility knife for safety and storage.
  • All steel and alloy constrution.
  • One side operates a standard utility knife, the other operates a straight blade all in one solid single handle.
  • Easy push button for open-lock and close-lock action.
  • Quick-release button for blade replacement.
  • Overall length: 95mm closed, 150mm open.
  • Belt clip.
  • Comes pouch.
  • Can be flicked open like the Milwakuee “Fastback” but only the utility blade.

Website: https://www.thetoolshed.co.nz/product/10337-powerbuilt-utility-knife-2-blades

Warranty: Lifetime Warranty
Comment: A little bit bulkier due to the second blade… maybe a little heavier as well. On the positive you get two blades. You can flick the utility blade out like the “Milwaukee Fastback” but not the standard blade.

DeWalt Folding Knife

DeWalt Folding Knife

Model: DWHT10916
Price: $31.68
Description: This Folding Fixed Blade Knife features a durable aluminum housing to withstand the toughest jobsites. It includes a convenient push button for quick and easy blade changes. Plus, it has integrated blade storage, making this knife essential for yourcutting and trimming needs. Includes 1 x Blade.
Features:
  • Durable aluminum housing
  • Easy, push-button blade change for added convenience
  • Integrated blade storage
  • Lightweight Aluminium construction (The cap for the blade storage is plastic)
  • Handle has hole for attaching a lanyard.
  • Intergrated Blade Storage compartment.
  • Belt Clip.

Website: https://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/dewalt-folding-knife/p/391043

Warranty: Limited Warranty

Comment: Just feels cheap and clunky. Basically feels more cheaply made than the Fuller brand which is known for it cheaply made tools. Has old school bar lock and release mechanism.

Milwaukee FASTBACK Utility Knife Folding

Milwaukee FASTBACK Utility Knife Folding

Model: 48-22-1502
Price: $39.33

Description: Milwaukee’s FASTBACK™ Folding Utility Knife with Blade Storage features a press and flip mechanism for easy, one-handed opening. This press and flip open utility knife offers you tool-free blade changes for fast blade swaps with a metal extension over the button to prevent accidental blade removal. The FASTBACK™ Folding Utility Knife has onboard blade storage, allowing you to store 5 extra blades and has a wire stripper for increased productivity. It has a metal body that provides durability and an integrated gut hook for versatility. The FASTBACK™ Folding Utility Knife has a durable wire belt clip which help to reduces pocket tearing and a blade holder designed for scoring.

Features:

  • Press and flip opening and closing if you are careful.
  • Stores 5 extra blades
  • Metal body
  • Gut hook & wire stripper
  • Durable wire belt clip reduces pocket tearing
  • Blade holder designed for scoring
  • Lanyard hole
  • Part of the blade holder and storage holder are plastic.

Website: https://www.thetoolshed.co.nz/product/31415-milwaukee-fastback-utility-knife-folding

Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty

Comment: I do like that you can flick the blade out.

Makita Utility Knife

Quick Change Folding Utility Knife

Model: E-10908
Price: $26.40

Description: Utility / Retractable knife with features of instant blade replacement and compact storage by folding

Features:

  • Heavy duty and steel and alloy construction.
  • Has a thin rubber / plastic coating
  • Quick change mechanism
  • With belt clip for easy access
  • Accepts all standard utility blades
  • Safelock feature
  • Pack includes x10 blades.

Website: https://nzsafetyblackwoods.co.nz/en/makita-quick-change-folding-utility-knife-each–437568

Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty

Comment: Can not store extra blades on knife. has no wire stripper or lanyard hole etc.

Fiskars CarbonMax Folding Blade Utility Knife

Model: 1028552
Price: $31.88

Description: Fiskars Pro CarbonMax knives come with blades that stay sharper longer. Full-body metal construction is tested to withstand drops and impacts. Their innovative design with patent pending grip delivers best ergonomics.

Features:

  • CarbonMax™ blades that stay sharp 24 times longer than standard blades.
  • Secure locking system prevents accidental release, without sacrificing blade change speed.
  • Superior ergonomics with contoured handles and SoftGrip™ for all day comfort and control.
  • Ultimate durability: Full metal body for optimal balance and durability Reinforced metal ends resists impact from pounding and drops.
  • Lifetime warranty.
  • Belt clip.
  • Hole for lanyard in handle.

Website: https://www.bunnings.co.nz/fiskars-carbonmax-folding-blade-utility-knife_p0110300

Warranty: Full Lifetime Warranty

Comment: Not fussed on the ergonomic shape. Has a rubber coating over the the body and not sure how that would last over the years with dirty hands, grease and oil or how durable it it is.

Ox Folding Knife

Pro Fixed Folding Knife

Model: 4090674
Price: $21.19

Description: The Pro blue fixed folding knife can be folded easily ensures the safety of the knife and also makes it easy to carry in the pockets. The blades can be changed easily and can be stored in the handle.

Features:

  • Compact foldable design
  • Very fast blade change
  • Wire stripper.
  • All steel and alloy hosing.
  • Can store extra blades in handle. (Blade storage cap is plastic)
  • Belt clip.

Website: https://www.placemakers.co.nz/online/tools/hand-tools/knifes-blades/folding/pro-fixed-folding-knife-blue/p/4090674

Warranty: Limited Warranty

Comment: Stole this one off my other half and been using it for a year or so. Is an all round pretty good knife. Has no lanyard hole

Kincrome Folding Utility Knife

Kincrome Folding Utility Knife

Model: K060011
Price: $23.95

Description: The Kincrome Utility Knife is a favourite among trade professionals, constructed from aluminium and stainless steel. This knife is strong enough to cut through carpet and textiles and this set includes a blade pack and handy carry pouch.

Features:

  • Compact when folded.
  • Aluminium and stainless steel construction.
  • Included pouch.
  • Belt clip.
  • SK5 Blades.
  • Heavy duty use.

Website: https://www.bunnings.co.nz/kincrome-150mm-folding-lock-back-utility-knife_p0234754

Warranty: Limited Warranty

Comment: Has a unique blade locking mechanism. Belt clip and carry pouch.Has old school bar locking mechanism

They all have their pro’s and cons from build quality to warranty, to the extra features they may or may not come with. The only knife that I am truly really disappointed with is the DeWalt knife. It feels as cheaply made as the Fuller brand which is known for it’s cheaply made tools.However I am not disappointed with the Fuller one as I was sort of expecting it.

However bang for buck I am at this stage going to recommend the Craftright Folding knife as it comes with 5 extra blades and is made from  an all steel and alloy. There was no sideways movement in the pivot point of the folding mechanism and seemed a pretty solid knife overall.