Customer Reviews
A good box cutter 
2008-09-30
It is very sharp and it gets the job done. The only concern is that the blade doesn't come out as smooth as I would like it to do.
Confusing at first, but AWESOME in action 
2008-09-16
At first you will think this is too complicated. It is AMAZINGLY simple and great. I'm buying my 3d one today (for different locations).
I bought this without first having read the reviews. It's description seemed enough. Then when I attempted to put in the first blade, I was ready to throw it through a window. The instructions made ZERO sense -- and still don't. Then I read one of the reviews, which described things more clearly.
To install a blade, first depress the brass button on the top and move it all the way forward until it touches the black rubber cushion. It will stay there. THEN depress the yellow button on the side and simply slide in the new blade as far as it will go. Let go of the yellow button, pull the brass button back and the new blade disappears inside, ready for use without any problems. Once you know this, CHANGING BLADES IS EASIER THAN ANY OTHER - no screws or taking it apart needed.
And there's a handy storage bin in the handle that drops down at the push of a button to hold new blades and the used blades. No fuss whatsoever.
Best Utility Knife I've ever used 2008-06-27
I've used utility knives since I was a kid--I'd always watch my dad use them in his store and thought how cool they were. The ones we used to use were the Stanley kind where you had to use a screw driver to replace the blade.
I do a lot of online shopping, and I've learned to read reviews thoroughly... and since I've benefited from reading the reviews of others, I also want to give back and give my feedback for this product.
This was the first product that caught my eye when I searched for "utility knife," and that was because it's title was "Contractor Grade." The name alone should suggest that it's the best model of utility knife that they make--to me, I thought, "Contractors would use this tool for a living and to do their daily jobs." If this is what the pro's use, then it must be the best one out there.
So after getting the product and using it for about a month and a half now, I can say that this is the best utility knife I've ever used.
- Weight: It feels heavy and firm/sturdy in my hands, and not like a cheap toy
- Capacity: Holds 5+ spare blades in the storage compartment
- It cuts! It's also very sharp (but I guess that depends on the blades you get)
- Very easy to use
- String cutting feature is nice, but I don't use it very often
I feel like if I ever went camping, or was trying to survive in the outdoors, this is one of the tools I'd have with me, simply because it is so versatile.
I'd like to reiterate what another reviewer, Eric Pruss said: the instructions that come with this tool aren't very detailed, and I had to follow Eric's suggestions to be able to change and install blades properly. The key is that you have to put the blade switch all the way to the forward position, and then fully depress the yellow button when installing or removing the blade.
I highly recommend this product, and would by more of them if and when I need to.
Horrible design 
2008-05-12
Just received this knife. It jams very easily and the blade is hard to install. Opening the handle to get at the stored blades is cumbersome as well. Needless complexity. I have to get a band aid now, gotta go!
Thanks Eric! 2008-05-04
Eric,
Thanks so much for showing me that. I haven't used it in awhile and I had not idea how I got the blade to stay in before. I got it now. This is a good knife once you get it all locked up exactly like Eric said.
Amy
Blade slips out of locked position 
2008-01-13
Retractable Utility Knife, Contractor Grade Push Button Quick Blade Change, No Tools Required, Swing Out Blade Storage, Integrated String Cutting Feature, Retractable Slide, Ergonomically Designed.
Not so 'instant' 2008-01-04
While the tips presented by other reviewers work, at times, I still believe the instant change feature is not reliable enough. I've been frustrated too many times, because the blade won't come out easily. Then, when I try to change the blade like any other utility knife (by opening it up), I get even more frustrated because the two halves of the knife do not easily come apart. The knife wasn't designed to be opened, because it has the 'instant' change feature. When the instant change feature works, it's great; it just doesn't work 100% of the time.
Workhorse Powerhouse 2007-09-16
I have owned the same knife for five years and not once has it let me down. Changing blades is very easy and quick. Knife holds five blades and is easy to access the storage compartment. I recommend this item for anyone who needs a superior, affordable knife.
Almost perfect 2007-07-09
Advantages:
+ Knife has the right weight, the handle is easy to grip, and I find it more comfortable than the flat-handle of models with a folding lock-back blade.
+ Easy access to the spare-blade compartment, without the need of a screwdriver
+ Easy to change blades, (if you follow the instructions), again without the need of a screwdriver
+ I use the string cutter to remove tags dangling from new items and, when I have easy access to it, even to cut zip plastic ties.
This knife would be perfect if it didn't have the following flaw. The knife is supposed to have 3-stops in the slider button that pulls the blade out. When I use the last stop to extend the blade all the way out, it is difficult to tell whether the blade has engaged the stop, or whether if you push it, the blade will go back in. I don't hear a "click" in this position. I don't know if I got a lemon, but I always need to pull the blade in and out to make sure the blade will stay put. After I do that, everything works fine. I don't have this problem when I use the other two stops that pull the blade only partially out. This defeats the one-hand use advantage that it would have had over folding lock-back models.
Hasn't failed on me yet 2006-11-01
This things works great, I never had a problem getting the blade in or out, and have owned the tool for over a year now (it came packaged with a tape). I'm extremely pleased, especially since I don't need to use a screwdriver (real nice when you're up on a roof, or cutting lots of drywall).
