STANLEY FATMAX Retractable Blade Utility Knife with 5 Blades, 0-10-778

I’ve used numerous different Stanley knives over the years but this is my favourite and I have bought it several times due to kitting out different tool boxes, so can say the quality is consistant. It is so comfortable, the spare blades being available without having to dismantle the knife, the bright colour to easily find and the slight curve in the handle make this the best I’ve ever used. The blades are easily fitted once you know how but I can understand people doing it wrong and complaining that the blades are not secure. I use the FatMax blades, they are sharp and last well but the knife fits most standard blades so use whichever ones you prefer. I also like that it’s not a flip out knife but a solid one piece. If I had to be very critical, over time the yellow paint does start to come off but the knife is cheap enough to replace if it’s a problem.

Good quality perfect for the job

I have owned a few Stanley, and other branded, knives such as this. Usually they become uncomfortable to use, a lack of rubber inserts on the grip, gunk can get into the mechanism or i just lose them. I picked this up based on the fact it is Stanley so a well recognised brand of some stature, its yellow so easy to pick out on the floor or a cluttered tool tray and it has some good reviews as well as added features. - The knife comes with a small cardboard insert attached, no excessive packaging. Its very comfortable to hold, the rubber inserts as mentioned really make a difference when using for a prolonged period of time or when using lots of pressure. The build quality feels nice and solid, the slides and click fasteners just work, a few months of use and they still simply just work with no fuss. - I like the balance of the knife, its fairly even and not overly top heavy as some of the others i have owned have been. The quick release mechanism does take a couple of click releases to get used to, it requires a little shift to one side once the blade is inserted to fully lock in place but its not problematic. - The additional blade holder is super useful, it just means you arent trapsing back to your tool box for replacements or worse still having to carry spare blades in your pockets or tool belt, which is just a recipe for hand and finger cuts. - I have had this for three months now and used in a variety of situations, both at work and at home. Carpets, underlay, plastics, cable, tape, whatever material i use it on it hasnt bent, broken or let me down. The blades stay firmly in place, the quick release works just fine and i dont have that aching hand syndrome some of the competition have in the past left me with when ive had to use for an hour or more. Its a really well thought out and robustly manufactured knife, im unsure how you could improve it so its Five Stars.

Well made & sturdy, helpful blade storage in the handle with an easy change. Feels good in the hand. Retaction mechanism a bit stiff and not the cheapest, but I wanted a predominately yellow knife, so this is it.

Avoid if you want to get any work done. Poor design. Packaging almost impossible to remove. Blade replacement likewise. Release button stupidly small and stiff. Blade refuses to latch into position so falls out in use. Bring back original design, one big screw to split the body and change blade. Quick, easy. I must see if I can find my 30 year old one.

a good solid utility knife

All good. Slightly tricky to remove from packaging, but patience paid off. Seems sturdy enough for cutting vinyl tiles, which why I bought it. It replaces an old one, which has passed its useful service life. Nice yellow colour, too, so won't get lost in the toolbox.

Brilliant

bon produit

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It's a good knife really well made and the colour is very unique

This is cheap and badly engineered product. The moving parts are stiff and rickety. The blade doesn't fit properly into the front cavity.

Hola, este cúter es muy bueno , Su afilada hoja hace unos cortes precisos , Tiene muy buen mango que ni tan siquiera hace falta apretar para hacer un corte limpio,, lo he probado sobre madera y plástico duro,, Los resultados son muy satisfactorios,