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The 8 Best Cutter Knives For DIY – Guide

The 8 Best Cutter Knives For DIY – Guide

Cutter knives cut even very hard materials and can be reused countless times. The very practical and resistant tools are therefore indispensable in the everyday life of the craftsman. The cutter knife is also a great helper in the household. You should select the cutter knife according to your purpose because depending on the objective you need different blades made of different materials.

In our checklist we help you to find the perfect cutter knife for your purpose. In addition, we make the selection easier for you in our product recommendations, here we have collected the best cutter knives for DIY and household for you.

Cutter Knife Checklist

The Blade
  • As you’ve probably guessed, the blade is sometimes the most important thing about the cutter knife. Therefore, make sure that there is a sharp blade on your new cutter knife . This will allow you to cut medium-hard materials that are otherwise difficult to separate.
The Material
  • Ideally, the front part of your cutter knife should be made of metal, as this will reduce wear and tear. In particular, when pressure is applied to the object being cut, the metal cap will protect against plastic parts of the cutter knife breaking off.
The Purpose
  • If you want to cut solid objects, such as plastic or even laminate, you should definitely opt for the heavier version of the metal cutter knife. If you only need the cutter knife to cut cardboard, the”office version” made of plastic will do. The smaller plastic version is great for crafting and light renovation work.
The Demolition Blade
  • Be sure to let them break off the spent blade starts as they wear. That way, you can keep using the blade up to eight times.
The Blade Change
  • In any case, the blade should be replaceable. Replacement blades for a cutter knife fit in any regular case and are easy to replace without tools.
Automatic Blade Retraction
  • If you are unsure about using cutter knives, you should go for a safety cutter knife. These are usually used in industry and crafts and have an automatic blade retraction. This means you don’t have to worry about retracting the blade yourself after each use to prevent injuries.

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The Best Sellers Of Cutter Knives For Do-It-Yourselfers

In this bestseller list we have compiled the most popular cutter knives for you.

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1 JOYUMY 3 Pack Utility Knife Box Cutter Retractable, Compact Box Knife for Cartons, Cardboard and Boxes, with 10 Piece 18mm Wider Snap-off Blade Razor Sharp Blade, Perfect for Office and Home Use JOYUMY 3 Pack Utility Knife Box Cutter Retractable, Compact Box Knife for Cartons, Cardboard and...
2 REXBETI 2-Pack Utility Knife, SK5 Heavy Duty Retractable Box Cutter for Cartons, Cardboard and Boxes, Blade Storage Design, Extra 10 Blades Included REXBETI 2-Pack Utility Knife, SK5 Heavy Duty Retractable Box Cutter for Cartons, Cardboard and...
3 HORUSDY 4-Pack Box Cutter Utility Knife, Heavy Duty Aluminum Shell Retractable Box Cutter for Cardboard, Boxes and Cartons, Extra 10 Blades. HORUSDY 4-Pack Box Cutter Utility Knife, Heavy Duty Aluminum Shell Retractable Box Cutter for...
4 TIFICAL Box Cutter Retractable - 4 Pack - Premium Utility Knife - 9mm Wide Snap-Off Blades Razor Knife - Box Opener for Cutting Carboard, Boxes - Exacto Knife Box Knife for Home, Office, Craft Use TIFICAL Box Cutter Retractable - 4 Pack - Premium Utility Knife - 9mm Wide Snap-Off Blades Razor...
5 DIYSELF Box Cutters, 4 Pack Small Box Cutter Retractable, Box Cutter Knife with Single Edge Razor Blade, Utility Knife All Metal Shell, Box Opener for Packages, Boxes and Paper, Box Knife for Office DIYSELF Box Cutters, 4 Pack Small Box Cutter Retractable, Box Cutter Knife with Single Edge Razor...
6 DIYSELF 24Pack Box Cutters (9MM Wide Blade Cutter) Utility Knife Box Cutter Retractable, Compact, Extended Use for Heavy Duty Office, Home, Arts Crafts, Hobby(Mix) DIYSELF 24Pack Box Cutters (9MM Wide Blade Cutter) Utility Knife Box Cutter Retractable, Compact,...
7 WORKPRO Folding Utility Knife, Quick-Change Box Cutter, Blade Storage in Handle with 5 Extra Blades Included WORKPRO Folding Utility Knife, Quick-Change Box Cutter, Blade Storage in Handle with 5 Extra Blades...
8 DIYSELF 2 Pack Box Cutter Retractable Heavy Duty Utility Knife, Ergonomic Razor Knife for Warehouse, Office, Exacto Knife Box Opener for Package, Cardboard (Pink) DIYSELF 2 Pack Box Cutter Retractable Heavy Duty Utility Knife, Ergonomic Razor Knife for Warehouse,...
9 TIFICAL 20-Pack Box Cutter Retractable, Utility Knife with Auto-Lock Design, Box Openers with 9mm Snap-off Blades, Disposable Razor Knife Exacto Knife for Carton, Cardboard, Box Knife for Office, Home TIFICAL 20-Pack Box Cutter Retractable, Utility Knife with Auto-Lock Design, Box Openers with 9mm...
10 Pacific Handy Cutter S4R Safety Cutter, Retractable Utility Knife with an Ergonomical Design, Bladeless Tape Splitter, Steel Guard for Safety and Damage Protection, for Warehouse and In-Store Cutting , Green Pacific Handy Cutter S4R Safety Cutter, Retractable Utility Knife with an Ergonomical Design,...
11 OKNIFE Otacle EDC Retractable Utility Knife, Box Opener Razor Knife, Multifunctional Tool with Belt Cutter, Bottle Opener, Hex Wrench and 6.35 mm Slotted Screwdriver(Olive green) OKNIFE Otacle EDC Retractable Utility Knife, Box Opener Razor Knife, Multifunctional Tool with Belt...
12 Checkered Chef Mezzaluna Knife - Rocker Knife, Mincing Knife, and Mezzaluna Chopper w/Single Blade and Cover/Sheath - Vegetable Cutter & Salad Chopper Checkered Chef Mezzaluna Knife - Rocker Knife, Mincing Knife, and Mezzaluna Chopper w/Single Blade...
13 Tricky Soap Cutting! Cutter Knife Game Tricky Soap Cutting! Cutter Knife Game
14 Gebildet 5pcs Professional Stainless Steel Lockable Cutter Knife / 9mm Snap Off Blades / 30 Degree Foil Knife/Utility Knife/Graphic Knife/Great for Foils, Wallpaper, Crafts, Cartons Gebildet 5pcs Professional Stainless Steel Lockable Cutter Knife / 9mm Snap Off Blades / 30 Degree...
15 Utility Knife, BIBURY Upgraded Version Heavy Duty Box Cutter, Pocket Carpet knife with 10 Replaceable SK5 Stainless Steel Blades, Belt Clip, Easy Release Button, Quick Change and Safety Lock-Red Utility Knife, BIBURY Upgraded Version Heavy Duty Box Cutter, Pocket Carpet knife with 10...
16 TIFICAL Box Cutter Retractable, Premium Utility Knife with Extra 10 Blades, Auto-Lock Razor Knife for Cartons, Cardboard, Boxes, Aluminum Shell Box Opener Box Cutter Knife for Home, Office, Pink TIFICAL Box Cutter Retractable, Premium Utility Knife with Extra 10 Blades, Auto-Lock Razor Knife...
17 JOYUMY 2 Pack Box Cutter Sharp Utility Knife, Box Cutter Retractable Razor Knife Set, SK-5 Heavy Duty Box Knife Ideal for Cartons, Cardboard, and Boxes (Pink) JOYUMY 2 Pack Box Cutter Sharp Utility Knife, Box Cutter Retractable Razor Knife Set, SK-5 Heavy...
18 Unhappy Android Unhappy Android
19 OKNIFE Otacle EDC Retractable Utility Knife, Box Opener Razor Knife, Multifunctional Tool with Belt Cutter, Bottle Opener, Hex Wrench and 6.35 mm Slotted Screwdriver(Blue) OKNIFE Otacle EDC Retractable Utility Knife, Box Opener Razor Knife, Multifunctional Tool with Belt...
20 Sharp Knives Matter Funny Butcher Meat Cutter Chef Knife T-Shirt Sharp Knives Matter Funny Butcher Meat Cutter Chef Knife T-Shirt

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Current Offers Of Cutter Knives For Do-It-Yourselfers

Here you will find a collection of current offers on cutter knives for DIYers.

FAQ About Cutter Knives

What is a cutter knife?

A cutter knife is a small, extremely sharp knife with a retractable blade.

How do you change a cutter knife blade?

First remove the plastic flap at the end of the cutter knife. Now you need to pull the slider as far back as possible.

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