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expiredTattyBear | Staff posted Oct 20, 2022 04:34 PM

Irwin 6" Self-Retracting Safety Knife (Red)

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Amazon has Irwin 6" Self-Retracting Safety Knife (Red, 2088600) for $3.98. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on orders of $25+.

Thanks to Deal Hunter TattyBear for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Self-retracting spring action returns blade safely into the housing when not in use
  • Interlocking nose reduces blade wobble
  • Ergonomic grip fits comfortably in the hand
  • Two blade positions - 2mm extension for box cutting and full extension for general use
  • Tool-free blade changes

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    • Rating of 4.5 from over 390 Amazon customer reviews.
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Amazon has Irwin 6" Self-Retracting Safety Knife (Red, 2088600) for $3.98. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on orders of $25+.

Thanks to Deal Hunter TattyBear for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Self-retracting spring action returns blade safely into the housing when not in use
  • Interlocking nose reduces blade wobble
  • Ergonomic grip fits comfortably in the hand
  • Two blade positions - 2mm extension for box cutting and full extension for general use
  • Tool-free blade changes

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.5 from over 390 Amazon customer reviews.
  • About this store:
  • Refer to the Forum Thread for deal discussion.

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cook33
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Yeah these are very annoying to use. Mine like this has made it out of all my tool bags. Could maybe be used for quick small cuts but I'd rather pick up a folding pocket utility from lowes or HD for a couple bucks more
Mike_R
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Just an FYI:
A couple reviews say you have to hold the button the entire time you cut - so the blade retracts as soon as you let go of the button.

I was initially thinking this was like the ones I used at work where the blade would stay extended while it was in, say, cardboard but would retract as soon as it came out of the cardboard.
drewga
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I find the self-retracting utility knives incredibly frustrating and would not recommend.

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Oct 20, 2022 05:00 PM
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ursusOct 20, 2022 05:00 PM
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Damn. No shipping for my location
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Oct 20, 2022 05:30 PM
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Mike_ROct 20, 2022 05:30 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Mike_R

Just an FYI:
A couple reviews say you have to hold the button the entire time you cut - so the blade retracts as soon as you let go of the button.

I was initially thinking this was like the ones I used at work where the blade would stay extended while it was in, say, cardboard but would retract as soon as it came out of the cardboard.
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Oct 20, 2022 11:10 PM
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cook33Oct 20, 2022 11:10 PM
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Yeah these are very annoying to use. Mine like this has made it out of all my tool bags. Could maybe be used for quick small cuts but I'd rather pick up a folding pocket utility from lowes or HD for a couple bucks more
Oct 20, 2022 11:47 PM
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FookNoeOct 20, 2022 11:47 PM
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What's the big knives called that contractors use?
Oct 21, 2022 12:10 AM
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xxenycejattxxOct 21, 2022 12:10 AM
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No Shipping for NYC area
Oct 21, 2022 01:17 AM
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drewgaOct 21, 2022 01:17 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank drewga

I find the self-retracting utility knives incredibly frustrating and would not recommend.
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Oct 21, 2022 01:23 AM
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DanzillaOct 21, 2022 01:23 AM
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Sounds like a gag knife. Whenever you go to use it, it zips back inside the handle.
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Oct 21, 2022 01:25 AM
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poohbieOct 21, 2022 01:25 AM
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Quote from Mike_R :
Just an FYI:
A couple reviews say you have to hold the button the entire time you cut - so the blade retracts as soon as you let go of the button.

I was initially thinking this was like the ones I used at work where the blade would stay extended while it was in, say, cardboard but would retract as soon as it came out of the cardboard.
I have multiple different brands of this style retracting knife, and only time I've had that issue is when I didn't put it back together correctly after changing the blade. Otherwise, there's a locking mechanism to keep that from happening. Of course, if you push down on the button while using it, it'll retract.
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Oct 21, 2022 01:26 AM
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brollpixelOct 21, 2022 01:26 AM
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Time to open your drawers and take out those cheap knives for utility use. I believe most SDers has spare knives that they bought but forgot where they were.
Last edited by plusrainforest October 20, 2022 at 06:29 PM.
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Oct 21, 2022 03:00 AM
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ab007Oct 21, 2022 03:00 AM
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Quote from xxenycejattxx :
No Shipping for NYC area
Same for Mass
Oct 21, 2022 04:55 AM
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ditto33Oct 21, 2022 04:55 AM
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I have this and hate it.
Oct 21, 2022 06:12 AM
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isaaclOct 21, 2022 06:12 AM
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Ordered earlier but then cancelled after seeing the reviews here, thanks to those who commented.
Oct 21, 2022 06:33 AM
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Domain92Oct 21, 2022 06:33 AM
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Once I learned how to use one of these while working for a retailer, I absolutely prefer self retracting blades. I always retract my blades and it's annoying to have to do that extra step each time. Thanks op. Also, there are times where you NEED the blade to lock, so this knife wouldn't work.
Oct 21, 2022 06:34 AM
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mattfinleyOct 21, 2022 06:34 AM
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Quote from FookNoe :
What's the big knives called that contractors use?
Machete?

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beanedBuyerOct 21, 2022 07:49 AM
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Quote from mattfinley :
Machete?
Not that kind of contractors
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