The TRUTH About Ryobi's New Tool!

We tell you the truth about this new USB powered tool like no one else will! Ryobi has a whole new line of tools and we unbox and test their new USB LITHIUM POWER CUTTER KIT (MODEL: #FVC51K). We tried cutting all claimed materials and some that Ryobi doesn't list as being able to cut. We know you'll be shocked at the results!

[ToolReviewZone]

You are pronouncing it wrong. It's Ryobi, not Ryobi 😡

[lordlucan]

i just rushed out and bought one ... now where did i put my packaging opener ?

[ImNotMC]

This is one of my most used Ryobi tools. I use it weekly to break down boxes to fit into my recycle bin. I always challenge myself to see how much I can fit into my bin and haven't failed yet! lol While most people who get large boxes from TVs, etc just put them out to the curb, I break it down to fit into my recycle bin. Love this tool!

[C-ml]

Happy that you demonstrated carpet tile and the synthetic grass. I was looking for a gauge on cutting carpet. Everybody says it shines for clamshell or blister packaging, but on 99% of products, you can just slide a knife through the mounting hole against the cardboard and slide it around the edge and it cuts quickly and easily.

[gunsncars]

Wife got me the black n decker version probably 7yrs ago as a stocking stuffer, and it seems to work best when tilting it counter clockwise just a bit. Let's say 11 o'clock, maybe 11:30

[christopherwilliams]

I have this for mainly keeping in garage to break down cardboard and other recyclable materials. This is significantly better than using a regular box cutter. Especially if you have a lot of cardboard that I tend to get each week.

[jstpsgthru]

I just bought the 12v Makita "Power Cutter." The cutting head end looks the same as this Ryobi. I bought the Makita tool because I thought less power would exempt the cutter from several jobs that I wanted out of it. The 12v works well. I'm glad I got the 12v cutter; I don't think a 4v or 6v cutter would be good for anything but small jobs.

[JMBurke]

Just got one of these for Christmas. It looks like a great tool. I wish I opened it first- would have helped with opening all the plastic clamshell packaging. I destroyed my scissors and cut my fingers up. And I think this is perfect when you're trying to dispose of old carpeting and garbage co says you have to have it cut down into smaller rolls.

[starweb]

It has half the cutting power of scissors and only takes twice the amount of time!
I can’t wait!

[tthealer]

Well, you said it all when you said "hobby", low powered, low RPM, perfectly safe for a Soccer Mom to cut scrapbook materials with... Just about anything you can cut with it you can cut with a utility knife in about 1/2 the time.

[JENNA]

Been waiting to get the new ryobi lithium usb tools and that led light, bought the new ryobi brushless hp ez-clean portable pressure washer last Sunday and it's awesome

[matthewjbauer]

This tool and tools like it are trying to create void and fill it but scissors and knives already fill that space. To me, I'll stick to scissors and knives for package opening or cutting cardboard and fabrics. This seemed like a cool idea and I almost purchased one of these during one of the Christmas sales till I stepped back and thought about it for a minute. This thing is either an impulse buy or you'll use and abuse it (then its not for you anyways).

[rict.]

Most power products, you just gotta let the tool do the work. Thanks for this, I literally just bought one.

[downup]

I use this and like it alot. It’s not perfect and definitely isn’t the most powerful or fastest tool but I can cut a whole lot of blister packs or cardboard with much less effort then a utility knife or scissors. There actually is a battery charge level indicator right next to the top switch. Definitely not a pro tool but far from useless and I do like it a lot.

[jerichojoe]

This guy is like the Billy Mays of contractor tools🤣🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ it's all good though we love you anywayVince. Keep doing what you do

[Joethetoolguy]

Bro, why you got me so hyped over a package opener...

[morningcoffee]

Glad I saw this. I was thinking of giving it a try but not after seeing how it works. I thought the one thing it would be great for if not other things would be fabric. Yikes. Thanks for the heads up.

[NV]

You can use a can opener to open those plastic packaging just saved you alot of pain with the blades

[scottjames]

Waiting for Chaka's professional evaluation....

[brandonlee]

Black & Decker has had one of these FOREVER. I use snips on blister packs. The one time I instead used a grinder (because it was right next to my Christmas gift battery charger I was trying to open on the bench), I cut right through the electrical connection next to the unit. It was hidden from the front under an insert.