Knipex Grows a Spine. The Knipex CutiX 90-10-165 has some advanced features new to utility knives
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- amzn.to/3KmYPVK Knipex Grows a Spine! The Knipex 90-10-165 CutiX Universal Retractable Knife has much to offer. A little on the pricy side, but if you want the best, this might be it.
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I got this when it came out and it's fantastic. The spine comes in handy when you need to cut anything thick, I use it a lot for carpet pad.
The other snap-off blade I use is yellowtools, it has a built in pencil sharpener. Great for big graphics jobs where I use a stabila wax pencil for alignment marks.
In Germany, the most used colloquial term for a utility knife (after "Cuttermesser") is "Teppichmesser" which translates to carpet knife.
Doc you’re an inspiration- thanks to you, in the last few months I’ve turned my crippling alcohol addiction into a crippling tool addiction ❤️
That's a step in the right direction. Isn't it?
Congratulations to you.
I’ve turned my crippling alcohol addiction into a crippling reptile addiction
In my experience, people usually carry both
Similar story here. It’s crazy how many more tools I can afford with the money I used to spend on booze ha. And now I have the motivation to use the tools to get things done!
This knife is developed by Knipex and made by a company that specializes in magnesium casting in Spain.
Zenten?
@@siegfried9999
I don‘t know.
I deal with FDA regulated industries (Food, Pharma, Medical Devices), no manufacturers allow snap off blades in their buildings due to the highly unlikely but catastrophic if occurred risk of a blade piece ending up in a product.
I previously worked at Home Depot and they had rule that you have to use their company blade (a really budget self retracting blade and only the tip stuck out of the housing). I always thought it was interesting that they expected us to sell circular saw and other dangerous tools and operate forklifts and other machinery, but by god, having a usable blade that extends more than a 1/4" out of the housing was somehow too dangerous for use to be trusted with.
That is because Home Depot and other box stores is run by people who have never "worked" one day on their lives.
Selling and using are not the same thing. If they had you demonstrating power tools in the store your statement would be a lot more valid. As is, it has nothing to do with using a box cutter and using a power tool.
@@jeffstanley4593 Some employees use the panel saw to cut sheet goods also the have a radial arm saw for dimensional lumber cuts
It's probably more so you don't accidentally cut product while opening a box.
Yea seemed dumb but it did everything like open boxes and cut straps. They did give you a real knife if you worked with carpeting.
Presumably, if the casing is magnesium alloy, you could shave bits off it and use them to start a fire in an emergency. I've done that successfully with a magnesium pencil sharpener.
I just bought another Tajima Quick back, it’s the most awesome utility knife ever. It retracts for safety. The tip can be used to open paint cans and as a screwdriver at the back there is a safety opener for boxes. The hand feel and over molding is great, in short - best one I ever had
I like my Olfa utility knives and was not looking at Knipex's offerings, but this spine feature has me sold. Knipex is one of my top three tool brands - so usually not a hard sell.
Try the Olfa H1
@@ingeburgknotke396 second on that. Carry that and a Milwaukee snap back in my box always
I'll gab this one to check it out, but like you, I love my Olfa. Far and away the best brand and second to none in retractable blade knives. So much better than Tajima, which has been a distant second.
You have more knowledge, experience and explain tools better than anyone I know personally. Thanks for the help
I got this and it's great. Now I want to see knipex make a folding utility knife with replaceable blades.
Gotta say I'm no dewalt fan but I'd choose that dewalt over anything else on the table because its slim!! And the most important feature to me is that it is as slim as possible on the left side so I can make a guided cut and my left hand doesn't get in the way when holding down the spirit level or ruler
Agreed. He's talking about how ugly it looks and I'm thinking how slim and compact it is.
Also agree and find myself using the disposable ones for that reason. Will have to check out e DeWalt.
you dont need pliers to break the blade off. extend how much you want to break off so the line lines up witht the 45* part on the ffront off the knife, put blade line side down on a hard suface and put pressure till it breaks.
I went from saying "30 bucks, are we mad?" when I saw it on amazon to "Oooookay, this will be mine"
I do like the spine. The tajima 560 is really nice too.
I've used half a dozen snap off knives and the Tajima 560 has been my go-to for about two years. So much so that I have been very hesitant to pick up the Knipex... The screwdriver tip, the fin on the back, the rubberized grip, and the thin profile of the Tajima are really hard to beat.
Not sure the model or best way to describe but my favorite knife "was" (they don't make it any more of course) the Stanley, Silver long handle slightly curved. Had a gold twist button to open like an X-wing. You could get a lot of force with this knife and even tap lightly without damage on the top. It was also and adjustable retractable blade
After searching for the model low and behold I found this knife on Amazon. Its the Stanley Fat Max
@@donproctor3445 just FYI- Fat Max is like a sub brand for Stanley, not a model. So there could be (and are) many Fat Max knives, tape measures, etc.
If it was made in Germany it would be stamped . Knipex is a great tool company and that retractable spine is unique and useful. I prefer Olfa wheel lock knives with Tajima blades. I’ll pick up the knipex if the price isn’t as absurd as everything else right now. Thanks for showing so many different brands
Where I work we break our plades by stepping on them. We just press the blunted end flat on the ground, step on it, then pull up on the handle. Gives a clean break, and keeps the end of the blade from flying away.
I never thought of that. Thanks.
Thanks for the video. I think I'm literally the only person on the planet who really likes that big Dewalt utility knife, other than the guys who designed it - I like it because the added spine to edge depth of the blade gives it more stability than any other knife until Knipex added the spine support.
I have to say that although I think the spine support is a brilliant innovation, I think the blade release is *horrible.* The little plastic button on the back doesn't adequately depress the blade release stud, so the only safe ways to change the blade is to use pliers or disassemble(!) the knife. I agree about the possibility of the retention tabs on the blade tray being a potential weak point, but modern plastics can provide truly amazing service so fingers crossed on that.
BTW/FWIW, having disassembled the knife, I will say that the front of the knife is rock-solid. There are two doglegs on the top that slide into cutouts in the bottom. If you drop a Cutix from the top of a tower one or both of them might break off when the knife hits the concrete pad but otherwise I think the front end is bullet-proof.
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Dang it! I JUST bought the more expensive Olfa (different than the one he has). Olfa is still a nice example of high quality Japanese tools, but that extending spine is a game changer.
For the money at Lowes you can get the olfa 18mm with blade pack for like $13 at that price you can get 3 knifes and like 24 to 30 blades can't remember if they come in 8 or 10 foe the same price as this knipex in other words extra blades and spare knifes
I ordered 3 and put one in every corner of property, best knife so far...
That knippex sounds perfect for cutting devices into ceiling tile.
I'm to the point now where I buy the more useful tool instead of going for the cheapest. If it prevents one injury or reduces frustration it's paid for itself in my book
I just received mine in the mail and I already love it. The package says “Made in Spain”, fyi.
These are pretty much the norm among tradesmen in my country, oh and you don't need a pair of plier to snap the blade.
Extend the blade 1-1.5 blade segments, put the top edge (not the spine of the blade) against a surface you don't mind marring, lean the knife over by 45 degrees, put your thumb
on the blade segment so it doesn't go flying. And push the knife handle straight down (no pushing with your thumb) if you find you gotta use a lot of force try snapping it in the other direction.
All those hand motions and all those blades has successfully raised my anxiety level !
It helps immensely if you extend the spine a little and use that when inserting a blade....
I got one of those rounfpd ball type multi blade quick change razor knives about 20 yrs ago and still use it to paint & tape and cut sheetrock for boxes
I like to know more about the plier with the blue handle, and I like the main utility knife that you were showing with the extension of the blade protector to keep you from cutting your finger. And you doing a good job showing everyone about what is the best tools.
I also give you a 5⭐ and good morning from Louisiana.
Is it this one: czcams.com/video/GpmA-PLTN04/video.html
Don’t need this knife but it’s beautiful I’m def going to buy this. Thanks 👍
This is brilliant!
My house is full of OLFA knives. A must for Graphic design/Photography but spreading everywhere. Smaller versions which have the click blade lock and big ones with the blades as shown. But not with a click lock but a fixing turn knob which is much better. Sometime while cutting the blade stick more in the material and you pull the blade out with a click lock system. I like the flexibility of the blades. By bending the blade one can easy flushcut plugs in walls or wood paneling. So with a narrow design handle one does not have to bent the blade so far. I got most of these OLFA's in the late 80ties, at study and still they are doing great and are still used a couple of times a week.
Finally a knipex tool I can really hurt myself with .
Since you asked, these breakoff utility knives or stanley type blades have not been allowed in my toolbag for many years. They are the #1 source of unneccesary injury IMO. For the heavy duty stuff as well as opening boxes, cutting straps and whatnot, there is the 7in1. An oldschool pocket knife is still perfect for cutting regular stuff - no swiss cheese gadget but a classic wood and forged steel folding knife. Soft stuff like foam, mats, carpet etc. gets handled by the insanely sharp and indestructible 7" ceramic non-stick titanium chef‘s knife from the knockoff store. With heavy gloves on.
Thanks for the details. I use a high end Fallkniven kitchen knife for cutting foam for things beyond the reach of a snap blade which is most things like dog beds and seat cushions.
It's not the knives fault if you injur yourself. As a carpenter I have a snap of utility knive on me everyday.
In 7 years I haven't cut myself with it even once!
@@SuperDeinVadda Obviously, I haven't either ;)
Hello again Doc
Thank you for another Great Video. That a nice collection of knives. Again thank you
I had the dewalt, the Olfa, and recently bought the knipex. The dewalt was sloppy, the back clip falls out easily, no blade storage and the throat was way too wide so I had to pinch it closed with pliers so the blade would stop wobbling on the cuts. The olfa was a better option but no where near as good as the knipex. The spine on the knipex is great when your cutting with the blade extend (like you would went cutting Owen Corning foam board). It does a great job of not letting the blade flex in the cut. You didn’t mention the best thing about the knipex tho in this review-the blade doesn’t get pulled out when cutting Sheetrock.
The original blade in the knipex were tajima (sp?)
I should've read your review before buying the Dewalt, the throat is way too wide making the 18mm blade super wobbly, i have a Olfa 25mm with the wheel lock and it's so tight it doesn't budge, knipex doesn't have a wheel lock tho, when knipex is fully extended is there any play on the blade in the up and down movement?
@@joyindeeamornchai754 no the knipex has a tooth in groove mechanism that locks the blade from getting pulled further out unlike the dewalt
The yellow cover came off my DeWalt. I liked that the best. It was a thin handle. It fit in my tool pouch better because it took up so little space. I wouldn't buy any of those with thick by handles.
Hyde makes my favorite utility knife cutter. It's not the snap-off blade. It's not retractable, but simply works better than other styles for hard use. HYDE 42080 Fixed Blade Angle Head Utility Knife
I WOULD LOVE to get this...I am a HUGE Knipex hand tools fan, All my main pliers, linesman, water pump, needle nose, dikes, etc are Knipex with multiples of each! BUT, Not having a belt/pocket clip is a DEAL BREAKER...No fishing this thing out of my pocket or pouch all day...Hope they improve and add it to the next gen model!
I'm sort of late but, if you really, really liked this knife you could always buy a replacement pocket for whatever pocket knife off eBay, usually only a buck or two, and JB Weld it on the back where there appears to be some nice flat, working area. I've seen people do that with other stuff.
You made me buy that gedore plier
And I love it its buttery smooth thanks
I looked it up on Amazon Germany and it's 16€ at the moment, magnisium housing (as you mentioned) and aluminium inside.
The product specs say "Knipex Quality - Made in Germany", so I guess it's actually made in Germany (?)
I've read some comments saying it's made in Spain, but I think it would be illegal to just write "Made in X" on the packaging/advertisment. So either they changed their manufacturing to produce entirely in Germany (which I doubt) or maybe they buy the magnesium cases in Spain and produce the other stuff and assemble + quality control in Germany to have enough of the production in Germany to be able to call it "Made in Germany".
I lost my Kobalt Utility Knife last week and had just gotten new razors for it. Folding, locking, and metal is much better than the Snap-off style of blades. IMO.
Just bought a cutix (in the UK, but I doubt that's relevant) the blades now have a Knipex logo and P/N 90 10 165 E02 instead of Lutz or Tajima
It doesn't have the country of origin, but "Wuppertal" is the city in Germany where their original manufactury is. So it is probably produced there.
I believe EU regulations require a country of origin marker for items made and sold in the EU. My guess is Asia.
@@atomicsmith From the Knipex site "We manufacture exclusively in Germany, at the founding location in Wuppertal." 42337 Wuppertal is the manufacturing site in Germany. Except for a few products like the electricians shears that seem to be a rebrand of another manufacturers model they are producing all there stuff there. EU regulations state that you have to put manufacturer and address on the Product but not the country name where it is produced.
Dude you spend a ton on tools. Now I'm off to the shop to get some more Knipex's :p
He has a serious very serious, addiction , buing a ton of tools everyday. From what Ive seen ,he has tools to cover at least half the Plumbers,Electritians and Car mechanics, of a big city! Many times, he tries to hide the fact, that he got another tool, saying that the new tools is going to see a ton of use! Even though he already has like 20 same tools like that, and he knows, that it's going to stay like new as all his tools look....
Nowdays, people are programmed to have addictions, it's just that this, is not a common addiction, at least to that point, where you spend a fortune every day. for tools that you already have a ton of them...
I really like mine ( loaded with Tajima blades ) , I totally love it !
I like the Stanley 010820 25mm FatMax, can hold a good few blades and the blade switch out is super quick. Inexpensive too.
is the 25mm blade worth it? since i have a bunch of 18mm and 9mm, just for general diy stuff
the stanley with the hooked handgrip is the best that comes with a sheath and has the large vrass wheel on the side
Fiberglass insulation - really helps to have a longer blade, but the flex is a problem as you pointed out.
It amazes me how many people just use a utility,I get anxiety watching them cut faced fiberglass.
I have it, and it's mostly fine, but I would've expected better quality in some aspects. First of all, it has a plastic slide for the replacement blades. I see this breaking quickly with extended usage as the replacement blades are in contact with the plastic. Second of all, the button to unlock and replace the blades is quite difficult to use. And it doesn't seem to accept all 18mm blades, I have quite a few of them this cutter rejects (because the hole position varies by +-1mm) whereas pretty much every other cutter in my possession accepts them no problem.
I work for an automotive company and all utility knives were replaced with self-retracting versions. It makes sense for our work environment, if you push the blade out and cut, you need to change your setup and get help.
Hmmmm very interesting 🤔!
I brake down lots of boxes and I use either a klever xchange, easycut 2000, or a martor cuter the easycut sometimes will retract when I squeeze the trigger but it's a good tool the tool I use more is the klever X. My daughter uses the klever X also at her work. I wouldn't mind trying some of the cutters you show in this video some look interesting.
Thanks for the video and love the Rolex super clean!!!
Very nice features!
Thanks, Great Review! Interesting that Knipex changed from Tajima to Lutz blades 🤔
I do custom Stainglass doors and windows, as well as repairing regular windows and I use these blades all the time, I would love to see a knife that has a razor blade that’s just one long blade like you described that’s not a breakaway blade
Olfa LSOL-10B. 18mm high blade with no snap lines, just one long blade.
Milwaukee fast back 6 in 1 is definitely the best utility knife there is. And for the money there is none better.
Neat tool. Didn't know about the spine.
More of a bench knife than a site knife, given both the blade change system (which is going to quickly clog up) and the weak push-pull blade locking system. You need a positive thumb operated screw lock for safe and practical site use whereas the push-pull system is ideal for inwards/outwards goods and retail counter use. The slide out blade stiffener is an excellent idea for bench work.
That's not true.
As a carpenter I edc a knife with a similar mechanism to lock the blade.
It shad never slipped and is really solid. A screw is unnecessary overkill.
And I do abuse my blades
we use the martor sp 625 on the job, it retracts after the cut is made automaticly so you cant shoot off the object into your legg (happend allot)
excellant review and spot on......I have one ..... thanks dme const.
I got this on sale from I think Acme Tools for $20, otherwise I doubt I woulda bought it. I’m glad I did though, I really like it. I tend to grab my Tajima Rock Hards for general daily stuff, but the Cutix is my go-to for projects and DIY. It slides in and out of my pockets or my tool pouches nicely, and I like the size. I wouldn’t spend $30 on another, but if I could get the right price again I would. For the price I dunno how you beat the Olfa/Tajima stuff though.
Ive got a red and black one with no brand name on it, but I bought it at Bi-mart, i think it might he greatneck brand. Anyhow, it stores 3 or 4 extra blades, but not in a separate storage area. You load in (i believe it takes 4 total) into the magazine and lock it back in, then you pull the switch all the way down and then start back up and it grabs the top blade, if theyre stuck pretty good i sometimes have to adjust the blade tension knob to block the opening from dragging 2 blades out at once. Once the blade is used up just push it all the way forward and pull the stub out, go back down and pick up a new blade easy as that. Surprised none of these have something like that. Or maybe they do, im only halfway theu the video :)
When they announced this, I obviously couldn’t disagree with the addition of (essentially) a backsaw spine. I use the locking Olfa almost exclusively, however, and I’m not going to give up on either the ratchet lock nor 25mm blades. The Spanish origin has me presuming it’s a rebrand of sorts (many of their wire stripping and cable dismantling tools are) but I’m really not familiar with utility knife manufacturers enough to know.
What do you like about the ratchet lock?
@@caramelzappa The blade and it’s carrier (for lack of a better term) stay put. On the other ones, if the blade gets stuck in something it
can override the detents and either move in a retracting motion or the other way and the handle comes off. Either way, it results in losing control around a sharp blade. Imagine you slip on a nut with a wrench. A real knuckle buster. Now imagine you do something like that with a knife…. Not good. I use these a lot almost fully extended and it was always an issue until I got the locking ones.
@@robertrada4783 Huh. I've never had either version slip on me The locks work just fine. What are you doing with it where you're putting so much pressure as to overide the lock?
Damn your channel is dangerous 😳... I will end up paying a fortune if I keep watching
The blue pliers you picked up you said you liked.
What's the brand??
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It does look nice, but if this really takes off, I would expect Olfa to make a version that's just as good.
Maybe a better version. Just received Olfa's 7" scissors yesterday. Very nice. Is there anything they don't make well?
I'm an Olfa admirer too. Great products.
You don't need any too to break the blades of!
Just extent the part you want to snap of and press it against a table or something at an angle.
You can cover the blade with your offhand to catch the blade from flying of.
No eye protection needed.
That’s nice!
Made in Spain, according to KC Tool.
Definitely couldn't use that style around a food production plant. Sometimes the plant itself will actually provide the knives they want the contractors to use and everyone is different.
Reminds me of the blades We made in prison
Great channel! Was wondering what kind of blue-handled pliers you have to your right? Thanks!
It would be nice if they came out with a 25mm version.
Nice demo Doc ... Just a matter of time ... Lol ... Thx ...
Unless i find a more expensive just as or equal to such quality tools
Safety knifes at work blow , they don’t come out far enough, they have a rounded tip and they snap back in if they get caught on anything- THEY ARE WORTHLESS AT THE ONE THING THEY ARE DESIGNED TO DO- so what happens - we use the old school square razor in a slide tube .... btw I’ve seen people using the “safety” knives require stitches - it the operator, not the blade. We would literally rather be fired for using a real knife than the spoons they demand.
I work at a company that dosent allow Any open blades like you showed. Only protected safety knifes because people cut themselves so often.
Good video but where can I get those pliers?
I still prefer the old workhorse Stanley 199 non retractable blade but be sure to use Stanley carbide blades
I liked my CutiX until the blue finger piece popped off and the little bead that ratchets the blade fell out and into a crack to be forever lost. Tried to contact Knipex, to get the replacement part, and never heard back from them. Rather disappointing customer service.
I'm thinking about getting an Olfa L2 to replace the Stanley I've had forever that they don't make anymore .
I don't use a knife with a snap off blade. If I did, I would never use it in an extended position. It seems to me that it would be super easy for the extended blade to snap off. Under tension, which it would be under if it snapped off; where would it go? Into you possibly.
The Lutz blades seem to be made in Solingen
Never used a blade snapper, i always break them on the floor under the foot. Obviously not on delicate flooring though
What about Olfa?
Try the Olfa H1. Best utility knife in my opinion. I almost edc it.
What do you do with the broken off part? You really need to put them in a sharps container. Most of us don’t have one, especially if aren’t in the shop.
People can judge me if they want but at my last job, I'd just go over to a trash can and I stuck the used blades in either aluminum cans or a plastic bottle lol. This was a big box store and didn't have a sharps container thing. We weren't supposed to have razor knives anyway so that's sorta why.
What is that blue handled, offset mini lineman type pliers you sported in this video?
I love my Knipex tools but for these type of cutters I really like OLFA better
Great content. What were those pliers that you used to snap off the blade.
When this first came out i thought it was gimmicky. I also (not sure why) assumed the case was plastic. I am afraid I will be picking one of these up. I also have that heavy duty Dewalt. The slider thingie on mine has come off a couple of times.
There is nothing gimmicky, with any Knipex tools. They are one of the BEST, if not the best Tools company in the world. I don't know any prodessional Electritian, Plumber, Car mechanic, Maintenance teams of any kind, that not only doesn't use Knipex tools, but usually 80-90% of their tools are Knipex.
Only negative with tht brand, is the addiction it causes, after you get your first Knipex. So, whoever reads this, and hasn't had used one yet, you've been warned!
@@greekveteran2715 I have their new auto wire strippers. I guess you are right about them not being gimmicky. They just refuse to strip wire. Don't be a fan boy to any company. All my other Knipex tools are great but this way overpriced stripper is junk.
@@scotts4125 Then you're 100% right! All companies, have tools that don't perform as good as others, and all companies have bad quality control the later years. Knipex quality control, is not what it used to be, let's say 2005 and before. where all their tools came out perfect, with noticably higher quality overall.
The product sheet says "Knipex Quality - Made in Germany".
I think that this utility knife is made in Spain. For the blades, it depends on the brand you get...
For all the guys in the warehouse area where I work, we provide the self retacting knives, only; no snap offs in food/bev, too much risk, I guess
Used to build crates for an exhibit Co. and I'd use a longer break off blade like that to cut the 2" foam we'd use for padding them. Indispensable!!
If it was made in Germany they would proudly tell you on the item.
Isn't it pronounced NIEPEX? Its what I always heard for 20yrs. For Amazons $39.00 retail price I think I'll build my own. :) Because of the lack of unloading thousands of container ships (supply chain crisis) on the west coast, Amazon seems to think its a good time to raise prices to near insane levels lately. Besides Olfa and Fiskars have some great ones too.
Yes, NIEPEX!
Kah nip ex. Give it a google. Spelt weird for the pronunciation but it's kah nip ex.
I sure do love my Olfa's but the spine has me intrigued. Thing is, the Olfa's are lying all over the place in the house, the shop, the lab, and the truck. I probably have 8 of them and there's never one more than 20 feet away at any one time. $30 for a Knipex vs. $10 for an Olfa, that's not a tough choice. btw, I keep an empty blade-holder to put all of my snapped or dull blades into so nobody inadvertently gets hurt taking away the garbage.