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

I am an artist who often must use a box cutter. I have various brands and colors ....this however is the pro! Well priced and very generous with razor storage inside the gadget. It is easy to use. Firm to hold. Good weight and workd very well

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.

I had a bunch of boxes in my basement thanks to a combination of Ikea and Amazon. They wouldn't fit in my recycling container on the curb. Instead, I flattened the boxes and just left them there for awhile. They sat there for awhile, starting at me, reminding me of my rampant consumerism. At some point in time, they may have mocked me a bit. They were nasty boxes, horrible things. I had to get rid of these things. I tried cutting them with scissors and ended up impressed as the rich quality of the cardboard boxes themselves; no mere scissors would comfortably dismantle such boxes. In order to get those boxes out of my basement, I needed a more efficient tool. I needed a tool that was just as strong as those boxes were resilient. So I ordered this box knife. I installed the blade. I went down to the basement brandishing my new trusty tool. I'm rather certain that I could see the boxes start to sweat, nervously chittering to one another about their impending doom. They knew that the end was near. They spewed insults. They told me that I could get rid of them, but I'd always want more. They were in my head. It had to end. I told those boxes, "No more." I cut them apart as quickly as the Mountain dispatched his enemies in Game of Thrones. Like a hot knife through butter. I highly recommend this box knife. It is a weapon worth acquiring. A sturdy tool to pass down from generation to generation like a quality sword. Mount it above your mantle. Admire it. Respect it. It is mighty.

Lots of whiz-bang alternatives out there, but I've purchased several of these over the years because they are easy to use, inexpensive and never break (I usually lose them or give them to someone who doesn't have one).

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.

Quality knife that work as it should

Found these at a very reduced price. Bad deal, the blade will not retract all the way. Very dangerous. Spend a few extra dollars and get one for a real distributor.

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!

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.

I got two of these in the hopes that I'd always be able to find one when needed. A good choice as these knives are so useful. The blade locking mechanism is good and strong, there is no real play in the blade in use. Very pleased with these indeed.

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