I have that Walmart Gerber boxcutter. Costs about $10. Really not bad. Very compact and pocketable linerlock.




I've since replaced the blade retaining screw with one slightly longer, which allows easier one handed opening.

I find that some utility blades aren't very good and some are quite good. However, it's sometimes to track down brands/manufacturers. In addition, they are usually very thin and tend to get much abuse. The result may make it seem that they are poorer quality than they really are. They are sharpenable, though, even if they are disposable, and I have occasionally sharpened them to find how feasible it would be.

I keep a Superknife handy for opening packages and breaking down boxes. The heavy duty coated blades last quite a while. Great little cutter.

shecky....
I've got one of those Gerber boxcutters and I like it alot. It's thin and compact, very easy to carry. Kinda reminds me of a money clip. I guess it could serve that purpose too.

smitty

Any chance one of you guys could post up the official name of your Gerber box cutter? I really like it but can't seem to find it online <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Currently I have one of the Husky ones but I like the Gerber better because the blade has a longer usable length.

Thanks,
Rio

I saw them at the local Walmart tonight, back in the knife counter. Just a picture but it did look cool. Might be able to take a look at one if you have a wally's local.
brad

The Gerber boxcutter is called the EAB. Don't know what it means. AFAIK, it's a Walmart-only item, at least so far. The box even has the display card number printed rather than a decal, suggesting the boxes were done for Walmart alone. Last I checked, Gerber's website had no info on the knife. They run about $10.

You are right that the blade has a longer usable length than the typical boxcutter using that type of blade. The knife itself is interestingly constructed, apparently of several stainless laminations bonded together. It's a rather clever design.

Rio....
Evidently this is a Wal-Mart only deal. I don't remember the name exactly but it was something like "E.A.B (Exchange A Blade) Utility Clip", or something like that. I do remember it said EAB on the packaging. I did see one on E-Bay, but they wanted an arm and leg for it. See the link below for some more information.

I got some new knives

smitty

I have one of these, its made by Husky isnt it? Pretty reliable but the mechanism holding the blade in place has become loose, however, not a huge deal.

That superknife, how is the blade held in place and does it have a tendency to fall out on its own?

A screw holds the blade, quite secuely in mine. It came with a small tool to remove the screw and adjust the tightness of the pivot.
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