Box Cutters or Utility Knives For Warehouse Work?

I've worked in a variety of warehouses over the years. Depending on what you're cutting, a box cutter blade can become loose sooner or last for a longer period of time. Utility knives are not far from this generalization because of their similar blade structure.

Severing tape for instance will make for a longer blade life. Cutting thick plastics such as straps used to secure paper carton pallets cause utility knife and box cutter blades to become flimsy within days of use. Heavier plastics shrink wrapped around pallets of different products also cause blade wear.

I recommend a more durable steel used in a spring assisted knife with lock-back capability and thumb stud for easy opening. Liner lock knives can also be considered however, their construction becomes loose sooner than that of a lock-back's. A shorter blade is suggested also so there is less torque on the overall body of the knife. A lengthier blade can become loose more quickly under pressure.

The ultimate warehouse knife would be a fixed, short blade knife with full tang. This type would require a suitable sheath with belt loop. Multi-tool pocketknives seem to be ideal for multiple work purposes however, they, in my opinion, are meant to be collector's pieces only. They're usually lightweight, produce small, thin tools mainly for eyeglass and computer repair.