Craftsman Utility Knife
Where to Buy
| Retailer | Price | Last seen | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
T toolsandmore | $5.00 | Jan 5, 2026, may have changed | Buy Now |
 lowes 90-day returns (in store too) | $5.98 | Jan 5, 2026, may have changed | Buy Now |
S superarbor | $7.58 | Jan 5, 2026, may have changed | Buy Now |
M MSC Industrial Supply | $10.26 | Aug 15, 2022, may have changed | Buy Now |
M mscdirect.com | $10.26 | Jun 1, 2023, may have changed | Buy Now |
Prices are collected from retailer listings; each row shows the date we last saw that price. Return and shipping terms are each store's standard policy from our retailer research (April 2026). Some products and categories have different terms, so check with the store before you buy.
Price history summary
Lowest new price we recorded at major retailers (Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, The Home Depot and Lowes) in the last 90 days: $11.00 at Amazon on Aug 26, 2026.
Range over the last 12 months: $5.98 (Lowes, Jan 5, 2026) to $11.00 (Amazon, Aug 26, 2026). Based on 2 recorded prices since Jan 5, 2026 for offers sold by these retailers themselves (not marketplace sellers). Summary as of Oct 13, 2026.
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Pros
- •Blade retracts and knife folds for easy pocket storage and portability
- •Ergonomic design with excellent grip that's comfortable and easy to use
- •Blade is easy to replace when needed, with convenient storage compartment integrated into the handle
- •Retractable and folding mechanism combination is difficult to find in competing products
- •Very sturdy and well-made construction that's durable enough to keep as a spare
- •Lightweight design makes it handy and practical for everyday use
- •Blade retracts smoothly once properly inserted
- •Reliable tool that performs well for various tasks including farm use
Cons
- •Blade insertion mechanism is poorly designed and dangerous, requiring you to hold a sharp blade with bare fingers while pressing a fragile button
- •The small black plastic button used for blade insertion breaks easily with normal use
- •Blade replacement requires significant force and a somewhat complicated process
- •Initial learning curve for blade insertion and folding mechanism—though it becomes intuitive with practice
- •No instructions included with the product, though a YouTube video demonstration is available
- •High risk of finger cuts and injury during routine blade maintenance tasks
Bottom Line
The CRAFTSMAN CMHT10932 is a well-constructed and genuinely portable utility knife that excels at combining retractable and folding features—a rare combination in this category. However, the blade insertion mechanism is genuinely problematic, with reviewers consistently noting the design creates unnecessary safety hazards and the plastic button tends to break with regular use. We'd recommend watching the YouTube tutorial before your first use and consider using multitool pliers to help secure the blade during installation to minimize injury risk. If you're primarily looking for a safe, easy-to-maintain utility knife, you might want to explore other options that prioritize user safety over compact design.
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