Budget shoppers who want a compact, popular stainless steel utility knife with an aluminum-and-plastic handle for everyday cutting.
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You want a premium tool-steel blade or a longer reach, since this is a short 5.5-inch value knife.
Material Stainless Steel
Handle Aluminum Handle,Plastic,Stainless,Steel
Length 5.5 Inches
Weight 0.29 Pounds
Priced 27% below the category median ($9.99 across 55 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.5/5overall
Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 6,200 owner ratings
Popularity4.4/5
6,200 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 Amazon DS-CKAMZ019 is a 5.5-inch utility knife priced at $7.34 that holds a 4.5-star rating from 6,200 verified owners. The blade is stainless steel and the handle mixes aluminum, plastic, and steel.
Demand is high at roughly 2,000 units sold last month, reflecting strong appeal as an inexpensive everyday cutter. At a listed 0.29 pounds it has a bit of heft for its compact 5.5-inch size, which can lend a more solid in-hand feel.
At $7.34 with a 4.5-star average across 6,200 reviews, this Amazon knife is a high-volume value pick. It trades premium materials for low cost and broad availability.
Pros
4.5-star rating from 6,200 verified buyers
High demand at about 2,000 sold last month
Stainless steel blade resists corrosion
Aluminum and plastic handle for a solid feel
Very low $7.34 price
Cons
Short 5.5-inch length limits reach
Stainless blade is less edge-retentive than tool steels like SK5
No blade count or warranty is listed in the product data
Specifications
Material
Stainless Steel
Handle
Aluminum Handle,Plastic,Stainless,Steel
Length
5.5 Inches
Weight
0.29 Pounds
Performance notes
The 5.5-inch length keeps this knife compact and pocketable, while the 0.29-pound listed weight gives it a denser feel than featherweight cutters. The stainless steel blade resists rust for everyday box and packaging work, and the aluminum-and-plastic handle is built for low cost and durability rather than premium grip.
What buyers say
A 4.5-star average across 6,200 reviews and roughly 2,000 monthly sales point to strong value-buyer approval. Owners commonly praise the price and solid feel. Critical notes tend to involve blade sharpness compared with pricier tool-steel knives.
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