Stanley Folding Pocket Knife 0 10 598

This is probably my most used knife, it's a great size for accurate work but strong enough to tackle most jobs. The locking mechanism works well, it's quick to open and close and there's little chance of the blade accidentally opening. Once open, the blade is kept firmly in position. It's slightly awkward to replace the blades - I'd prefer it to be tool-less but you do need a small screwdriver. Not a big deal but still, something to improve. It holds two spare blades in the handle, and once you've unscrewed the body its simple enough to safely change the blade out. It fits beautifully in the hand which makes it great for accurate cutting, it has a good weight to it. Even though it has a smooth painted exterior it doesn't slip about. I use Swann Morton blades in mine and they fit well with a tiny bit of modification to the plastic internals. As many other reviewers have mentioned, the Stanley branded blades are expensive so I bought a 50 pack of Swann Morton and still have plenty to spare as I like to resharpen my blades when I can. They're no longer available on Amazon for some reason so I think eBay is your best bet. All in all, it's an excellent knife that should last you years, I've had mine a couple of years and despite a few blemishes to the paintwork it's still functioning like new. For the money it's great value - just don't get ripped off buying blades!.

Once you use a coin to open it up for the first time you can see there's relatively few moving parts. Flipping one of the two blades contained within the handle and inserting it into the right place is easy, and you'll be snapping it back together with one spare blade left in the handle. It's once the blade is in place the locking mechanism comes in to play, and it feels fairly secure as you try to pull it away from the handle to unlock the stiff blade for closing it back up. Using it is a pleasure as the ergonomics seem just about right for my average sized male hands. The blade seems to be of high quality and has a nice sharp edge at the tip for splitting the fibres of timber for accurate marking. It would be a wise move to get a pack of blades and perhaps store two spares in the handle. I have used it on vinyl flooring already and it's got a great precision as I made my cuts on delicate angles at doorframes. Overall I can't see me reaching for any other marking tool for quite some time as this one feels like it's built to last.

i had one of these stanley folding knifes years ago which i used in my model building, but as with all great things it went walkabout never to be seen again until now, when i found this on amazon i had to get it because i am still building models and find that the blades stay sharp for a long time compared to 'other' utility knifes and the blade can be folded back out of harms way. so if like me you want a great modeling knife that will last for years than get this one, but make sure its locked up away from wandering hands or you will find it missing one day. a precise and comfortable knife to hold is a safer knife, like this is, 2 blades inside the knife body and they are easy to change, go on don't think about it, buy it !!!!

My Stanley Folding Knife just arrived. I looked at the instructions on the piece of card attached to it - drew a blank. The little illustrations made no sense at all - until I figured out how to set the knife up myself and only then did the illustrations become obvious. Anyway, not knowing how to set it up, I took it apart, looking for clues. Plastic parts and razor sharp blades were soon laid out on my table and it took another ten minutes or so - and several attempts - to put it all back together in working order. Now that it is as it should be - serviceable - I can see and feel that it is actually well made, compact and the blade is VERY sharp. It feels solid, sure and precise. Excellent! The downside is that the blade only locks in the open position. When closed, the blade does not lock and is therefore always an accident waiting to happen. The only solution I can think of is to keep it in a sheath, to stop the blade from being opened unintentionally. Also, to close the blade, you have to pull back on the black plastic piece at the 'blunt' end of the handle, which itself can be a hazard if the thing slips as you pull back and then close the blade. My advice is to never try to close it from the leading edge side; hold the handle from the top, place the blade gently on a bench top or whatever, then pull back on the plastic piece until the blade releases, then continue closing the blade while it is still on the bench top. Above all, keep your fingers on the rear side of that blade. Obvious hazards aside, I am confident that the knife will give many years of accurate service for which I bought it; marking wood with precision. I will probably have to get used to the procedure when a blade change is required but most tools are like that - you master them in time. Having read a few reviews before buying the knife, I followed the common advice and ordered Swann Morton replacement blades; a box of 50 is £12, which can't be bad. As for the knife itself, at the £7-50 it cost, I think it is very good value for money and will definitely buy another for my day job as a carpenter. It is sharper and more refined than a utility knife for doing those precise and fiddly tasks that often pop up during the day at work. I am surprised that a proprietary sheath or container is not available for it - or even come with it as standard; I will make one myself. It is not the kind of thing to leave laying around for others to potentially slit themselves open with, either in the open or 'vaguely' closed positions. I certainly would not keep it loose in my pocket but now that I know how to set it up and have become aware of its pro's and con's, I would highly recommend it - as long as care is taken in use.

This is the perfect knife to mark wood for cross-cuts, lay-out mitres, or to mark shoulder lines for all kinds of joinery. The thin, razor sharp blades leave a crisp knifewall to which you can saw, chisel or plane to unbelievable accuracy. The blades themselves can be sharpened with ease (provided you have a suitable diamond stone, oilstone or similar or even just some sandpaper and a few sticks of wood) making the included blade and spare go a very long way indeed. The knife will withstand many years of use and abuse in the workshop and will remain reliable. A genuinely brilliant product.

Small, handy Stanley knife, a folding scalpel type blade, you can buy a couple of different shaped blades. Good, money saving tip ~ buy Swann Morton 01 or 04 craft blades for it, when the supplied one blunts, the SMs are the same, but cheaper than the Stanley's. Good, decent knife, to change the blades, you unscrew the silver X screw, then take out + refit a blade, easy enough to do. Like most knives, it will rust, if not cared for, keep it dry and oil it occasionally. Not sure if this is UK Street carry legal ? I would not like to risk it !

Stanley make good, reliable tools and this is no exception. A very handy knife, the replaceable blade folds away and locks firmly in place when in use. This knife is designed for light duty jobs such as case opening, string cutting etc, but is more robust than it looks and is also suitable for crafts and model making. The knife is light and fits easily into a pocket and takes all the different shape Stanley blades. For the price, this is a really good buy.

I use this knife for marking wood, it is perfect for this because of the extremely thin razor blades, you want a blade with very low curf for the highest accuracy, this knife can also be pressed down hard and locks into place, once opened it won't budge without pressing the black safety lock on the bottom. The only downside is that it's a little bit awkward to set up, you will need to open it up, but once you get going, it is very safe and easily locks away, you just have to be careful not to leave the blade open, it's razor sharp. For such a cheap product, it's worth every penny, plus it doubles up as decent razor sharp knife for other things like model making, pencil sharpening e.t.c

Goede kwaliteit. Doet wat het moet doen.

This is a great, slim, lightweight knife for the money. The finish is brittle and is wearing off on mine, but I don't care what it looks like because its a very utilitarian tool. Its blade comes razor-sharp and a few strokes on a leather strop brings it back after slight dulling. Requires a two-handed and gloveless opening which is a drawback. I find this an excellent compliment to a one-handed folder that I carry. Its a tool that works like a utility razor with the agility of a small knife. Highly recommended.

Es un escalpelo muy compacto y práctico, especialmente para llevarlo cómodamente y tenerlo siempre a mano cuando se necesita. La hoja me ha sorprendido para bien: es resistente y viene muy afilada, por lo que permite realizar cortes con bastante precisión. También me gusta el sistema de cierre, ya que mantiene la hoja recogida cuando no se está utilizando y me parece suficientemente seguro para evitar aperturas accidentales. En general, estoy muy satisfecho con él. Es una herramienta sencilla, pero está bien construida y cumple perfectamente con su función.

Excellent woodworking marking knife.

Była jak spasowany, blokada działa tylko w pozycji otwartej, złożony niż nie jest zablokowany, zapowiadał się dobrze ale jakość mierna