what is the best stanley knife ?

[owen bush]

I use em and abuse em .I guess I should have the best !!

[eeph]

I tend to use the "Classic" retractable metal knife actually made by Stanley. I haven't done a comparison but they always seem to work and some cheaper ones have broken or otherwise annoyed me.

This one.

[spankone]

fixed bladed ones are nice that open easy to replace the blade quickly. I tend to stay way and just use a sharp cheap knife

[Chui]

One of the carpet fitters on here should have the answer - if anyone'll need a good Stanley knife, it'll be them I'd guess.......

[FGYT]

now thers a KITH make a handle for a stanley blade

[fishman307]

Up to a few weeks ago I would say the simple screw together stanley! The sliders seize up easily, But a few weeks ago I was browsing round maplins like you do when i came across a ROLSON ! (i know usually rubbish) Folding craft knife, It is absolutely superb Its basicly a good lock knife with a stanley blade in that clicks into place using a small button, Takes seconds to replace/turn blade, and press lock back and shut drops in pocket no probs, Ive given it loads of stick so far and not a wimper, I believe kershaw or somebody did one similar At COSTCO a while back but you had to buy in pairs, Otherwise a company called IRWIN do a good knife,

[benp1]

I had a Stanley branded retractable one, think it has three open position and obviously closed. Used it a lot but have seemingly lost it, quite disappointed about it actually. Been using a normal Stanley branded one, always open and ready. Its a simple little thing but it gets a lot of use, can cut things up on the ground/concrete without ever worrying about it

[earthman]

This one is probably the best one out there.

http://www.britishblades.com/forums/...05#post1637805

[wildjetskier]

Agree with Earthman Stanley fat Max XL is one of the best. Being a flooring guy I can't recommend a Sweeney Todd (Iknow) by Delphin enough, about £15, operates like the FatMax, bullet proof. You can buy them most places. I have 2 or 3 so if you would like one I am more than happy to dig one out and pop it in the post, let me know.

[ArtVandelay]

Gerber make a good compact one, although you need to unscrew the blade to replace it.

http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Gerber...p-92-144-1024/

[owen bush]

I got me a posh bent handle stanley knife !!!!

[mloc]

you cant beat a good 99E from Stanley

[Chastiser]

god, i remember making my own years ago with a safety razor blade and meccano lol

[SICKBOY]

Gerber make a good compact one, although you need to unscrew the blade to replace it.

http://www.heinnie.com/Knives/Gerber...p-92-144-1024/

Think i'm going to try one of these for work if i can find stock anywhere, should be able to wear it like my wharcom between my belt and trousers, we'll see.....

[Robevs73]

One of the carpet fitters on here should have the answer - if anyone'll need a good Stanley knife, it'll be them I'd guess.......

I have been a carpet fitter all my working life (21 years this year) and I use plain dark grey stanley knives with a yellow roller on the back, I use a plain stanley blade in one and a hook in the other if I rotate the blade use they last about 3 years, I dont like the Dolphin knives most carpet fitters use as they are really bulky and retractable knives are dangerous.