- Joined
- 1 Oct 2023
- Messages
- 232
- Reaction score
- 102
- Country
That's the one, they're good. Also there's a similar one in black and silver
Best Stanley Knife or Equivalent?
- Thread starter freddiemercurystwin
- Start date
I started using these a couple of years ago, and really rate them.
- Flip easily
- Cuts string closed
- Blade change is very easy and tool-less
I've got one of these silverline knives that I bought about 20 years ago, and it's still going strong!
I have loads of other knives too, but that is the go to one hanging in the shed
Silverline 868499 Expert Hi-Vis Knife Display Box 24Pce, 24Pce Each 1
Thick Aluminium Knife With Heavy Duty Steel Blade And Hi-Vis Handle. Rubber Inserts For Secure Grip. Sprung Metal Blade Holder....
www.powertoolsdirect.com
I have loads of other knives too, but that is the go to one hanging in the shed
Those OX one looks like a copy of the Bosch to me.
Depends what you mean by 'classic'
Stanley 199 still the best available. Cheap, blades available everywhere.
Of course it's a fixed blade - but it would be. All retractable blade knives are unsafe crap, because the blade isn't securely fixed and never can be due to the retracting mechanism.
Thanks all, I went for the Milwaukee in the end, flips out quickly, quick change blades and blade storage, seems just fine.
Yep I do not like the retractable ones - the only thing wrong with that 199 is it just needs a tool less screw to get to the new blades inside.
I had this for a few years until I threw it out with the cardboard I was cutting up with it. The blue section is softish and comfortable and it is angled at the end feels nice in the hand and it has a flip up ring on the screw to split it to get the spare blades. I just find it difficult to get hold of one now fro anywhere that I dont have to pay a big postage for. Or local place to buy one. I think I may of got it from screwfix.
How do you store them? You can hardly have it knocking around on the bench or in a tool box etc.
I leave it knocking around on the bench or in a tool box
Toolbox with drawers.
A friend is a general odd job builder, I used to sometime work alongside him, his preference is fixed blade stanley knife and his storage was just leave it lying round everywhere.
Loose in the cab of the van, or rolling about on the rickety scaffold tower were common places for it.
He once left his hammer on the roof of his car, and was walking up and down the verges looking for it!
Loose in the cab of the van, or rolling about on the rickety scaffold tower were common places for it.
He once left his hammer on the roof of his car, and was walking up and down the verges looking for it!
I have a Stanley Fatmax: (which I can't find just now when I need it!!) It's retractable but with a big brass knob which will clamp it or open the body wherein lurks a nice plastic container holding about 10 spare blades. Nice and comfortable to hold.
That's the one I use good to use 2 handed when triming lead
DIYnot Local
Staff member
If you need to find a tradesperson to get your job done, please try our local search below, or if you are doing it yourself you can find suppliers local to you.
Select the supplier or trade you require, enter your location to begin your search.
Are you a trade or supplier? You can create your listing free at DIYnot Local
