STANLEY Retractable Blade Utility Knife 150mm 0-10-088

There's a reason Stanley knives have been around for so long. This one did exactly what I bought it for and has become one of those tools that ends up getting used for far more jobs than you originally expected. The retractable blade mechanism works smoothly, the handle feels comfortable in the hand and the overall build quality feels much better than the very cheap utility knives you sometimes see. I've used it for opening boxes, trimming materials and various DIY jobs and it's never given me any problems. Not a particularly exciting purchase, but it's one of those tools that's incredibly useful to have around the house and this version does exactly what you'd expect from the Stanley name.

Stanley blades are good, sharp very very sharp.

This lives in my kitchen and gets used a surprising amount. I wouldn't want to drop it on a hard surface as it's not the sturdiest of casings and I could see it bursting apart if it hit at the wrong angle, but overall a useful and handy tool, lightweight and easy to use.

A bit of a head scratcher (not the knife itself --- that would be a very bad idea) when I opened the package. The knife blade isn't installed for instant use and rattles around inside the plastic casing, which is itself attached to the cardboard display material like a great white shark taking a bite from a juicy seal. Tried removing said cardboard from its gob but it just tore leaving the shark with a mouthful. There are pictorial 'instructions' on the card, which are confusing to say the least, but no words to guide the purchaser as to what to do with this thing --- presumably this is intended as a joke to confuse the entire world regardless of race, ethnicity, origin or indeed language. Anyway, moan over. Myself and partner soon realised that the knife body needs to be dismantled to release the unwelcome bit of stuck cardboard and to install the single knife blade included. A tricky operation that seems to depend mostly on luck, brute force and ignorance to get the body to open. Having now opened it several times I still can't describe, in terms understandable to any logical person, how it is achieved. Remove the errant card bit. Place the rampant blade in its most likely proper position. Then attempt to reassemble! You will need another huge dose of luck to put it back together; I have a degree in engineering and am used to dismantling, reassembling and even designing complex mechanisms but am still baffled by this knife. It's either a work of genius or the product of an insane puzzle-maker with a grudge. Once reassembled this works just like the more expensive standard Stanley knife although the blade feels a bit wobbly as there's too much play in the slot it emerges from, so it might not be suitable for precision cutting work. Still not bad for the price though. I'm still giving it 5 stars as it provided me with the bonus of an unexpected conundrum to solve. God help anyone encountering this for the first time if they've never used a Stanley knife before and don't know how they're supposed to work.

Does the job but feels cheap and flimsy. I bought this to replace my old metal-cased Stanley knife which was a lot more robust.

Stanley quality has never let me down before. It’s sturdy with a retractable blade for work around the house. I don’t think it’s strong enough for licensed builders etc but perfect for the house. It retracts all the way to offer protection from the blade too. The colour is nice, the bright yellow stands out and is unique for tools so is easy to find. I’d rate the quality an 8/10 with value for money being a 10/10

Every household should have one. My oh my does it make life so much easier opening packages. My only regret is that I didn't order one sooner! Sharp blade, be careful.. strong too. Good design, easy to retract and sheath again.

I've not been able to use it yet, as I've no idea how to open it. I tried for over 20 minutes but have now given up. Hopefully I can find an easier knife to use tomorrow.

Good quality

Estupendo y practico

Ce cutter est bon.

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