@@Survival-gyver yes that is the one I'm referring to. I thought that was a cool feature, unlike the last utility knife on your video where you have to open it up to extract a new blade this one only requires you to remove the old blade, retract the lever and push it back out to have a new blade.
thanks for showing these. was choosing which one to get, almost got the scraper, but propriety blades made me feel icky, and I thought all of them needed to have them branded blades. might get the folding one with the pry bar and nail puller.
The retractable guard knife is the only fixed blade worth using. Saves toolbags while maintaining the rigidity and simplicity of a fixed blade knife. Good for applications that would strain the mechanics of a retractable blade knife or strain the blade release on the folding variants. My 5-in-1 electricians knife blade release was getting gunked up internally (insulation, dry wall, etc...). A note to anyone interested in the 5-in-1: don't flick the bit holder like the knife portion. Your backup screw driver will become a backup bit launcher
With the magazine knife, do you ever accidentally release the magazine while using it? In other words, ever have a premature evacuation? And thanks for the review. This is ia the only video I have found that is this comprehensive. 👍
I've never accidentally ejected a magazine, it wont let you when a blade is deployed. And I know my video's tend to be boring, but I try to give the most complete review, for both pro's and cons that I can.
Sorry if I missed it mentioned in comments. Retractable pry bar on the 5 in 1 electrician utility knife. So far my fave is that 5 in 1. Sub compact is kinda nice no frills, and the angled utility knife is great but because of the size... Doing work in doors....if I wear a pouch I find it is hard to find good pouch placement and or it's hitting walls/door casing/jobs. The 5 in 1 due to it's weight and actual angles will probably remain my go to. Subcompact sometimes takes pressure to sink into your pocket, has harsher angles if you are rummaging for keys in same pocket, despite the 5 in 1 weight it is easier to get into your pocket, and it sinks back in pocket quickly. Plus semi useful added features.
14:08 I think this is a great idea. The main problem with retractable utility knives is that the blades have a problem while pulling through caulking or drywall. The retention often fails and the blade will pull out. I want to buy a Delphin, but their blades are fixed. I can't use that style because while installing flooring or any other job that's done on the floor, I know will cut myself or the flooring while I'm moving around.
Thanks for comparing them all. Rly helped decide on which ones I want. Also the blade release is so u can turn the blade around and use the other perfectly good unused side of the blade. If u just eject it after 1 edge is dull then it's a lot of waste over over time if you use it daily. Seems counter intuitive tho ( your point ) cuz the whole concept is a quick auto reload knife. It is as long as your ok with only use half of each blade.
You are correct. Typically you could change the blades around, and I didn't even think I needed to show it. In my line of work, we are not allowed to change the blades around, the company I work for, sends the half used blades to another company, where they are reloaded into packs by a machine, and then sent back to us. As butt backwards as that is, my understanding of the reason behind it was that our company got sued for damages resulting in an employee who went to change a blade around, got a cut, and it got infected. That infection resulted in sepsis, where that employee lost a few fingers. This was about a decade before I even started there, and that's not even that strange of a rule for us.
That one with the sliding guard should have had an auto protracting guard. It would have had a spot in workplaces that ban most kinds of knives except 'safety' ones
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Just an FYI, the purpose of the blade release is to remove your blade then pull the lever back down and forward again and it has a new blade in it.
@@jasonbutler844 If your talking about the loadable mag one, you can use it that way, you can also load blades from the front.
@@Survival-gyver yes that is the one I'm referring to. I thought that was a cool feature, unlike the last utility knife on your video where you have to open it up to extract a new blade this one only requires you to remove the old blade, retract the lever and push it back out to have a new blade.
thanks for showing these. was choosing which one to get, almost got the scraper, but propriety blades made me feel icky, and I thought all of them needed to have them branded blades. might get the folding one with the pry bar and nail puller.
Yup, only the scraper uses special blades, other than the scraper, any blade should work.
Thanks for doing this. Very informative. I have the scraper utility knife. I notice the blades get dull quickly. Any recommendations on that?
Use water as a lubricant. Razor blades usually don't last long as scrapers, but adding a little bit of water can help.
The retractable guard knife is the only fixed blade worth using. Saves toolbags while maintaining the rigidity and simplicity of a fixed blade knife. Good for applications that would strain the mechanics of a retractable blade knife or strain the blade release on the folding variants. My 5-in-1 electricians knife blade release was getting gunked up internally (insulation, dry wall, etc...).
A note to anyone interested in the 5-in-1: don't flick the bit holder like the knife portion. Your backup screw driver will become a backup bit launcher
I hate how thick they made the knives. That's a whole pickle you have to carry around.
Well they are for professionals, typically those that use work belts and pouches.
@@Survival-gyver I'm specifically disappointed with the 5 in 1. I don't think it has to be as thick as it is.
I have tje same issue with the sub compact.
It works great till you need to replace the blade. It's the only one i do not recommend.
With the magazine knife, do you ever accidentally release the magazine while using it? In other words, ever have a premature evacuation? And thanks for the review. This is ia the only video I have found that is this comprehensive. 👍
I've never accidentally ejected a magazine, it wont let you when a blade is deployed. And I know my video's tend to be boring, but I try to give the most complete review, for both pro's and cons that I can.
@Survival-gyver Thanks for the reply. On my way now to pick up a few of these knives. 👍
@@EM-fi2qg Your welcome, and enjoy.
Sorry if I missed it mentioned in comments. Retractable pry bar on the 5 in 1 electrician utility knife. So far my fave is that 5 in 1. Sub compact is kinda nice no frills, and the angled utility knife is great but because of the size... Doing work in doors....if I wear a pouch I find it is hard to find good pouch placement and or it's hitting walls/door casing/jobs. The 5 in 1 due to it's weight and actual angles will probably remain my go to. Subcompact sometimes takes pressure to sink into your pocket, has harsher angles if you are rummaging for keys in same pocket, despite the 5 in 1 weight it is easier to get into your pocket, and it sinks back in pocket quickly. Plus semi useful added features.
I agree.
Lowes showing #3 - TB-H4-12-IM - out of stock. AliExpress seems to be the only on that has it in inventory.
14:08 I think this is a great idea. The main problem with retractable utility knives is that the blades have a problem while pulling through caulking or drywall. The retention often fails and the blade will pull out. I want to buy a Delphin, but their blades are fixed. I can't use that style because while installing flooring or any other job that's done on the floor, I know will cut myself or the flooring while I'm moving around.
Interesting, I didn't think of it in that way. Thank you.
Thanks for comparing them all. Rly helped decide on which ones I want. Also the blade release is so u can turn the blade around and use the other perfectly good unused side of the blade. If u just eject it after 1 edge is dull then it's a lot of waste over over time if you use it daily. Seems counter intuitive tho ( your point ) cuz the whole concept is a quick auto reload knife. It is as long as your ok with only use half of each blade.
You are correct. Typically you could change the blades around, and I didn't even think I needed to show it. In my line of work, we are not allowed to change the blades around, the company I work for, sends the half used blades to another company, where they are reloaded into packs by a machine, and then sent back to us. As butt backwards as that is, my understanding of the reason behind it was that our company got sued for damages resulting in an employee who went to change a blade around, got a cut, and it got infected. That infection resulted in sepsis, where that employee lost a few fingers. This was about a decade before I even started there, and that's not even that strange of a rule for us.
With the reloadable knife if you take the main blade out while the magazine is in and pull the lever down and back up it’ll reload the blade
Interesting, I did not try that. Thank you.
That last knife the blade is still sticking out slightly not a good retraction safety concern
That one with the sliding guard should have had an auto protracting guard. It would have had a spot in workplaces that ban most kinds of knives except 'safety' ones
Good point.
Nice review
Thank you.