Summary of This Tool Makes Utility Knives Obsolete!

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Cordless electric power cutters designed to replace traditional utility knives for cutting materials like cardboard, plexiglass, MDF, carpet, leather, and metal.

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Main Features Across Brands

• Cutting Speed: Measured by average seconds per cut on cardboard, plexiglass, MDF, and other materials.
• Blade Speed (RPM): Ranges from ~220 to 560 RPM; higher RPM generally correlates with faster cutting.
• Battery: Voltages range from 3.6V to 12V; higher voltage models (Skill, Makita) tend to perform better.
• Weight: Varies from very light (~279g) to heavy (~1587g).
• Noise Level: Generally between 68 dB to 82 dB.
• Blade Guard Design: Critical for smooth, snag-free cutting; poor design causes rough cuts and blade drag.
• Additional Features: LED lights, self-sharpening blades, replacement blades, ergonomic handles, USB or Type-C charging.

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Brands and Key Points

1. Garall ($26)
   • 3.6V, 11,000 RPM motor claimed, actual peak 238 RPM.
   • Lightweight (383g), quiet (<70 dB).
   • Good torque but lower RPM; solid on MDF without stalling.
   • Average cardboard cut: ~2.44 seconds.
   • Blade guard sometimes drags on plexiglass.
2. WorkPro ($30)
   • 4V system, 280 RPM, 2000 mAh battery.
   • Quiet (68.6 dB), 379g.
   • Fastest average cardboard cut (1.53s), smoothest cutting experience.
   • Blade guard well designed, minimal snagging.
   • Strong performer overall.
3. Black & Decker ($35)
   • 4V, 257 RPM, USB charging, self-sharpening blade.
   • Heavier (401g), louder (74.2 dB).
   • Blade guard drags causing rough cuts.
   • Average cardboard cut 2.31s; struggles with torque on MDF.
4. Snapfresh ($36)
   • 4V, 220 RPM, special charger, replacement blade included.
   • Heavier (399g), loud (78.8 dB).
   • Blade guard drags on plexiglass and cardboard.
   • Average cardboard cut 1.96s; decent but less smooth than WorkPro.
5. Saker ($36)
   • 4V, 268 RPM, LED light.
   • 370g, 73.5 dB.
   • Smoother than Snapfresh, faster (1.74s cardboard).
   • Blade guard minor interference on plexiglass.
6. EVC ITN (EV) ($40)
   • 4V, 314 RPM, Type-C charging, LED light, extra blade.
   • Heaviest among mid-range (421g), loud (77 dB).
   • Blade guard causes significant drag and rough cuts.
   • Average cardboard cut 1.91s; struggles on MDF.
7. Z Tools ($40)
   • Claimed 260 RPM, actual 509 RPM (highest in mid-range).
   • Heaviest mid-range (473g), 76.9 dB.
   • Smooth cutting, average cardboard cut 2.41s.
   • Blade guard well designed, minimal snagging.
8. Warrior (Harbor Freight) ($40)
   • 1.5 Ah lithium battery, 480 RPM.
   • Heaviest (475g), loud (78.6 dB).
   • Smooth, fast cuts (1.58s cardboard), second place behind WorkPro.
   • Ergonomic, extra blades included.
9. Work Zip Snip ($44)
   • 4V, 487 RPM, specialized charger.
   • 413g, 75.5 dB.
   • Fastest and smoothest cuts overall (1.41s cardboard).
   • Underpowered for MDF; stalls often.
10. SNF ($44)
    • 3-in-1 tool (cutter + screwdrivers).
    • Heavy (524g), 73 dB.
    • Slow (262 RPM), uncomfortable handle.
    • Average cardboard cut 2.03s.
11. Voxo ($46)
    • 10,000 RPM claimed, actual 314 RPM.
    • Very light (279g), loudest (81.9 dB).
    • Slower (2.5s cardboard), blade guard poorly designed.
    • Poor carpet cutting performance due to fiber clogging.
12. Fantic ($56)
    • 4V, 233 RPM, LED light.
    • Heavy (471g)

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