The 8 Best Utility Knives for EDC (2024 Guide)

So, you’re searching for a utility knife. Chances are you’re looking for something specific, something you won’t find at the local hardware store. So we’ve taken it upon ourselves to round up a comprehensive overview of the best EDC friendly utility knives and box cutters that score high actual utility, and look damn good doing so.

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Video Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:59 Stanley Classic 99 Utility Knife
02:42 Stanley FATMAX Xtreme Twin Blade Utility Knife
03:46 Gerber Prybrid
04:57 ToughBuilt Scraper Utility Knife
06:00 The James Brand The Palmer
07:32 FocusWorks Bob the Boxcutter
08:56 Aerocrafted Sideslip Utility Knife Titanium
10:07 Big Idea Design Ti Utility Knife
11:41 Conclusion

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[tinahewitt]

Hi. The big idea design utility knife has quick blade change. You don’t need to remove the plate. The tab that’s at the top where the blade is, you push it to the right slightly and the blade comes out to replace. It’s the same mechanism as with their original TPT slide. Hope that helps.

[indybenson]

I have a Stanley outdoorsman utility knife it has a Razor and a folding 3 inch blade. It is my favorite knife of all time.

[leecherlarry]

i sold my bigidesign TUK, now i own and keep two units of the Tirant Razor V3. so much better and more likable 😊

[infamousgbear]

I guess the Milwaukee fastback doesn’t exist anymore

[Brakeforsnakes]

I'm surprised there is no Exceed Designs TiRant Razor on your list! I've been carrying mine for a few months and it's completely replaced my other knives for the work I do with it.

[Railhook]

I have worn out a few Stanley 99 slide openers. I'd consider that its only flaw. Same thing happens with the hardware store house brands. I switched to the Milwaukee Fastback after a while.

[hernant]

i dont know if its been said but, the gerber prybrid now has a pocket clip and is top tier imo

[hiddengato]

Bro…. The Ti Big idea has a blade quick release lol damn…. that irritated me so much seeing you take it apart to change the blade

[MrSwaggernaut]

Otacle u1 from Oknife takes the cake for me! Incredibly built and great price

[freddylavagni]

You missed one of the best utility knives ever the Milwaukee, a must on any toolbox or EDC

[ngginbnker]

Kobalt from Lowe’s has a gravity opening and closing box cutter. I’ve been using it for 10 years.

[bluematter]

dude your intro looked so nice it reminded me i wanted to learn UI design

[yelinnpaing]

I just use a retractable utility knife from muji for my daily cutting tasks. It’s a lot smaller than most utility knives, swappable blade and a lot cheaper than most edc utility blades and as useful.

[GearRelated]

Great video! I’ve got a video scripted waiting to film my top 5 utility knives and a couple of these are on my list!

[B-RaDD]

I've never used it but I don't think i like the James release mechanism. Seems like something could go wrong pretty easily

[americanelectrician]

Man you are crushing this. Love the channel!

[buckshot]

It's almost criminal that the exceed designs razor tyrant isn't on this list. Great price on it too.

[tobyhall]

You can't do a edc utility knife video without the Exceed designs tirant razor v3 and their maglock. They are way better than all of these!

[loganmott]

I had a Siga utility knife with an extendable blade. Turns out you can’t get them shipped to America so I was one and done after leaving my last job.

[fluxcap]

Is there anything stopping the sideslip from deploying your pocket, if you accidentally push the slider while trying to draw it?