GreatNeck 80070 General
- General
- High Carbon Steel
- 10 inches
- 11 × 1 × 1.5 inches
A 10 inch hand tool with a high carbon steel blade and aluminum handle; confirm the exact intended use with GreatNeck or the seller before buying for a specific job.
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How it ranks among the 234 generals we track
4.3★ across 314 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
314 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
Ten inches long with a high carbon steel blade and an aluminum handle, the GreatNeck 80070 carries only the generic name General on its listing. Without a more specific function stated, the build itself, a hardened steel edge paired with a lightweight metal handle, is the clearest description available.
High carbon steel takes and holds an edge well, which is why it shows up in blades meant for scraping, chiseling or cutting rather than pure striking tools, and the aluminum handle keeps overall weight down compared to a wood or steel grip. The category label on this listing, Generals, is plainly a data artifact rather than a real category, so it adds nothing beyond what the title and materials already say. At 10 inches long, it sits in the size range of a general purpose shop hand tool rather than a compact utility knife.
- High carbon steel blade
- Aluminum handle
- 10 inch length
- General purpose hand tool
Who it's for
Fits a shop owner or DIYer who wants a general purpose steel bladed hand tool with a lightweight aluminum grip. Not useful for anyone who needs to confirm the exact task, such as scraping versus chiseling, before buying, since the listing doesn't specify.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- High carbon steel blade for edge retention
- Lightweight aluminum handle
- 10 inch length suits general shop use
- Listing doesn't specify the tool's exact function
- Category label on the listing is inconsistent with the title
Performance notes
High carbon steel is what gives the blade its edge retention, and the aluminum handle trims weight relative to a solid steel one, which matters over a long stretch of repeated use.
Specifications
| Brand | GreatNeck |
|---|---|
| Model | 80070 |
| Material | High Carbon Steel |
| Length | 10 inches |
| Dimensions | 11 × 1 × 1.5 inches |
| Handle | Aluminum |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in generals.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| GreatNeck 80070 GeneralThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 314 | 3.9 / 5 |
| CARTMAN MX-TK39PC-ORANGE GeneralCARTMAN | 4.7 / 5 | 38,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Amazon DS-AMZ035 GeneralAmazon | 4.7 / 5 | 24,900 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Goldblatt G08501A GeneralGoldblatt | 4.8 / 5 | 8,236 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Craftsman CMMT45309 GeneralCraftsman | 4.8 / 5 | 5,900 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the GreatNeck 80070
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the GreatNeck 80070 made of?
A high carbon steel blade with an aluminum handle.
How long is it?
10 inches.