For those of us who work in warehouses and are knife lovers, these blend our two worlds perfectly. I love my tirant v3 for breaking down pallets and the quick change blade is a winner.
I started carrying one independently and was pleasantly surprised to find that it became a trend. It means more competition on the market, which means better knives and blades for me.
None of these should be viewed as utility knife alternatives. They are more EDC pocket knives. Fastback is excellent on a job site, but it's overkill almost everywhere else.
I use a Fastback (without the bit holder) for my fast food job where my primary role is putting away and rotating stock so I have to cut a lot of boxes (since we cut the flaps off of boxes currently in use) and I found that going through that much cardboard was dulling my usual EDC knife (Buck 285) very quickly so I picked up the Fastback for $12 at Home Depot and it's perfect for the job.
I've had my Gerber Razor ss an edc for 20 years... these are fancy, but I got a true and true. Good to know ppl are catching up with the simplistic Razor
I don’t have that skill and I’ve tried , so I either have to drive an hour to a shop to get my knives sharpened or send them in and wait. So I keep my knives only to carry and use a box cutter for daily
And even those who can sharpen well don’t always enjoy doing it, or want to spend the time it takes to sharpen them enough compete with how sharp and thin disposable blades are.
When I gift a buddy a knife, it's way easier to just give them something like this and never worry about having to sharpen it for them. Being able to just swap in a new blade is something everyone understands, but it also gives them a glimpse into the world of high end knife mechanisms. Best of both worlds.
I love my Klein Flickblade. The bit driver with extra impact extension makes it perfect for my job as a fleet manager. I carry a notepad holder with a rubber bit carrier for 10 extra bits, extra blades, Bluetooth ear piece etc.
I daily carry one of those balisong " butterfly" utility knives ,luv it, its a blast and does the job i need it to but just bought the exo gravity to add to the rotation
i have the exceed tirant v3, and i absolutely love it. when looking for for a flipper utility knife i wanted one for edc and not work. its perfect for it. at work ill take a simple milwaukee fastback.
The fastback 1505 is awesome just got one, all the features plus you can carry a extra blade, have basically two screwdrivers, a bottle opener and a wire stripper all for 10-20 dollars. It cant be beat
I have had and been using a Rexford RUT for many years, and I think nothing beats it. It does require two hands to deploy the blade, but it is so slim durable and reliable, I've never seen anything better.
I also carry a Rexford R.U.T. V5 and I love it. But then I found the exceed designs TiRant Razor-M and I’ve carry it exclusively for 5 months. One handed same size as the Rexford and has a very unique magnetic lock up. Plus a pocket clip. I highly recommend checking it out if you like the R.U.T.
Ive got to have quick change and extra blade storage Right now im carrying the olight/oknife version of these (otacle) and i love it. Its super light due to the carbon fiber handles, its really thin, but it doesnt have quick change blades or spare storage. This is why im looking to replace it.
I got a Reate Exo M, mine came with a spare insert for box cutters. I was pretty pumped on that since I don't need to buy the box cutter version as well. My favorite fidget knife now.
The main reason I carry a edc utility knife ( olight Otacle ) is because it is illegal to carry a knife on you where I live. But seeing I need to cut boxes etc it’s easier to explain a small utility knife than it is to explain a “normal” knife. The second reason is it’s faster to change a blade than it is to sharpen one.
I have an idea that have been tumbling in my head for about 12 years of a utility knife that has an over center locking mechanism like the jars with the latch to lock the blade in to reduce blade play and a cross bar lock/demko shark lock hybrid but haven't gotten around to it because i live in an apartment
for like 13 bucks cant beat the gerber eab..modded the handle for extra space for liner lock and grinded blade finger protector for at least 80%blade usage... lasted for like 15 years. finally replaced because blade retention screw stripped
I have a Gerber Gear EAB Pocket Knife with Money Clip, that I got after seeing a friend EDC it, but never got into carrying it much. A good basic EDC utility knife. My favorite EDC utility knife of the moment is the Olight Otacle U1 Carbon Fiber Small Folding Tool for $25. I find it more comfortable and faster. Another advantage of the latter is that if one forgets they have it, and need to pass a checkpoint, one can remove and dispose of the blade without tools.
Love all three mate, they are all cool & has individual functionality. The Pichi G9 would be awesome with a clip, even more if it's affordable to blue collar workers. Let's say in aluminium etc. For detail & precise work we much prefer the blade to be tighten down rather than it just being hold in place. Great vid as always. Cheers from Australia.
i would like to add the pressure cult nomad. its tsa friendly when the blade is not in. when it is, its a fixed blade and it comes with the hex wrench to change the blade out. its a good self defense option that makes it through most check points. its become of my favorite edc knives.
I love my Milwaukee fastback with the screwdriver. It's been my edc knife since it came out. I'll still carry something like an Esee fixed blade into the woods, but for true edc, the razor blade is perfect. I also dont think the fastback is large at all, and maybe even flys under the radar better than the fancy knives you showed. the fastback just looks like a mundane work tool, not anything threatening.
When I bought mine, it came with a small version in the two-pack, if size is a concern. Of course then you do not have the screwdriver handy. Choices, choices.
I love my TiRant RAZOR V3 with the pry bar attachment. Incredibly light and thin, easy to use flipper and my only complaint is that I don't swap the blade enough to get used to the tool less mechanism.
I have the arena accessories ti , civivi utility and the exceed designs ti rant v2. 8 out of 10 I grab the tirant v2. My only gripe with the civivi is the locking screw. I was hoping the locking wheel would fit from the arena accessories . Ofc it didn’t
I’ve already got the Civivi, Reate, Olight, and a titanium flipper utility knife. The Olight is the smallest; I’ve cut the palm of my hand closing it. I’ve got a Pichi on the way. So far I prefer the Reate but mainly because it’s fun to play with, lol. The Civivi is second. If the Olight were just a little longer and had a reversible clip it would be perfect.
For every day carry, out of the 3, the Pichi for sure... looks great, TI, small and compact, and for light work that easy change, reversible blade is perfect... i only wish it had a pocket clip
You absolutely need to check out the TiRant Razor V3. Truly a killer and streamlined option that is an excellent every day carry. No tool to change the blade with no parts or screws that can get lost. ...Plus it is super customizable and a fun flipper fidget.
I freaking LOVE my prybrid. You might want to check out the Nuknives utility knife or the 9TiEDC utility knife. I haven't got them yet but they look solid and don't need a T8 to change the blade.
I have an aluminum Keychain utility knife that's been on my Keychain for 7 or 8 years now. It's light, not very safe, and handy. 11/10 would reccomend.
I have both the civivi elementum utility and the reote exo u the problem i had was that no mater how tight i got the screw on the civivi the screw would loosen up while i was working and end up going to open it with the flipper tap and the blade would shoot off some where
@ChrispyThings did it the 1st time I opened it out of the box then 2 other times at work. Kinda sucks cause I really liked it but ended up ordering the reote exo u after the 3rd time
I also have not had that happen, but if it does, I'll blue loctite it. I'm using this as a EDC pocket knife, so it should not need frequent blade changes.
i used to have some little folding utility knife when i did building maintenance for a hospital but it was more or less a razor blade holder because i was constantly using it to scrape things off of surfaces and i carried a regular knife as well. when i got back into construction i was doing underground utilities and i had just bought six Kershaw 1775 od-1 knives and that was the only knife i used for six years i didn’t carry a second knife i had like a gentleman’s folder with some extra making parts so it was a high maintenance knife that i out through a hard use application for that long and really enjoyed that experience everyone around me carried utility knives and i always felt like i used my knife a lot more than anyone around me. i don’t want to explain everything about prison gangs or really get into that story but i ended up with ptsd pretty bad a a few years and it’s been a couple years since i’ve had an episode i had to quit drinking entirely but anyway i started getting a lot more into knives after that and carrying multiple knives and finding ones that pair well together. i kept taking construction jobs after that too so i’ve revisited the utility blade knives and even though i find them useful here and there i don’t really like them. i like the bit driver on the fast back but i couldn’t stand the rest of it so i gave it away to someone who had lost theirs. i’ve had a cool one for a while i can’t remember what it is but it’s titanium and it slides out and it just sits by the front door in case my wife wants to use it for boxes or something. and then they one i grab out of my tool box when i need it at work is the swedish style “shark knife utility knife” and i really like it. it is a fixed blades version made specifically for roofers and carpet layers with a really large funky looking handle which is very ergonomic and it has a bi directional cheap plastic sheath that also has a pocket clip so its like a pocket fixed blade and it has a dial you unscrew and the handle folds open and you can store another ten blades inside. i like it because i think it is really trashy and sloppy to leave used razor blades around a job site and this way when i’m changing the blades i can stash my old used blades back in the handle with the rest of them until i get back to ground level and it’s fun to use and carry but it’s still not nearly as enjoyable for me as carrying a regular knife so it lives in my tool box and i’ll fetch it if i need it that bad. i am probably going to get the exo because it is the only california legal gravity knife ever and the civivi looks cool but i know i wouldn’t ever use it so i would just give it to someone else. come to think of it ive had my shark knife about eight years now and i do see sometimes a custom made utility fixed blade knife pop up without the weird looking shark handle and the cheap plastic sheath and it is really convincing but all the ones i’ve seen have the civivi problem that there’s a screw holding the blade in place which requires a separate tool to change the blades so i haven’t found the right one just yet but that’s more or less what i’m looking for in a utility knife is maybe a slightly classier version of what is already working for me in a fixed blade version
My last statement is on the the Arena Pocket knife Utility knife. If it had the blade exchange like the Tirant V3 I would over look the pocket clip and that would be my first pick. Thanks for your reviews.
so far my favourite utility knife has been the titaner raven it uses olfa ckb2 blades, which are much thicker than standard utility blades, and much much longer i still treat it as a regular knife and sharpen it, but i will use and abuse the blade without worry of it breaking or chipping since i can just easily replace the blade in less than a minute. they have a quick change version out now too. the biggest downside is the olfa blades are quite hard to get in canada, and are at MINIMUM $2 a blade, usually more.
I got an utility like the Pichi G9 with and a Gerber Dime for work, I ended up using them both kinda interchangeably cuz of the dime's box opener, man I love that thing and I wish they'd still sell the dime around here.
Not yet. I’ve carried it during my last 2 jobs exclusively and haven’t had the screw come loose yet. I’m aware of it though and keeping an eye on it. If it happens I’ll do an update video
@@ChrispyThings thank you I really want to get this, but it has me looking at the olight instead because the last thing I want is to flip my knife open and the blade to hit somebody. Also, somebody in another comment section gave the size of a thumb screw that would fit in it
Sharpening is a skill that must be learned properly. This eliminates all of that. At my job I use a utility every single day. I buy a 50 pack of blades go through it, buy another 50 no sweat! That Reate is a beauty.
I've owned the majority of the knives shown here, down to my last favourites Exo, Civivi, Exceeds, and have the Pichi on the way. I absolutely love all of them, Civivi might have to be my favourite, just because of multiple deployments, and that the blade is fixed with a screw. Finally, a utility that is well made and the blade doesn't come out when getting stuck in materials. Can't wait to see how th Pichi is in hand.
OKnife Otacle U1. Affordable (nearly half of the Elementum), thumbscrew instead of the T8, compact with carbon fibre/G10 scales. Has similar looks/build to a Benchmade Mini CF Bugout knife.
@@thorin693 I have to be careful of small knives with narrow handles such as the Splint. I do not have any problem with the Olight Otacle U1 Carbon Fiber Small Folding Tool as it has a broad handle. Lay it in your hand/palm with the blade side up. Your thumb and index finger should be pinching the rail or bar lock buttons on each side. Your middle finger should be resting on the clip if right handed; if left handed, just a similar position--essentially your fingers are curled down out of the way. Now pull back on the rail lock and flip open or closed. There is no way for the blade to contact your hand. This also works fine without the blade so anyone can safely practice. Some caveats. I like the Otacle U1 so much I bought an extra. I just realized the screw was so tight I could not unscrew it or screw it by hand. Perhaps some locktite, debris or slight cross-threading? In any event I carefully used a pair of Knipex 87 01 125 pliers, using the front portion, to carefully grip the screw to avoid damaging/scratching it and now that I have worked it out and back in a couple times, fingers work fine. I also noticed early on that the spare was not as smooth as the original, then realized I must have used Nano-oil on the original. When I did this with the spare it too became smoothly operating. I colored the original one's jimping with a red magic marker so I can tell them apart. The temporary screw issue just reaffirms the "use your gear" before you deploy/carry it rule. An easy fix sitting at my desk with a small pair of pliers within reach. Realizing I had it before a TSA checkpoint, would not be so cool. It was really tight so I am not sure even scraping it against a sidewalk or something would have moved it, so I could remove the utility blade. One plus side, in any event, we are talking about a $25 tool that is replaceable (although they were out of stock for a while). A last caveat. When inserting a utility blade always make sure it is fully seated. If on the back hole the blade will still stick out slightly, so test it out with two hands to see if it is inserted properly. I think the secret is that when you are slipping in the blade, lift it up very slightly to lift the retention bar, as you slide it in. Then it inserts fully.
Since you asked... I would probably prefer the Civivi version. It is just traditional, simple, and a solid locked blade would give me piece of mind. I don't like the blade wobble of the fast changing versions. Also, not like I would be carrying extra blades with me. So as I get a new blade from my garage toolbox, I could easily remove the screw for a blade swap. However if I had to use a blade knife for work and need a quick change version, then I would probably go for a DeWalt or Milwaukee (preferred) version. Having a beefier version seems to be less stress on the hand.
Don’t sleep on the mossy oak folding utility knife. It’s about the size of a razor blade. Super thin and folds out a comfortable size. I can keep it clipped inside my pocket and still access the same pocket without any issues
I got a Reate and have yet to find any standard blades that fit. I've tried 3 common brands and all are too thick for it to lock into place. The Woodpecker brand that comes with it is not sold in the U.S., so I'm a little disappointed. Anyone know of a brand that fits?
Reate exo u is the one I would choose if I was to get one. Unfortunately not able to purchase here in Canada and I won’t spend my money on that. I have already have too many folders. 😂
Ive carried a bunch of different knives some expensive some not so expensive. Ive also carried multitools. For the last eight months ive been carrying a 9 dollar folding box cutter. I use it at work and in every day life. Its the perfect edc. Its cheap so if it gets lost i can easily buy a new one. Its always sharp. I never need to sharpen it and it does almost every cutting task ive needed to use it for. Im a park ranger so i do a wide range of different tasks. The only thing it kinda sucks at is cutting rope but it works. Also i haven't tried cleaning animals with it yet. My guess is that it wouldn't be very good for cleaning game. However, for everyday use its perfect.
The CIvi fails for me is the blade replace difficulty. Needs to be quick release. The Reate is interesting but not do inexpensive. None of these make me want to spend more money. A great review. Thanks.
I would probably go with the pichi because I really like the size. I like the looks of the civivi, but don't like that you need a screwdriver to change the blade. I'll also say to check out the review by gideon's tactical on the civivi utility knife. He was having issues with the screw backing out after a while and the blade falling off. Thanks for a good review of some different options!
As a building contractor the utility knife is the most used tool on a daily basis, next to a tape and a pencil. Also much more practical than a bladed knife
Another great point for these knives is the ability to remove the blade completely.... I used to fly a lot for work, I have forfeited so many great knives when I forgot they were in my pocket. With these, I could simply discard the blade. Same if you were entering a sports venue and forgot to remove your knife.
Yes, these are more EDC pocket knife alternatives. I have the civivi and I'm thrilled with it for edc, but I would absolutely grab a fastback for real work.
I'm a huge fan of your channel but just like wallets and other things our opinions are usually different. To each their own my good sir, because i love the butterfly from arena accessories and used it every day at work for months. Now i use the gravity one. I also have just about every utility blade you do lol and the butterfly was my favorite until the gravity feom reate if thats how you spell it. And the one from pichi for the price doesn't feel that grate to me when i rip through boxes all day at work.
Brother I've been using the Milwaukee fastback has a storage for a extra blade and a driver a screw driver and mote functions and I got it for 5 dollars on clearance at my homedepot i have 5 of them brand new in package all for 5 dollars each. What do you mean you rather have these expensive boxcutters over a cheaper option it's a box cutter ....
Once again I’ll say it. These are EDC utility knives. Smaller, lighter, better materials. Easier to carry than traditional utility knives. The Fastback is great, I have 2 of them “brother” But this video isn’t about those bulky knives. If you want to carry the Fastback everyday, great! But generally people fine and use it for work purposes
I bet there is civivi utility mk 2 on the not so distant horizon. With either a different blade retainer or a tool in the scales. So all those with mk 1 will upgrade, marketing ploy?
Too bad there’s a photo with the Exceed Designs TiRant RAZOR for featured image, but not full comparison between the TiRant RAZOR. I bought the Pichi, thought it would be interesting but I don’t love it it, hard to deploy if you don’t lightly shift the panels without any grip, finicky design
I wanted to make this video featuring the 3 newest releases that people were anticipating. Plus, I had actually misplaced my TiRant V3 when I made this video so I had to leave it out. Then I found it again when I shot the thumbnail
@@ChrispyThings All good!! Good video nonetheless for sure! I wonder if my Pichi was not made right, or it's just me. You can't hold it tightly to let it deploy, but it's a neat concept.
Exceed Designs Tirant razor v3 for the win. although it it subjective I think it is far better looking than all 3 of these, and it has tool free blade swap. Waiting on someone to outdo them but no one has yet.
I love my Tirant Razor v3. The only thing is after using it for too long at a time there’s a slight hot spot on the body. But using it to open a single box from time to time is completely fine
Its smart for these companies to do. There are a lot of knife guys that work manual labor jobs and unfortunately a normal knife isnt always ideal. You have worry about messing your blade up and you can end up in a situation where you have a blade that is dull but you can't sit there for 20 min putting a good edge on it. With utility knives i can cut things on concrete or other hard surfaces and worst case scenario i throw another 3 cent blade in it thats razor sharp then move on with my day. Its just more convenient for some things.
I think allot of us into this hobby or whatever you want to call it...we all appreciate good build quality and materials. And that also means good blade steel. And that all tends to come with a higher price tag. We then also realise using our expensive knives for some hard use tasks is not a very nice concept in terms of what it could do to the blade. That's where a knife with a cheap and replaceable blade slots in perfectly. Not to replace our nice knives, but complement them.
I prefer Elementum way, but I don't think "all edge available " features are necessary.😅 only half of edge exposed and flip over is more logical. and make it "quick change", I will buy right now 😊
You said that they are good for people who hard-use their knives. I think the opposite is true. Most EDC content comes from people that don't use their gear, which is apparent from how "new" the gear looks. After they sold us on how much 200$ EDC pocket knives are important for all of us, although all their knife needs could easily be fulfilled with a cheap box cutter, these utility knives bridge the gap. They are trendy because some of us don't need to carry a knife at all but want to have one, for some reason.
I keep hearing the civivi blades coming out when popping out the blade. Ive seen a RUclipsr making a video on this. Garbage fastener for the blade. Not worth it if you have to find your own work around a bad design flaw
Similar function, and cheaper. Sharp?? Of course You don't need to sharpen it if the knife is dull, just replace it with the refill. save time and be more efficient.
@@ChrispyThings haha I understand but it's kinda like parking your Lamborghini next to your double wide with those razors ehh . real knife yeah I understand.
I liked the pichi design the best and was gonna buy one but it aint $89 any more. It's $116 early bird price and may be $193 full price which is the most ridiculous price I've ever seen for what it is. They are crazy if they think people are gonna spend $200 for a utility knife. It was already expensive at $89 but you said it's titanium so I can see the premium. Why not make it out of aluminum and put a $39.99 price tag on it.
I hate that it’s always a con the the civivi uses a screw to secure the blade. I don’t like the quick blade change systems cause it makes the knives feel cheep
It absolutely needs to be a tool less design to change the blades. It can still have a screw to make it more secure, but I should’ve need to carry a tool with e to change the blade if needed
3 key things for carrying these things------1 uses a normal utility blade---those proprietory ones hard pass 2---good lock up---if it fails then your losing digits 3---able to replace the blade easy---carried the Outdoor Edge many years but it was one shot deal as the blade replacement was stupid--- my choice nowadays is Olight Otacle U1 for light use and Coast DX126 for heavy use
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For those of us who work in warehouses and are knife lovers, these blend our two worlds perfectly. I love my tirant v3 for breaking down pallets and the quick change blade is a winner.
You should check out the o knife U1 and Otacle Pro
I just googled the tirant v3. That's what I really want. Why didn't he put that in the video? I'm getting that instead.
@@Jeeper906 Overall weight and quality alone are worth the wait on the tirant in my opinion. If you get one, I'd love to hear how you like it. 👍
@@Jeeper906it is by far the best real utility folder I've handled
@@TeeSqueezy I carry a TiRant V3 almost every day. Its a very well made knife for sure.
on the civvivi you could put in a screw with a flat head slot so it could be tightened and untightened with another utility blade. 👍👍
Good idea
it will still fall out. which is a problem with it.
Never has fallen out for me. But I'm not using this for hard work. Just edc easy duty
I started carrying one independently and was pleasantly surprised to find that it became a trend. It means more competition on the market, which means better knives and blades for me.
I always carry the Milwaukee fastback utility knife that has the bit driver…..It never leaves my edc sling bag👍🏻🙂
I use it professionally and it's not just cutting boxes. I beat it and it holds...... Safe ur money buy a fastback
None of these should be viewed as utility knife alternatives. They are more EDC pocket knives. Fastback is excellent on a job site, but it's overkill almost everywhere else.
I use a Fastback (without the bit holder) for my fast food job where my primary role is putting away and rotating stock so I have to cut a lot of boxes (since we cut the flaps off of boxes currently in use) and I found that going through that much cardboard was dulling my usual EDC knife (Buck 285) very quickly so I picked up the Fastback for $12 at Home Depot and it's perfect for the job.
Just got one myself loving it
I've had my Gerber Razor ss an edc for 20 years... these are fancy, but I got a true and true. Good to know ppl are catching up with the simplistic Razor
Not everyone can sharpen a blade so it makes life easier and they are cheaper.
I don’t have that skill and I’ve tried , so I either have to drive an hour to a shop to get my knives sharpened or send them in and wait. So I keep my knives only to carry and use a box cutter for daily
Work sharp makes a guided sharpener, it makes sharpening easy
And even those who can sharpen well don’t always enjoy doing it, or want to spend the time it takes to sharpen them enough compete with how sharp and thin disposable blades are.
Yes I'm also really bad at sharpening for some reason. I guess I am just impatient.
At work I go through a ton of cardboard and don't want to constantly sharpen my regular EDC knife.
When I gift a buddy a knife, it's way easier to just give them something like this and never worry about having to sharpen it for them. Being able to just swap in a new blade is something everyone understands, but it also gives them a glimpse into the world of high end knife mechanisms. Best of both worlds.
Knife nerds finally realizing a box cutter is the best at opening all their Amazon and BladeHQ boxes. 😂😂😂
You going to teach them oh wise one?
Naw. Real real knife nerds use nothing less than a $500 blade to open boxes.
I love my Klein Flickblade. The bit driver with extra impact extension makes it perfect for my job as a fleet manager. I carry a notepad holder with a rubber bit carrier for 10 extra bits, extra blades, Bluetooth ear piece etc.
I daily carry one of those balisong " butterfly" utility knives ,luv it, its a blast and does the job i need it to but just bought the exo gravity to add to the rotation
i have the exceed tirant v3, and i absolutely love it. when looking for for a flipper utility knife i wanted one for edc and not work. its perfect for it. at work ill take a simple milwaukee fastback.
I’m actually carrying that exact razor right now
Bought this one as well when I noticed the Civivi didn't offer quick release and needs a torx bit
These are great as they are more heavy duty with blade mounting and edge savers.
I generally use sliders: Gil-tek V1, Brass Vice Piranha, T&P Avis pry
The fastback 1505 is awesome just got one, all the features plus you can carry a extra blade, have basically two screwdrivers, a bottle opener and a wire stripper all for 10-20 dollars. It cant be beat
I have had and been using a Rexford RUT for many years, and I think nothing beats it. It does require two hands to deploy the blade, but it is so slim durable and reliable, I've never seen anything better.
I also carry a Rexford R.U.T. V5 and I love it. But then I found the exceed designs TiRant Razor-M and I’ve carry it exclusively for 5 months. One handed same size as the Rexford and has a very unique magnetic lock up. Plus a pocket clip. I highly recommend checking it out if you like the R.U.T.
Ive got to have quick change and extra blade storage
Right now im carrying the olight/oknife version of these (otacle) and i love it. Its super light due to the carbon fiber handles, its really thin, but it doesnt have quick change blades or spare storage. This is why im looking to replace it.
I got a Reate Exo M, mine came with a spare insert for box cutters. I was pretty pumped on that since I don't need to buy the box cutter version as well. My favorite fidget knife now.
The main reason I carry a edc utility knife ( olight Otacle ) is because it is illegal to carry a knife on you where I live. But seeing I need to cut boxes etc it’s easier to explain a small utility knife than it is to explain a “normal” knife.
The second reason is it’s faster to change a blade than it is to sharpen one.
Let me guess, you live in the UK?
I have an idea that have been tumbling in my head for about 12 years of a utility knife that has an over center locking mechanism like the jars with the latch to lock the blade in to reduce blade play and a cross bar lock/demko shark lock hybrid but haven't gotten around to it because i live in an apartment
for like 13 bucks cant beat the gerber eab..modded the handle for extra space for liner lock and grinded blade finger protector for at least 80%blade usage... lasted for like 15 years. finally replaced because blade retention screw stripped
I'm almost a 20 years for mine...it's a simplistic beast
I have a Gerber Gear EAB Pocket Knife with Money Clip, that I got after seeing a friend EDC it, but never got into carrying it much. A good basic EDC utility knife. My favorite EDC utility knife of the moment is the Olight Otacle U1 Carbon Fiber Small Folding Tool for $25. I find it more comfortable and faster. Another advantage of the latter is that if one forgets they have it, and need to pass a checkpoint, one can remove and dispose of the blade without tools.
Love all three mate, they are all cool & has individual functionality. The Pichi G9 would be awesome with a clip, even more if it's affordable to blue collar workers. Let's say in aluminium etc. For detail & precise work we much prefer the blade to be tighten down rather than it just being hold in place. Great vid as always. Cheers from Australia.
i would like to add the pressure cult nomad. its tsa friendly when the blade is not in. when it is, its a fixed blade and it comes with the hex wrench to change the blade out. its a good self defense option that makes it through most check points. its become of my favorite edc knives.
Great choice
The "SlideClick" from Magnus Macdonald is the absolute best EDC utility knife I've ever owned. Hope he comes out with V3 soon!!
I got one of those like a year ago or something and love it but he never has them in stock anymore
I love my Milwaukee fastback with the screwdriver. It's been my edc knife since it came out. I'll still carry something like an Esee fixed blade into the woods, but for true edc, the razor blade is perfect. I also dont think the fastback is large at all, and maybe even flys under the radar better than the fancy knives you showed. the fastback just looks like a mundane work tool, not anything threatening.
When I bought mine, it came with a small version in the two-pack, if size is a concern. Of course then you do not have the screwdriver handy. Choices, choices.
I love my Civivi elementum utility knive. Best 50 beat I spent
EDC utility knife gang. Spectrum Energetics Utilizer and the TiRant V3 are absolutely fantastic.
That Utilizer is pricey
I love my TiRant RAZOR V3 with the pry bar attachment. Incredibly light and thin, easy to use flipper and my only complaint is that I don't swap the blade enough to get used to the tool less mechanism.
I have the arena accessories ti , civivi utility and the exceed designs ti rant v2. 8 out of 10 I grab the tirant v2. My only gripe with the civivi is the locking screw. I was hoping the locking wheel would fit from the arena accessories . Ofc it didn’t
I’ve already got the Civivi, Reate, Olight, and a titanium flipper utility knife. The Olight is the smallest; I’ve cut the palm of my hand closing it. I’ve got a Pichi on the way. So far I prefer the Reate but mainly because it’s fun to play with, lol. The Civivi is second. If the Olight were just a little longer and had a reversible clip it would be perfect.
I want the civivi but Gideon’s tactical’s review said that the blade can come out during use since the lock is not very strong.
For every day carry, out of the 3, the Pichi for sure... looks great, TI, small and compact, and for light work that easy change, reversible blade is perfect... i only wish it had a pocket clip
You absolutely need to check out the TiRant Razor V3. Truly a killer and streamlined option that is an excellent every day carry. No tool to change the blade with no parts or screws that can get lost.
...Plus it is super customizable and a fun flipper fidget.
I have one. I made a video about it a while back. It’s awesome
TPT slide is the best utility knife in my opinion. I EDC it as a bartender, and I can’t live without it.
I freaking LOVE my prybrid. You might want to check out the Nuknives utility knife or the 9TiEDC utility knife. I haven't got them yet but they look solid and don't need a T8 to change the blade.
Definitely thanks for the info
I have an aluminum Keychain utility knife that's been on my Keychain for 7 or 8 years now. It's light, not very safe, and handy. 11/10 would reccomend.
I have both the civivi elementum utility and the reote exo u the problem i had was that no mater how tight i got the screw on the civivi the screw would loosen up while i was working and end up going to open it with the flipper tap and the blade would shoot off some where
That’s a problem. I haven’t had that issue yet
@ChrispyThings did it the 1st time I opened it out of the box then 2 other times at work. Kinda sucks cause I really liked it but ended up ordering the reote exo u after the 3rd time
I also have not had that happen, but if it does, I'll blue loctite it. I'm using this as a EDC pocket knife, so it should not need frequent blade changes.
Had my reate for bout a month now.Use it everyday and love it.
It’s awesome
i used to have some little folding utility knife when i did building maintenance for a hospital but it was more or less a razor blade holder because i was constantly using it to scrape things off of surfaces and i carried a regular knife as well. when i got back into construction i was doing underground utilities and i had just bought six Kershaw 1775 od-1 knives and that was the only knife i used for six years i didn’t carry a second knife i had like a gentleman’s folder with some extra making parts so it was a high maintenance knife that i out through a hard use application for that long and really enjoyed that experience everyone around me carried utility knives and i always felt like i used my knife a lot more than anyone around me. i don’t want to explain everything about prison gangs or really get into that story but i ended up with ptsd pretty bad a a few years and it’s been a couple years since i’ve had an episode i had to quit drinking entirely but anyway i started getting a lot more into knives after that and carrying multiple knives and finding ones that pair well together. i kept taking construction jobs after that too so i’ve revisited the utility blade knives and even though i find them useful here and there i don’t really like them. i like the bit driver on the fast back but i couldn’t stand the rest of it so i gave it away to someone who had lost theirs. i’ve had a cool one for a while i can’t remember what it is but it’s titanium and it slides out and it just sits by the front door in case my wife wants to use it for boxes or something. and then they one i grab out of my tool box when i need it at work is the swedish style “shark knife utility knife” and i really like it. it is a fixed blades version made specifically for roofers and carpet layers with a really large funky looking handle which is very ergonomic and it has a bi directional cheap plastic sheath that also has a pocket clip so its like a pocket fixed blade and it has a dial you unscrew and the handle folds open and you can store another ten blades inside. i like it because i think it is really trashy and sloppy to leave used razor blades around a job site and this way when i’m changing the blades i can stash my old used blades back in the handle with the rest of them until i get back to ground level and it’s fun to use and carry but it’s still not nearly as enjoyable for me as carrying a regular knife so it lives in my tool box and i’ll fetch it if i need it that bad. i am probably going to get the exo because it is the only california legal gravity knife ever and the civivi looks cool but i know i wouldn’t ever use it so i would just give it to someone else. come to think of it ive had my shark knife about eight years now and i do see sometimes a custom made utility fixed blade knife pop up without the weird looking shark handle and the cheap plastic sheath and it is really convincing but all the ones i’ve seen have the civivi problem that there’s a screw holding the blade in place which requires a separate tool to change the blades so i haven’t found the right one just yet but that’s more or less what i’m looking for in a utility knife is maybe a slightly classier version of what is already working for me in a fixed blade version
My last statement is on the the Arena Pocket knife Utility knife. If it had the blade exchange like the Tirant V3 I would over look the pocket clip and that would be my first pick. Thanks for your reviews.
so far my favourite utility knife has been the titaner raven
it uses olfa ckb2 blades, which are much thicker than standard utility blades, and much much longer
i still treat it as a regular knife and sharpen it, but i will use and abuse the blade without worry of it breaking or chipping since i can just easily replace the blade in less than a minute.
they have a quick change version out now too.
the biggest downside is the olfa blades are quite hard to get in canada, and are at MINIMUM $2 a blade, usually more.
I got an utility like the Pichi G9 with and a Gerber Dime for work, I ended up using them both kinda interchangeably cuz of the dime's box opener, man I love that thing and I wish they'd still sell the dime around here.
@crispythings I keep hearing that the civivi blade keeps coming loose and flying out when deployed. Have you experienced this?
Not yet. I’ve carried it during my last 2 jobs exclusively and haven’t had the screw come loose yet. I’m aware of it though and keeping an eye on it. If it happens I’ll do an update video
@@ChrispyThings thank you I really want to get this, but it has me looking at the olight instead because the last thing I want is to flip my knife open and the blade to hit somebody. Also, somebody in another comment section gave the size of a thumb screw that would fit in it
Sharpening is a skill that must be learned properly. This eliminates all of that. At my job I use a utility every single day. I buy a 50 pack of blades go through it, buy another 50 no sweat! That Reate is a beauty.
Even when learned, its still time consuming.
For many years I have used a kershaw whirlwind sharpened to a razors edge. I mostly open water heater boxes. It broke😢. I’m lost man.
I've owned the majority of the knives shown here, down to my last favourites Exo, Civivi, Exceeds, and have the Pichi on the way. I absolutely love all of them, Civivi might have to be my favourite, just because of multiple deployments, and that the blade is fixed with a screw. Finally, a utility that is well made and the blade doesn't come out when getting stuck in materials. Can't wait to see how th Pichi is in hand.
OKnife Otacle U1. Affordable (nearly half of the Elementum), thumbscrew instead of the T8, compact with carbon fibre/G10 scales. Has similar looks/build to a Benchmade Mini CF Bugout knife.
I have the otacle the handle is way to short, I have to close it 2 handed to keep from cutting the palm of my hand.
The Olight Otacle U1 Carbon Fiber Small Folding Tool is my current overall favorite EDC utility knife.
@@thorin693 I have to be careful of small knives with narrow handles such as the Splint. I do not have any problem with the Olight Otacle U1 Carbon Fiber Small Folding Tool as it has a broad handle. Lay it in your hand/palm with the blade side up. Your thumb and index finger should be pinching the rail or bar lock buttons on each side. Your middle finger should be resting on the clip if right handed; if left handed, just a similar position--essentially your fingers are curled down out of the way. Now pull back on the rail lock and flip open or closed. There is no way for the blade to contact your hand. This also works fine without the blade so anyone can safely practice.
Some caveats. I like the Otacle U1 so much I bought an extra. I just realized the screw was so tight I could not unscrew it or screw it by hand. Perhaps some locktite, debris or slight cross-threading? In any event I carefully used a pair of Knipex 87 01 125 pliers, using the front portion, to carefully grip the screw to avoid damaging/scratching it and now that I have worked it out and back in a couple times, fingers work fine. I also noticed early on that the spare was not as smooth as the original, then realized I must have used Nano-oil on the original. When I did this with the spare it too became smoothly operating. I colored the original one's jimping with a red magic marker so I can tell them apart. The temporary screw issue just reaffirms the "use your gear" before you deploy/carry it rule. An easy fix sitting at my desk with a small pair of pliers within reach. Realizing I had it before a TSA checkpoint, would not be so cool. It was really tight so I am not sure even scraping it against a sidewalk or something would have moved it, so I could remove the utility blade. One plus side, in any event, we are talking about a $25 tool that is replaceable (although they were out of stock for a while). A last caveat. When inserting a utility blade always make sure it is fully seated. If on the back hole the blade will still stick out slightly, so test it out with two hands to see if it is inserted properly. I think the secret is that when you are slipping in the blade, lift it up very slightly to lift the retention bar, as you slide it in. Then it inserts fully.
Since you asked... I would probably prefer the Civivi version. It is just traditional, simple, and a solid locked blade would give me piece of mind. I don't like the blade wobble of the fast changing versions.
Also, not like I would be carrying extra blades with me. So as I get a new blade from my garage toolbox, I could easily remove the screw for a blade swap. However if I had to use a blade knife for work and need a quick change version, then I would probably go for a DeWalt or Milwaukee (preferred) version. Having a beefier version seems to be less stress on the hand.
Don’t sleep on the mossy oak folding utility knife. It’s about the size of a razor blade. Super thin and folds out a comfortable size. I can keep it clipped inside my pocket and still access the same pocket without any issues
I've been wanting a reate utility since the exo came out initially. Never thought they'd actually do it.
I got a Reate and have yet to find any standard blades that fit. I've tried 3 common brands and all are too thick for it to lock into place. The Woodpecker brand that comes with it is not sold in the U.S., so I'm a little disappointed. Anyone know of a brand that fits?
For a ups driver the gerber is a life changer
I like the screw. Extremely secure and zero play.
Reate exo u is the one I would choose if I was to get one. Unfortunately not able to purchase here in Canada and I won’t spend my money on that. I have already have too many folders. 😂
Ive carried a bunch of different knives some expensive some not so expensive. Ive also carried multitools. For the last eight months ive been carrying a 9 dollar folding box cutter. I use it at work and in every day life. Its the perfect edc. Its cheap so if it gets lost i can easily buy a new one. Its always sharp. I never need to sharpen it and it does almost every cutting task ive needed to use it for. Im a park ranger so i do a wide range of different tasks. The only thing it kinda sucks at is cutting rope but it works. Also i haven't tried cleaning animals with it yet. My guess is that it wouldn't be very good for cleaning game. However, for everyday use its perfect.
I’m looking for something cheep and cheerful, like under £20 what do you guys recommend?
The CIvi fails for me is the blade replace difficulty. Needs to be quick release. The Reate is interesting but not do inexpensive. None of these make me want to spend more money. A great review. Thanks.
I would probably go with the pichi because I really like the size. I like the looks of the civivi, but don't like that you need a screwdriver to change the blade.
I'll also say to check out the review by gideon's tactical on the civivi utility knife. He was having issues with the screw backing out after a while and the blade falling off.
Thanks for a good review of some different options!
Fastback is my go to for a EDC work knife and around $16 can’t beat it 😊
I have 2 👍🏻
As a building contractor the utility knife is the most used tool on a daily basis, next to a tape and a pencil. Also much more practical than a bladed knife
Lately I’ve been using mine waaay more than a folder.
the problem with the civivi is that the screw backs out. another reviewer had that problem multiple times during testing
Outdoor Edge SlideWinder, Rexford RUT
I like the PICHI design, but wish it had a small clip for it. All are nice though
A clip would be nice but I actually like the holder it came with
Definitely the Pichi. Grade 5 Ti, compact & easy blade change. Win ×3.
Another great point for these knives is the ability to remove the blade completely....
I used to fly a lot for work, I have forfeited so many great knives when I forgot they were in my pocket. With these, I could simply discard the blade.
Same if you were entering a sports venue and forgot to remove your knife.
These are nice for casual/relaxed use. But for work I would go with my milwaukee fastback or my ToughBuilt.
Exactly
Yes, these are more EDC pocket knife alternatives. I have the civivi and I'm thrilled with it for edc, but I would absolutely grab a fastback for real work.
What is that one on the far left in the thumbnail?
I'm a huge fan of your channel but just like wallets and other things our opinions are usually different. To each their own my good sir, because i love the butterfly from arena accessories and used it every day at work for months. Now i use the gravity one. I also have just about every utility blade you do lol and the butterfly was my favorite until the gravity feom reate if thats how you spell it. And the one from pichi for the price doesn't feel that grate to me when i rip through boxes all day at work.
Brother I've been using the Milwaukee fastback has a storage for a extra blade and a driver a screw driver and mote functions and I got it for 5 dollars on clearance at my homedepot i have 5 of them brand new in package all for 5 dollars each. What do you mean you rather have these expensive boxcutters over a cheaper option it's a box cutter ....
Once again I’ll say it. These are EDC utility knives. Smaller, lighter, better materials. Easier to carry than traditional utility knives.
The Fastback is great, I have 2 of them “brother”
But this video isn’t about those bulky knives. If you want to carry the Fastback everyday, great! But generally people fine and use it for work purposes
@ChrispyThings 👍
I bet there is civivi utility mk 2 on the not so distant horizon. With either a different blade retainer or a tool in the scales. So all those with mk 1 will upgrade, marketing ploy?
Possibly because I’ll be upgrading myself
The full blade exposure and the slight blade play tolerance is not of my concern . That changing spring is .
I'm so pissed I can't get the reate exo-u in California
Too bad there’s a photo with the Exceed Designs TiRant RAZOR for featured image, but not full comparison between the TiRant RAZOR. I bought the Pichi, thought it would be interesting but I don’t love it it, hard to deploy if you don’t lightly shift the panels without any grip, finicky design
I wanted to make this video featuring the 3 newest releases that people were anticipating.
Plus, I had actually misplaced my TiRant V3 when I made this video so I had to leave it out. Then I found it again when I shot the thumbnail
@@ChrispyThings All good!! Good video nonetheless for sure! I wonder if my Pichi was not made right, or it's just me. You can't hold it tightly to let it deploy, but it's a neat concept.
Exceed Designs Tirant razor v3 for the win. although it it subjective I think it is far better looking than all 3 of these, and it has tool free blade swap. Waiting on someone to outdo them but no one has yet.
I love my Tirant Razor v3.
The only thing is after using it for too long at a time there’s a slight hot spot on the body. But using it to open a single box from time to time is completely fine
Reate exo utility knife is exceptional imo
"IRON MAIDEN"..OK, I'll watch the rest of the video now that you have captured my attention. Up the Irons my friend!!!
Hell yeah 🤘🏻
Its smart for these companies to do. There are a lot of knife guys that work manual labor jobs and unfortunately a normal knife isnt always ideal. You have worry about messing your blade up and you can end up in a situation where you have a blade that is dull but you can't sit there for 20 min putting a good edge on it. With utility knives i can cut things on concrete or other hard surfaces and worst case scenario i throw another 3 cent blade in it thats razor sharp then move on with my day. Its just more convenient for some things.
Link to the OTF knife please?
Laughs in fast back😂 jk those are nice but I think I'll stick with my fastback, i dont find it cumbersome at all. Great video!
Thanks. I don’t consider the fastback an EDC utility knife so I didn’t include it here. I own 2 of them, great knife
The Milwaukee fastback six in one on a daily basis is my choice and it's only $20 at the Home Depot.
I think civivi should build in a tool for the blade switch
I think allot of us into this hobby or whatever you want to call it...we all appreciate good build quality and materials. And that also means good blade steel. And that all tends to come with a higher price tag. We then also realise using our expensive knives for some hard use tasks is not a very nice concept in terms of what it could do to the blade. That's where a knife with a cheap and replaceable blade slots in perfectly. Not to replace our nice knives, but complement them.
The pichi one is cute af
I prefer Elementum way, but I don't think "all edge available " features are necessary.😅 only half of edge exposed and flip over is more logical. and make it "quick change", I will buy right now 😊
Workpro 5$ per unit. Got 3 pack. Button lock :)
Nice
You said that they are good for people who hard-use their knives. I think the opposite is true. Most EDC content comes from people that don't use their gear, which is apparent from how "new" the gear looks.
After they sold us on how much 200$ EDC pocket knives are important for all of us, although all their knife needs could easily be fulfilled with a cheap box cutter, these utility knives bridge the gap.
They are trendy because some of us don't need to carry a knife at all but want to have one, for some reason.
It was just an example
great video, but honestly I have other places for my money to go than on a over priced utility knife.
That’s fair. Everyone has different priorities
Milwaukee FASTBACK is the best one :D
I keep hearing the civivi blades coming out when popping out the blade. Ive seen a RUclipsr making a video on this. Garbage fastener for the blade. Not worth it if you have to find your own work around a bad design flaw
For whatever reason the general public sees them as safer and more acceptable
5$ workpro for cardboard and styrofoam and tape... my edc still clean because of it :)
Workpro utility knifes are amazing, not many people talk about them but they are also made by the same factory as milwaukee fastback
Similar function, and cheaper.
Sharp?? Of course
You don't need to sharpen it if the knife is dull, just replace it with the refill. save time and be more efficient.
Gerber eab is the ultimate razor for EDC hands down everything else your just showing off
I like showing off though
@@ChrispyThings haha I understand but it's kinda like parking your Lamborghini next to your double wide with those razors ehh . real knife yeah I understand.
I liked the pichi design the best and was gonna buy one but it aint $89 any more. It's $116 early bird price and may be $193 full price which is the most ridiculous price I've ever seen for what it is. They are crazy if they think people are gonna spend $200 for a utility knife. It was already expensive at $89 but you said it's titanium so I can see the premium. Why not make it out of aluminum and put a $39.99 price tag on it.
Check out Teale designs. He's out of VA beach and makes insane fixed/folding utility knives with TI handles.
Thanks!
Hard pass on the Riot. That spring is a liability. Or rather, an eventuality.
Because most people open more Amazon packages and break down cardboard than anything else lol.
True
I hate that it’s always a con the the civivi uses a screw to secure the blade. I don’t like the quick blade change systems cause it makes the knives feel cheep
It absolutely needs to be a tool less design to change the blades.
It can still have a screw to make it more secure, but I should’ve need to carry a tool with e to change the blade if needed
@ I don’t edc a knife sharpener for my knife I carry. I just don’t see me needing to change blades randomly. At work is a different story.
Been carrying Milwaukee Fastbacks for years.
Do you carry it as your everyday blade? Or just at your worksite?
3 key things for carrying these things------1 uses a normal utility blade---those proprietory ones hard pass 2---good lock up---if it fails then your losing digits 3---able to replace the blade easy---carried the Outdoor Edge many years but it was one shot deal as the blade replacement was stupid--- my choice nowadays is Olight Otacle U1 for light use and Coast DX126 for heavy use
love my Olight okknife
The Civivi Elementum Utility would be my first choice. A stable blade equates to safer use of the utility knife! Just saying....