Best Stanley Knife or Equivalent?

[freddiemercurystwin]

My current Stanley knife has been awkward to use for years, I don't really know why but the blade has always been difficult to slide in or out, really should have replaced it years ago but anyway today it has died, it was not natural causes. So am in the market for another, is there a better alternative than the classic Stanley? Price isn't really an issue as even the expensive ones aren't likely to break the bank. Also is there any difference between the stock Screwfix blades for £9 vs the Dewalt £18 etc?

 

[ETAF]

i have afew stanly knifes, BUT also 2 dewalt , 1 folding , i tend to use the dewalt , only because i keep them close, and as folding much smaller usually in belt pouch
i would have thought the stanly is still OK
I just prefer the dewalt grip

https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-dwht10046-0-retractable-utility-knife/899fm

https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-retractable-auto-load-folding-utility-knife/511hj

But i think mine are a lot older and look different to those photos every so slighlty

 

[RandomGrinch]

Not folding, but I love this version of the Stanley...

Stanley Quick Change Retractable Blade Knife

Integrated string cutting, that conceals the blade and blade storage of up to 8 utility blades. Made with a cast metal body with bi-material side panels and a large thumb pad for durability. Tool-free design ensures quick, safe and easy blade changes. Supplied with 3x standard utility...

www.toolstation.com

Comfortable to grip and solid.

 

[yorksbuilder]

Not folding, but I love this version of the Stanley...

Stanley Quick Change Retractable Blade Knife

Integrated string cutting, that conceals the blade and blade storage of up to 8 utility blades. Made with a cast metal body with bi-material side panels and a large thumb pad for durability. Tool-free design ensures quick, safe and easy blade changes. Supplied with 3x standard utility...

www.toolstation.com

Comfortable to grip and solid.

I have used one of these for years, works like a champ

 

[yorksbuilder]

Also the OX folding knives are good, check them out

 

[foxhole]

I hate the retractable version , under pressure they can suddenly move . Prefer hefty fixed blade type .

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

I hate the retractable version , under pressure they can suddenly move . Prefer hefty fixed blade type .

Version of what? The OX?

 

[DAZB]

I have had one of these for a number of years now and can say they are very solid and as they retract are safe and easy to store. I give the runner a spray of WD40 every so often and it works a treat. Tough and well built and i will buy another if this ever vanishes.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/stanley-retractable-quickslide-utility-knife/3054f

 

[catlad]

1600A016BL | Bosch Professional Folding Knife Snap-off Blade Folding Knife, 124mm Closed Length, 137g | RS

uk.rs-online.com

These are the Rolls Royse of this type of knife.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Yowser, that's not so cheap, though I'd hope I don't have to buy another one for the rest of my life but that's what I thought about my last Stanley! ATM I'm leaning towards the Milwaukee Fastback.

 

[catlad]

I think I paid about £20 a few years ago for mine. I've had lots of different ones over the years but none as good as this.

 

[chirpychippy]

I've got 3 of this type, I bought one and lost it, bought another lost that, bought another....then found the other 2 clearing my van out. The biggest challenge is getting them out of the packaging.

 

[Stuckinarut]

Not folding, but I love this version of the Stanley...

Stanley Quick Change Retractable Blade Knife

Integrated string cutting, that conceals the blade and blade storage of up to 8 utility blades. Made with a cast metal body with bi-material side panels and a large thumb pad for durability. Tool-free design ensures quick, safe and easy blade changes. Supplied with 3x standard utility...

www.toolstation.com

Comfortable to grip and solid.

I have one of these plus a few but others. I like this one, although one of the plastic bits broke on it recently, but it still works. FYI for those who don’t need know Stanley and DeWalt are owned by Black and Decker. As are Irwin - I also have a retractable knife by these which is ok. I also have a folding version, although no blade storage.

 

[aveatry]

Knife wise I dont spend that much as I tend to start using them as chisels and hammer them. But I like ones that are easy to unscrew without any tools and that can store spare blade inside. My current one is a screwfix - this https://www.screwfix.com/p/magnusson-fixed-knife/6212v?bvstate=pg:2/ct:r But I really like Erwin blades as they dont snap - bi-metal that bend but dont snap

 

[Stuckinarut]

Also the OX folding knives are good, check them out

I’ve just looked at these, seem pretty good https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heavy-Fixe...ea82adbc859e9a102d&qid=1738010063&sr=8-9&th=1