Snapback / bezel knives

[jdm]

I'd like to try these for the tasks in subject.

https://www.amazon.com/Crown-Hand-Marking-Striking-Rosewood/dp/B00GQPAZQW

Although I have an X-acto which is very similar.

[PJA]

Wouldn't it be too sharp to use on a watch?

[Ishima]

Fine blades for case back removal are very useful, I keep a couple of Stanley modeling/craft knives in the bench, tips purposefully snapped off and the sharpest of the edge dulled on a cumi block, surprisingly strong steel for the purpose. The offbrand ones tend to snap very quickly. 

[clockboy]

I just use a normal case knife for most openings. However for old really tight ones I purchased this tool that works great but if purchased be careful as the case can fly when it finally releases.

 

[jdm]

On 12/22/2017 at 10:32 PM, PJA said:

Wouldn't it be too sharp to use on a watch?

What happens is that on some cases nothing else can be initially inserted. Safety is an issue, and after making a little space  for another tool the sharp blade should be put away. In fact I've posted these knives just because they look good and high quality, not because I recommend their use.

[PJA]

I use this from China, and so far I haven't gotten any problems with it.

[clockboy]

5 hours ago, PJA said:

I use this from China, and so far I haven't gotten any problems with it.

That tool looks good too. Providing the blades are thin enough + the added control factor.

[jdm]

7 hours ago, PJA said:

I use this from China, and so far I haven't gotten any problems with it.

Added to my basket. When you look to the construction of a tool like that one can understand how extortionate is the price asked for e.g. a compact Horotec case opener. 

[PJA]

3 hours ago, clockboy said:

That tool looks good too. Providing the blades are thin enough + the added control factor.

It's pretty thin, and so far (with my little experience) it opened up all casebacks with no problem.