Harbor Freight Warrior/Worx ZipSnip Rotary Cutter/Opener Review/Tear Down 

I wish I would have had the Skil one but they don't make them any more. But I feel after coupon it's a decent tool and works well.

I've had the worx one for about 6 months and love it, haven't had any problems cutting anything

As always, a very thorough, useful review. Had been looking at this HF cutter. Now I am rethinking it.

We would call the 4” version of this a “sample room saw” in the garment industry. The faceted blade is the whole reason it works, allowing for a shearing action as it rotates against the fixed blade/jaw. Technically, we’re supposed to wear a chainmail glove when using cause this will def suck a finger in if you contact the blade.

Hmmmm. Surprising assessment. I've been cutting LAMINATE with it with no problem!!

Target sells a version of this exact cutter under their Blue Ridge name & it seems that the most recent ones now have a micro USB charging port instead of the proprietary one as in this video. May be worth a look since it retails at Target for only $29.99

you are really professional, he is talking even about every details

Thank you for the video it inspired me to buy the Makita 12 volt rotary cutter. I have been a Makita guy since 1985 so I can just buy the bare tool for $20.00 more.

I noticed you using the Skil in some videos, and I thought it was slick. After poking around, I found a good replacement for the Skil. I got a Workmate branded version on Amazon Prime. I chose this one because it charges with USB-C and it includes a blow-mold case. I know a lot of folks hate those cases, but I wanted one, and Amazon was selling cases for the Worx at half the cost of the tool. As of April 2022, the Warrior is $34.99, Worx $38.63 and the Workmate $39.98. The Workmate more closely resembles the Skil than the Warrior or the Worx with the safety in the same spot instead of up on top. The Skil and Workmate are both 240 no-load RPM while the Warrior and Worx are 260 which makes me think the Workmate also has the gear reduction for torque. There are tons of comments on the Worx site asking about how to buy that stupid powerpack charger that everyone loses, so USB was key for me.

HomeDepot has the Makita 12-v version for $69, bare tool. So not quite as expensive, if you're already on the that platform (which I'm not, so it would be $115 for me). Actually, since I'd basically want this for cutting up boxes, I'd probably get the small circular saw and the thinnest kerf blade I can find for that.

this guy must have made some Money to make this video and hate on harbor freights product while using a half charged battery and while does it seem he either hit the easy places to cut with the skill cutter or rushing through everything with the WARRIOR

Oof, cheeky Harbor Freight with the marketing of "extra". But thanks for reviewing this cutter and mentioning the Worx one, I'm sure a lotta people were wondering about your Skil one when it first made an appearance on this channel. I know I did haha.

I cut the loop handle off of the HF cutter and, widened the cut jaw gap a bit - both jobs with my Dremel. Now the HF cutter is better than my old Skill; which is yesterday's news. I sold the old Skill in a garage sale yesterday.

For what it is, I’ll go with the HF all day. If it breaks, I’ll return it and get another. I’m just cutting down Amazon cardboard boxes.

Great cutter. My only disappointment with these is I still have to use a hand box cutter to cut through the tape to break down the boxes just so I can use my Warrior to cut them up. Why didn’t they think to add a built in side cutter for the tape.

Here's a tip: Save your money! I use Wiss 12.5" Straight-Cut tin snips to cut the tamper-proof packaging off of products. It works every time, doesn't need any batteries, is simple and half the cost! You can also use a utility knife.

Just picked up targets version of this by blue ridge. Skeptical but hopeful it works on the carpet I need to cut.

Hey! A review that isn't more sockets! Cool. I could have used one of these an hour ago, trying to open a new Ryobi glue gun package. The filth that poured out of my mouth alarmed even me. I'll grab one of these next time. :-)

Just bought the Worx, had no idea there were others ... like harbor freight.

My biggest issue is with the charger design. If they had gone with a micro USB charge port then I'd get one. I don't really want a cordless tool with a charger unique to that one tool. If it were USB then I know I've always got a charger around.

I don't understand this difficulty people have with packaging opening. I have a pair of safety scissors (the type with blunt end that can cut pennies as-seen-on-TV infomercials years ago) in a pen holder on my desk, or in the garage or on the workbench I'll grab a utility knife, or otherwise I have big Wiss scissors, or even my EDC folding pocket knife. Any of these options takes less time than going to get some motorized cutter, let alone dealing with recharging it. I could see if someone has severe arthritis, not using scissors, but then would holding a rotary cutter be easier than a utility knife? Maybe, but I'm not convinced they are worth the bother except in specific trades where there is high cut repetition and then you probably won't consider the Skill HQ enough to use that often, nevermind the HF with the low quality and ergonomics problems.

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Hi will it cut circles

Dl you guys think you can use it for cutting trees

Never seen it? Most HF stores around me are small

i wish someone would produce an attachment for a drill.

Great review.

The fingers.. watch the fingers. You made me nervous.

Catus, have you tested these on pizza? I have small children and this could be a big help getting dinner ready fast.