Husky knives belong to the utility class of knives. They are basically a casing with a blade enclosed that can be easily released and then retracted when not in use. It is a very convenient and handy tool to have around and is great for use around the home, office or shop.
The husky knife offer features such as easy blade changes and automatic reloading. To reverse a blade after fully extending it, press the button to the side of the knife and withdraw the blade to reverse it. Changing to a fresh blade on husky knives is quick and easy, just discard the old one and retract the thumb slide. A new blade automatically loads without opening up the body. Sometimes most people are skeptical about the automatic loading function of this knife, but it holds up well. The blade lock is easier and safer to use and it is very affordable compared to other utility knives of the same types.
The Husky Medium Utility Knife 008-044-HKY, comes with a medium replaceable utility blade and 5 bonus blades, durable light weight aluminum housing. The Husky Folding Lock Back Utility Knife Model # 21113C Assembled Depth (in.): 1 in Assembled Height (in.): 1 in Assembled Width (in.): 1 in, comes in different colors, the home depot price is at $7.98, colors may vary (red, blue, black, orange or gray), with a lockable blade. Another husky knife product to check out is the husky 2 in 1 ultra thin combination knife. It has a fully-retractable standard razor blade as well as a folding drop point knife. The drop point blade extends with a flick of a little nub that’s on the blade itself, and the folding blade has a nice locking mechanism so it won’t flip back and close over your knuckles. The knife is extremely thin, measuring only 7/16 in width, which is great, but it does come at the cost of blade storage. The husky knives are very useful in a variety of situations when working with jobs that require a lot of cutting here and there. All Husky hand tools are backed by a lifetime warranty-the best in the industry. In the unlikely event that a Husky tool breaks, they replace it free of charge.
Online orders of Husky products are available at Home Depot retail stores and online. While some reviews have expressed problems with blade reloading, most users laud the effectiveness of this blade. This product comes highly recommended and it would be up to the prospective user to judge its user friendliness.