DIYers who want a sharp high carbon steel blade with a multi-material ABS, plastic, and rubber grip at a modest price.
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Material High Carbon Steel
Handle Abs,Plastic,Rubber
Length 18 Millimeters
Priced 12% above the category median ($9.99 across 55 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.6/5overall
Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 2,862 owner ratings
Popularity2.6/5
2,862 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Nicpro MG040 is a utility knife priced at $11.19 that holds a 4.6-star rating from 2,862 verified owners. The blade is high carbon steel, which sharpens to a keen edge, and the handle combines ABS, plastic, and rubber for grip.
The only dimension in the product data is 18 millimeters, which reads as a blade width rather than the knife's overall length. Monthly demand of around 300 units shows steady, ongoing interest.
At $11.19 with a 4.6-star average across nearly 2,900 reviews, the MG040 is a solid mid-budget cutter. High carbon steel rewards light upkeep to keep the edge clean and rust-free.
Pros
4.6-star rating from 2,862 verified buyers
High carbon steel blade takes a sharp edge
Multi-material ABS, plastic, and rubber handle for grip
Reasonable $11.19 price
Steady demand at about 300 sold last month
Cons
Only an 18-millimeter dimension is listed, which reads as blade width not overall length
High carbon steel needs care to avoid rust
No weight or blade count is listed in the product data
Specifications
Material
High Carbon Steel
Handle
Abs,Plastic,Rubber
Length
18 Millimeters
Performance notes
The high carbon steel blade is built to hold a sharp edge for repeated cutting, though carbon steel benefits from being kept dry. The handle's ABS, plastic, and rubber mix is aimed at grip and durability. The listed 18-millimeter figure points to a standard snap-blade width rather than the tool's full length.
What buyers say
A 4.6-star average across 2,862 reviews indicates broad satisfaction. Owners commonly praise the sharp blade and comfortable grip for the price. Carbon steel upkeep is the main practical note from experienced users.
It is the only dimension listed in the product data and reads as a blade width rather than the knife's overall length; the full length is not specified.
What blade steel does the Nicpro MG040 use?
It uses high carbon steel, which sharpens to a keen edge but benefits from being kept dry to avoid rust.
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