Which Utility Knife Blade Is the Best? We Tested 5 Top Brands
A dull utility knife blade is more than an annoyance. It means more force, more slips, and more cuts on the job, which is exactly why the blade you reach for matters more than most people think. So which one actually holds its edge when you put it to work?
To find out, Rachel from Ally Safety put five of the most popular utility knife blades head to head on the materials that dull blades the fastest, then measured every one with a certified sharpness tester for real numbers instead of guesses. The outcome was not what she expected going in.
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Gear featured in this video:
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Accutec Pro A4 Auto-Retract Knife: https://accuteccompany.com/s/product/...
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Timestamps
0:00 Why a Sharp Blade Is a Safety Issue
Rachel explains how a dull utility knife blade leads to more injuries and introduces the new Accutec Pro Infinity blade the manufacturer claims will outlast the competition.
0:56 The Lineup and How They Were Tested
She names all five blades from DeWalt, Lennox, Irwin, Stanley, and Accutec, then walks through her method using a certified sharpness tester and viewer-sourced test materials like Tyvek, drywall, carpet, and fiberglass insulation.
1:52 How Each Blade Held Up
Rachel breaks down the durability results and what she found after running every blade through the test.
4:59 Final Thoughts and Where to Watch More
Rachel shares her closing takeaways and points you toward more Ally Safety videos and the Toolbox Talk membership.
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