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Best Strap Cutters

Updated August 2018
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
Leatherman
Z-Rex Multitool
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Bottom Line

A strap cutter with a unique, replaceable blade design that extends its longevity.

Pros

Large strap cutting blades are reversible and replaceable for more adaptability and use. Tool also comes with a glass breaker and wrench for emergency situations.

Cons

Some of the other multitools like the glass breaker take some time to get the job done.

Teknika
H-230
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Bottom Line

A heavy duty strap cutter meant for larger straps used in industrial applications.

Pros

Large handle and blades make it easy to apply more cutting pressure than a basic knife. Cuts up to 3/4" straps without struggling to cut through the material.

Cons

Too large to carry around for emergency or daily use. Heavy and awkward to hold.

Best Bang for the Buck
Columbia River Knife & Tool
K.E.R.T. Key Ring
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Bottom Line

Budget strap cutter you can keep on a keychain or in a pocket for emergencies.

Pros

Small multitool features a basic strap cutter meant for seat belts and other thin fabrics. Also comes with a bottle opener, screwdriver, and wrench with keychain ring.

Cons

Included protective cover does not fit the tool well, allowing the tool to possibly fall out.

Ontario Knife
Model 4 CB Strap Cutter
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Bottom Line

A good rescue-oriented strap cutter that can handle larger, tougher straps in industrial and emergency situations.

Pros

Small knife design makes it easy to keep the knife tucked away in a pocket or bag when not in use. Handle is comfortable to hold due to the ergonomic curves.

Cons

Replacement blades are reportedly difficult to find and buy when needed.

Vestil
Poly Strapping Tensioner and Cutter
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Bottom Line

A unique industrial strap cutter that also functions as a tensioner, eliminating the need for 2 tools.

Pros

Strap cutter features a large tensioner with ratchet action to apply the right amount of pressure. Cutter can be used to cut off excess or loosen previously tensioned straps.

Cons

Actual cutting head is more limited than a typical strap cutter due to the dual function design.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

  • 18 Models Considered
  • 5 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 161 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    The team that worked on this review
    • Austin
      Austin
      Writer
    • Enid
      Enid
      Editor
    • Melinda
      Melinda
      Web Producer
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    Teknika

    H-230

    Teknika

    H-230

    A heavy duty strap cutter meant for larger straps used in industrial applications.
    $43
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    Columbia River Knife & Tool

    K.E.R.T. Key Ring

    Columbia River Knife & Tool

    K.E.R.T. Key Ring

    Budget strap cutter you can keep on a keychain or in a pocket for emergencies.

    $8
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    Ontario Knife

    Model 4 CB Strap Cutter

    Ontario Knife

    Model 4 CB Strap Cutter

    A good rescue-oriented strap cutter that can handle larger, tougher straps in industrial and emergency situations.
    $18
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    Leatherman

    Z-Rex Multitool

    Leatherman

    Z-Rex Multitool

    A strap cutter with a unique, replaceable blade design that extends its longevity.
    $19