kjarmund t1_iund8g0 wrote on November 1, 2022 at 5:18 PM

I rarely use scissors, so any brand will do it for me. But Olfa box cutters are excellent - I am very picky when it comes to box cutter knives, as I use them for stripping wires, and no other knife comes even close to my Olfa.

ransuru OP t1_iunf7gt wrote on November 1, 2022 at 5:30 PM

I was thinking about getting an Olfa box cutters. I will add this to my next tool purchase.

kjarmund t1_iungh1z wrote on November 1, 2022 at 5:38 PM

Depends on your preference, but the details that are a MUST for me:

- blade can be extended with one hand. No wheel lock type.

- that wedge-like thing at the back of the handle. It has a million uses.

This is the model I stick to: https://olfa.com/collections/professional/products/18mm-la-x-fiberglass-utility-knife

The 23mm variabt is also nice, but 18mm is enough for me.

smellycoat t1_iup7k7w wrote on November 2, 2022 at 12:33 AM

https://www.bosch-professional.com/gb/en/products/knife-set-2pc-1600A016BM

These are great. The folding one on the right, I mean. I find the fixed blade more practical for bigger knives that you’re likely to be putting some force into. It’s perfectly rigid with no rattle while it’s open, and the flippy bit is loose enough that you can flick it open if you hold down the red button, making it incredibly satisfying to use.

Olfa make some awesome small craft knives with retractable blades though, my favourite is their stainless steel 30 degree blade. I like the long blade in the smaller light duty form factor, I use the full length a lot for scraping and long sweeping cuts.