Where Can I Find Quality Utility Knife Blades

[BDAZ]

I recently changed the blade in my break off blade knife. I strop regularly but started on a hide that was tough to cut so I decided to change the blade. I discovered an unopened pack of blades in my tool chest and to my surprise they were made in England. They were significantly better than the ones I had been using. Is there a source for quality blades not made in the PRC?

Thanks!

Bob

[Hi Im Joe]

I usually whittle them myself. To ensure high quality!

[Eccho]

I have been using the Olfa blades.They are made in Japan but are pretty high quality. The have a good edge, and more importantly they strop really well. They are usually available at Home Depot, Lowes, etc. A little more pricey than the ones at Harbor Freight, four times the price, but they outlast the cheapies by a mile. IMHO Hope this helps Eccho

[BDAZ]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks

Cya!

Bob

[Northmount]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks

Cya!

Bob

There was a post some time ago about utility knife blades. Someone said to use the black blades as they are sharper and last longer than the SS blades. You might find it by searching for the post so you can see what their comment included.

Tom

[BDAZ]

I did a search first but couldn't find anything on blades. Thanks, I'll look again.

Cya!

Bob

[celticleather]

I use Irwin Bi Metal Blades . . . practically unbreakable, and with a good sharpness-life. They can also be honed back to full sharpness when dull. http://www.irwin.com/tools/utility-knives-blades/bi-metal-utility-blades

[BDAZ]

I ordered 10 of the Black Olfa breakoff blades. They claim to be much sharber than the stainless blades as they are carbon steel. Sounds perfect!

Thanks!

Bob

[Hi Im Joe]

Damn my reply was tongue in cheek but I guess there really are a lot of options. Just goes to show ya.

[Macca]

Damn my reply was tongue in cheek but I guess there really are a lot of options. Just goes to show ya.

There's sharp & there's SHARP !!!