Bargain hunters who want a no-frills high-carbon-steel utility knife.
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Material High Carbon Steel
Handle Plastic
Length 5.1 Inches
Weight 1.8 Ounces
Priced 49% below the category median ($9.99 across 55 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.6/5overall
Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 3,000 owner ratings
Popularity2.7/5
3,000 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
Listed under an unclear brand (the field shows only a number), the TFC01MR4 is a 5.1-inch utility knife with a high-carbon-steel blade and a plastic handle, weighing 1.8 ounces. At $5.09 it is the cheapest knife in this group.
It also has the strongest demand here, with about 4,000 sold in the last month and 3,000 reviews averaging 4.6 stars. That buyer pull is why it ranks well despite the murky branding.
High-carbon steel takes a keen edge but can rust if neglected, so keep the blade dry and lightly oiled.
Pros
Lowest price in the group at $5.09
Highest demand here, about 4,000 sold last month
High-carbon-steel blade with a listed 5.1-inch length
4.6 stars across 3,000 reviews
Cons
Brand field is unclear, so support and consistency are uncertain
Plastic handle and high-carbon steel may need more care than coated rivals
Specifications
Material
High Carbon Steel
Handle
Plastic
Length
5.1 Inches
Weight
1.8 Ounces
Performance notes
High-carbon steel holds a sharp edge well but is more prone to rust than stainless or coated blades, so wipe it down after wet jobs. At 5.1 inches and 1.8 ounces it is a light, compact cutter for everyday tasks.
What buyers say
With roughly 4,000 sold last month and 3,000 reviews at 4.6 stars, buyers clearly find it good value, even if the brand name is not established.
The brand field in the listing is not a clear name (it shows only a number), so we refer to it by its model, TFC01MR4; confirm seller details before buying.
Will the high-carbon-steel blade rust?
High-carbon steel can rust if left wet; keep it dry and lightly oiled to maintain the edge.
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