Utility Knife, 2-Pack - 6 in Classic 99 Retractable with Alloy Steel Blades & Handle, Interlocking Nose, 3-Position Blade, Includes 3 Blades

What started this whole foray into box knife utopia for me is the 99E at work got taken off some where, I took in my 10-499 from home and it drove me nuts with the rattling and blade setting not staying where I put it. Figured why not get the Pro. Pro is too big for my pouch (but not for the workshop peg board at home ) and I use the short blade settings all the time (see comment on Pro bellow ) so I ordered another 99E because I knew I liked it. If they had cheapened the knife I was all set to order the Milwaukee with the blade advance on the side but I don't need the bulk so since the 99E is still very well made I am all set. The 99E * has a stout solid feel * rattles if spare blades are in it but not nearly as much as the 10-499 A small piece of foam stops the rattle. * has five VERY distinct blade settings. * has the firmest button spring for the blade settings. * super easy to feel the blade setting notches * They added some thing to cause friction to hold the screw for opening the case so the screw won't rattle loose. That was a nice touch. The 10-499 * is the lightest by far but strong enough * I find that how ever I grasp it the button gets pushed and the blade advances to the longest setting while cutting up large boxes (many bicycle shipping boxes ). * It rattles a lot * Three blade settings with a slight extension on the forth but that is to remove the blade using the side blade release button. The "Pro-Grade" * It is a very substantial box knife * It is "defend your castle from invaders" substantial (if it is a small castle and there are only half a dozen invaders ). * As you can see from the photo it is way larger. If you are wearing gloves and can't hang onto a smaller box knife the Pro is made with you in mind. * When I slipped it into my small tool pouch on my belt I was concerned with how much room it took up and it is heavy. * The blade changing mechanism works really , really well. Never a snag. Just run the thing back after pulling out the worn out blade and it grabs and advances another blade as you run the button forward again. * This knife comes with eight blades ! ! ! The 99E comes with three. * ONE small problem . . . the spring for the blade advance setting lock is very weak so it is hard to tell were the notches are. It takes a knack and practice to even find one consistently and it is not quick. For the most part this knife will be used with the blade fully extended so not a big deal. Once in a notch it stays put. There is a metal flap spring with a coil spring reinforcing it that pushes against the side of the spare blades to hold them tight against the self loading feeder. This seemed to effect the blade advance lock so I used it with only the one blade being used. Still hard to find the notches. * There are three blade settings The photo shows the minimum setting for each blade. A bit longer on the Pro than the rest.

Quality knife that work as it should

The Stanley 99 Classic is a solidly built utility knife that gets the job done. I like having extras around so there’s always one within reach. While you do have to unscrew it to access the replacement blades, this keeps everything secure without fragile tabs. Sometimes, the classics really are the best!

In my opinion this is the best utility knife on the market. I've also used the Stanley 10-499 and the Sheffield 12115 (a lockback style utility knife). Compared to those, the body of this knife is smoother, allowing you to apply maximum force on your cuts without hurting your hand. The blade mechanism is convenient, smooth, and more robust than the Stanley 10-499. Even the screw that keeps it shut is good quality. I haven't had it for long so I can't speak to longevity, but with its simple all-metal construction I bet it will last a long time (plus it's cheap to replace compared to other knives). The obvious downside is needing a screwdriver to change the blades. I think it's worth it for how sturdy this knife is, but if they could make it easier to open (e.g. by using a thumbscrew instead of a philips) this would be the perfect utility knife.

.The tool looks quite simple but very sturdy and safe for continuous use. Fast delivery too. Thanks.

Headline says it all: this is a highly functional, no thrills tool. The design is oriented solely around function and it shows. I've been very happy with how well defined the different blade positions are; there's no wasted time fiddling with it to make sure your blade is locked in place. Some reviews have talked about difficult "assembly." I timed myself from when I started opening the packaging to when it was totally assembled and ready to use; 60 seconds. That includes the time it took to find a quarter to use to operate the screw on the case. For those that can't even figure out how to use a screwdriver, no fear, you don't even need one! Simply use a coin of your choice (nickels might be too thick) to loosen the screw on the side and remove the top half of the enclosure. Remove one blade from the storage area of the handle and place it in the blade carrier; might require a second or two to get it in right, but it's quite intuitive. Replace the top half of the enclosure and fasten the one lonely screw with your coin or screwdriver. Could not be much more simple.

I THOUGHT I was buying a simple box cutter for household use (cutting down boxes for recycling). Apparently this knife is supposed to be so simple that the manufacturer felt that no instructions were needed on how to use it (although the package does include safety warnings and two [very small and not very clear] pictures of how to change blades). The blade is retractable (good for safety) except that I can't figure out how to get the blade to "un-retract" and be ready for use. There must be some "trick" to it, but I haven't figured it out yet. Also, if I ever DO figure out how to use the blade, I will need to have someone around with a VERY strong arm (or use an electric screwdriver) to open the screw that lets the knife be opened and the blade changed. Since I don't use my electric screwdriver very often, I'm now sitting around waiting for it to recharge, in case I need to open the screw in order to operate the knife in the first place. So, I can't tell you how well this knife works because apparently you need to be an experienced DIY'er to figure out how to use the knife at all. I guess you get what you pay for. Later note: It turns out that all 3 blades ARE inside, so the knife must be opened before using. However, the instruction picture is small and unclear and I STILL haven't figured out exactly how to assemble the knife. The only support offered by the Stanley Web site is a larger version of the useless package picture. A waste of money, unless you have used this knife before and know exactly how to assemble it.

These are O.K. for the money... I definitely prefer more decent retractable knifes, but the blades are good, and this is good enough for function, You can't go wrong for how cheap this is. I recently compared these to cheap Scalpel blades, and these Stanley Razors hold there edge far longer and are also far stronger and thicker steel then the scalpel blades through my testing, TBH the testing didn't last long for the cheap scalpel replaceable blade at all, really bad steel on cheap scalpels. These Stanley Razors are cheaper and better, especially for the money, I'll have to test these Stanley Razors against more expensive Scalpels in the future!

Surprised that these are still made in the USA, and that the quality hasn't changed after all these years. Also surprised that the price hasn't gone sky-high like everything else. If you want a quality trimming product that won't break the budget, the good old Stanley knife is still the answer.

Construcción sólida, una herramienta útil y de calida a muy buen precio.

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Good set of 2 Stanley knives