Comments on: Xmas Loot: Craftsman Folding Utility Knife

By: Redbusa06

Redbusa06 — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 17:18:39 +0000

I got one from a buddy and i’m tryin to disassemble it to clean it since its full of filth. Got it all apart except the pivot…..how i disassemble that pivot??? I tried split ring pliers & turnin but both sides of that “bolt or screw” turn at the same time. Tried usin needle nose along with the pliers to hold one still, wouldn’t budge

By: Coach James

Coach James — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:35:46 +0000

I have 3 or 4 of these and got them all on sale at Sears for $5. Can’t complain about a $5 knife that is razor sharp. My daily carry though is a Swiss army knife.

And I still hate this @*&$%@)$%@($%#%@%!!! auto refresh!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:48:29 +0000

I have this knife (and the little brother). I hate it but only because of the two grievances above.

It is impossible to open one handed and when your hand slips off the pivot post, the blade holder opens.

By: Aaron Baca

Aaron Baca — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:42:27 +0000

The best one I’ve ever found is the Lowe’s store-brand Cobalt knife. The only downfall is the lack of a blade storage compartment. Other than that it’s heavy and the blade lock is really pretty good, quite unlike the Mickey-Mouse example pictured above.

By: Holger

Holger — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:43:21 +0000

Sears shows $12 now for me now. I got a similar one at Harbor Freight for $4.95 or so.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:43:45 +0000

I love this knife with an utter passion. I got mine from the Sears where I work last year so I actually have the identical model but with the 80th Anniversary logo on it and black wood instead of rose. I’ve never had any issues with the thumb pin or accidentally loosening the blade holder when opening. (Actually, mine is easy enough to open that I just flick my wrist and it locks open. Kinda freaks out customers when I whip it out but looks cool doing it.)

Definitely a great tool for the money.

By: jim

jim — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:05:22 +0000

I’ve got the Cobalt (I think) version - blue diamond-grip aluminum body. Maybe bought at Lowes?

It’s my everyday keep in the pocked around the house & shop knife - opens with one hand, can also flick it open. Only 2 complaints - as above, the blade hits the fram & dulls when closed, and the diamond-grip knurling is so rough it’s tough to use the belt clip. Other than that, it’s one of those work horses that was cheap yet has fallen into everyday use.

By: Old Donn

Old Donn — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:26:23 +0000

I’ve got the metal handled version. A folding box cutter when it’s all said & done. It does what it does very well, but for me, not versatile enough for everyday carry.

By: Frank Townend

Frank Townend — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:04:19 +0000

I’m with BC on the Husky.

By: BC

BC — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:38:25 +0000

I have the Husky version of this - is it kinda gimmicky? Yeah. Is it perfect? No. Does it work like a freakin’ champ whenever I need it? You bet.