Pacific Handy CutterHC100 Handy Box Cutter, Tap Open/Tap Close, 12 per Box, Assorted(Packaging may vary)

In my long ago youth, I used to work retail and we had box cutters just like these. They are surprisingly useful for so many different things and oddly difficult to find (at least I could find them at standard hardware stores) until I found them here on Amazon. I've never quite found anything else that is as effective, simple, and convenient as these box cutters.These have easily replaced single blades and are quite sturdy. I find the size ideal as they aren't too big and can be easily and conveniently slipped into pockets or wherever you might want them without being cumbersome. Simple sliding blade keeps it safe.The only real downside is the same thing that makes them convenient makes them easy to misplace. But, they are also cheap, so that's no big deal. I just get more.I did notice a lot of concerns about colors in other reviews. I got a good mix of yellow, red, white, and maybe others. I don't remember. I don't really care about the colors at all, but unit was a mix if someone else does,

I have been using this style of box cutter for nearly 20 years and recently ordered two cases for my employees after our company inexplicably removed all utility knives from our approved supply list.These are basic, no-nonsense box cutters.They are lightweight, slim and fit comfortably in the coin pocket of my jeans.The replacement blades are inexpensive and easy to find.Comfortable to use.Others have complained that the box cutter is too loose. This is a common issue with this style of knife and there are a couple easy solutions to that.1. Set the cutter on the ground (seam side up) and stomp it lightly with your heel.2. Put a slight bend in the blade holder, about halfway down.Both of these steps increase the friction and make it less likely that the knife will open in your pocket.If it's too tight and won't open easily, remove the blade holder and stick something long and flat (like a butter knife) into the sheath. Work it around until it's loosened to your liking.These are exactly as expected and I will continue to purchase these for my employees.

This (which is the hc-100) and the brushed metal (hc-900) are both from Pacific Handy Cutter. They are the last good quality box cutter I have found. The Hyde brand went too cheap and aren't worth the thin metal they're crimped from. I tried the Cosco Jiffy cutter and it is O.K. for light use like cutting tape and such. The important thing for me is the width of the end that holds the razor blade. Razor blades have a notch on each end and the Jiffy cutter's is just narrow enough to almost fit in that notch. After a little use it wears down and the blade sticks out too far and breaks much easier when cutting. Also, once it is inside the notch of the blade it wears through and breaks much faster. The Handy Cutter's retaining end is just a little wider which enables the knife to last much longer. I use these cutters for light to heavy use cutting cardboard. The difference to me is after half a day of work the cheaper made (not cheaper costing) knife already has the blade sticking out too far; causing blades to break and possible damage to the merchandise inside the boxes I'm cutting. The little extra width on the Handy Cutter means I can use it a couple of weeks before it starts to wear out, even longer if not cutting too thick of cardboard. One other thing...The Handy cutter is about a 1/2 inch longer, which is causes less fatigue on my hand from constant use. I hope the manufacturer (Specrum) doesn't do like all the rest of the box cutter companies seem to have done and change a good knife.

I worked in a grocery store years ago and we used Pacific Handy Cutter tap/close type box cutters for all of our box cutting when new orders arrived and we stocked the shelves. (back in those days, they were just a simple silver metal color :-) ) I had several but over the years either by losing them or relatives just having to have one, I ended up down to my last two. The thing I liked best about these cutters was how easy I could remove the blade on the box cutting side and switch it to the other side and use it as a scraper. If you used one of these in the "old days" and expect to be able to use these as a scraper as well as a cutter, look elsewhere (perhaps to the Red Devil product listed on Amazon.) This product does not have the split opening on the opposite side of the box cutting blade to make it a scraper. Perhaps this was dropped as for safety reasons but it is a simple cutter and I can't understand why they would take away such a nice feature. I'm guessing they want people to use those retractable standalone scrapers which are nice, but the Pacific Handy Cutter that had the box cutter on one end and the scraper on one end was so much more convenient. In conclusion, if you are just looking for an inexpensive, nicely designed razor blade box cutter only, you will like this product as it works great.

Perfect. Highly recommend!

Basically, straight forward Box cutters.

Es un artículo muy útil y cómodo para usar

Very handy!

Buen material y son como los esperaba

Product as described and shipping was fast

Needs a bit of a pinch to keep blade tight