Anyone who wants two heavy-duty metal box cutters, one for the house and one for the truck or shop.
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You only need a single knife or want a folding pocket design.
Material Metal
Handle Metal
Length 5.8 Inches
Weight 69.2 Grams
Priced 20% below the category median ($9.99 across 55 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.7/5overall
Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 1,805 owner ratings
Popularity0.4/5
1,805 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 DIYSELF box cutter ships as a 2-pack for $7.99, so each retractable, heavy-duty metal knife works out to about $4. Each measures 5.8 inches and weighs 69.2 grams.
The all-metal body and handle aim at durability, and the retractable blade keeps the edge covered when not in use. Buyers rate the set 4.7 stars across 1,805 reviews, with about 1,000 sold last month.
Two identical knives make this a practical pick for keeping a cutter in more than one place without buying twice.
Pros
Two metal box cutters for $7.99
All-metal body and handle for durability
Retractable blade for safer storage
4.7 stars across 1,805 reviews
Cons
Blade type and steel grade are not listed
Retractable, not folding, so it is bulkier in a pocket
Specifications
Material
Metal
Handle
Metal
Length
5.8 Inches
Weight
69.2 Grams
Performance notes
Retractable metal box cutters like these are built for repeated cardboard, tape, and strapping cuts; the slider keeps the blade housed between uses. The listing does not state the blade steel, so plan on standard replaceable utility blades.
What buyers say
At 4.7 stars from 1,805 reviews and about 1,000 sold last month, owners value the metal build and the two-pack convenience.
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