Tradespeople who want a rugged, ergonomic utility knife from a job-site brand and will pay more for grip and build.
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Material Aluminum, Metal
Handle Alloy Steel, Rubber
Length 16.5 Centimeters
Weight 0.01 Kilograms
Priced 180% above the category median ($9.99 across 55 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.5/5overall
Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 2,736 owner ratings
Popularity2.5/5
2,736 owner reviews, fewer 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 ToughBuilt TB-H4S5-01 is a utility knife priced at $27.99 that earns a 4.5-star rating from 2,736 verified owners. At about 400 units sold per month, it draws steady demand at the higher end of the category.
The specs list an aluminum and metal body with an alloy steel and rubber handle, a 16.5-centimeter length, and a very light listed weight of 0.01 kilograms. The rubber grip is built for control and comfort during repeated cuts, fitting ToughBuilt's job-site focus.
At nearly $28 this is one of the pricier single utility knives in the lineup, and the cost reflects the rugged build rather than a multipack value play. The 4.5-star average across more than 2,700 reviews shows owners feel the construction justifies the premium.
Pros
4.5-star rating from 2,736 verified owners
Aluminum and metal body for durability
Alloy steel and rubber handle for a secure grip
Defined 16.5-centimeter length from a job-site brand
Cons
At $27.99 it is one of the priciest single knives here
Listed 0.01 kg weight looks understated and is hard to verify
Blade count and replacement details are not specified
Specifications
Material
Aluminum, Metal
Handle
Alloy Steel, Rubber
Length
16.5 Centimeters
Weight
0.01 Kilograms
Performance notes
The aluminum body and rubber-overmolded handle give the TB-H4S5-01 a grippy, durable feel suited to repeated job-site cutting, and the 16.5-centimeter length offers solid leverage. The listed 0.01-kilogram weight appears understated in the data. Blade count and whether blades store onboard are not stated.
What buyers say
A 4.5-star average from 2,736 reviews indicates buyers value the rugged construction and comfortable grip, even at a premium price. Owners tend to frame it as a tool worth paying more for, consistent with ToughBuilt's reputation for durable job-site gear.
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