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I am working on several projects at home all of which require a utility knive.
I would like a quality knive with a quick change blade and room for spare blades to replace my junk ones. Looking for any suggestions.
 
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I used to through knives every few months. Finally found one this year that I love. Milwaukee makes a "quick blade" or something to that extent. Its a super quick open close design with strong handle and its slim for easy carry.

Bought a few for buddies as well and they all love'em too. And they're only like $14 at HD.
 
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I have this one and love it:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Y8TG2Q/?tag=atomicindus08-20

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Find one of the homeowner kits on clearance at Lowes. Kobalt box cutter works fine for me even though its chinese. I use usa blades which are better than what comes in the set


Pretty good for the price and theres room for storage.

After coupon on top of clearance prices I paid 41 cents for 2 homeowner kits.
 
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All the floorlayers I know of use Stanley Fatmax Extremes and as they use their knives a hell of a lot thats what I bought also.
I'm not keen on gimmicky stuff and just want a decent knife that works well.

Retractable blade that locks in place with a thumbturn on the side. There's a magnetic strip in the spare blade holder that holds the Stanley blade dispenser in the knife as well so I don't lose blades all over the place when I open it.

Looks like this...
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and holds one of these inside its handle.
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go to home depot or lowes to try out. I wouldn't spent so much money or time one it.
 
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While I have a couple that I really like for every day use, I also have a bunch more that are scattered in different locations. A really good knife won't do you any good if it isn't where you are at the time you need it.

I keep at least one replaceable blade utility knife (and blades) in the top drawer of all tool boxes, work bench, kitchen (yes, because I don't want to have to trudge to the garage), bedroom (same reason), two in my truck (one in the tool box, another in the glove compartment), multiple at my job, etc. All of them are disposable cheap things so if I lose on, no biggie. The ones I use daily have the comfortable handles and live in the garage as my 'go to' knives.
 
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SKang said:
go to home depot or lowes to try out. I wouldn't spent so much money or time one it.
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Been there... and the only one I can tolerate is a stanley 99. I just hate having to take the screw out for blade changes.
 
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W_KY said:
I got this Stanley Fatmax and really like the comfort of it. The few times I have had to change the blade, it seems like it was a little aggravating but I honestly can't remember. However, for the actual using of my knife, I will go to it first of the about 4 utility knives I have.

http://www.toolking.com/stanley-han...&cagpspn=pla&gclid=CKWJ37mFibQCFQioPAodlkwAbA
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I just got done with a 2+ year long renovation of my almost 100 year old house.. That means a lot of sheet rock.

I bought one of these knives from HD and I have to tell you that it is positively the worst POS tool that Stanley has ever produced!
I made it through maybe 10 sheets of rock before this miserable POS started releasing blades on it's own while I was making a long and deep cut. Damaging my work is one thing but when a tool causes me to get hurt - that's absolutely not forgivable. At first I was going to throw it out, but I decided instead to duct tape it to the top of one of my boxes just to remind me and anyone else who asks just what a POS that tool was..

I don't mind paying good money for quality tools - but - this, my friends is not a quality tool..
 
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In my experience the fancy ones with the quick release button on the side clog up with plaster from plasterboard/sheetrock in very short order and after that they are useless.

If you never plan on cutting plasterboard they might be OK but personally I wouldn't have one given.
 
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i think you should add to this what are good brand of blades cause the knife is nothing without a sharp blade
 
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The Milwaukee utility knife has been my go to for quite some time.
FYI - I find myself replacing it once or twice a year, has a tendency to turn up missing after introducing it to the cat that shows up with a corner store bought box cutter. With every successive replacement, there appears to be a noticeable drop in quality. Chiefly, a gradual cheapening of the alloy. Still good, but certainly not what it once was (IMO).

Currently looking into the Hazet and Gedore (similar....same?) offerings.
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Lutz 82 from any independent hardware store.
http://lutztool.com/utility_82.asp
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Lutz makes nice utility knives. I purchased one more than a decade ago from a local industrial hardware store that went out of business. The knife was the Lutz #88 Speedmaster. The blade can be changed quickly without tools, and the knife is solid and ergonomic. Up until recently when I searched Google I didn't realize the knives where still made since I haven't seen them in a store in years. I am glad they are. Lutz website. http://lutztool.com/default.asp The #88 utility knife page. http://lutztool.com/utility_88.asp#
 

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Monte, I have that one as well and I think it shines compared to a retractable blade knife because the blade itself cannot wiggle loose. Those who do drywall usually have the fixed blade style because of their strength in hold the blade in place.

I have that Stanley and the retractable one and the blade even flexes less in the fixed 199. It sometimes does feel small in the hand.
 
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Had the Stanley and Snap-on but to me the best I have ever used, is the cheap plastic type that has the multi blades that you can break off when you want a sharper blade, and they come with a stock of new blades in the handle.They are also good for longer reach cause you can extend the length of the blade.:willy_nil
 
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d.mcfarland said:
Monte, I have that one as well and I think it shines compared to a retractable blade knife because the blade itself cannot wiggle loose. Those who do drywall usually have the fixed blade style because of their strength in hold the blade in place.

I have that Stanley and the retractable one and the blade even flexes less in the fixed 199. It sometimes does feel small in the hand.
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...and the mechanism can get stuck/dirty... no retractable mechanism...no problem :)


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I use these a lot. I usually buy simple as I can get retracto. I toss it in the scrap if it doesnt and have a little better model on my truck but would have a fat if I was an installer. I am with the guy who says its no good if its not where its needed so I have a dozen or more at any time, price is a factor, try to buy 3 or 4 new every now and then.
 
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003I85GTG/?tag=atomicindus08-20

My favorite. Nice fat handle that gives you an excellent comfortable grip, quick blade change, love the extra blade storage that just snaps out with the magnet holding the blades. Only drawbacks are that the blade does wiggle just like all other quick change ones, and it's so fat that it might not be comfortable in your pocket depending on pocket location and how tight your pants fit.
 
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I have to second the Milwaukee 48-22-1910 I picked up several at my local lumber yard for 6 bucks a piece a few months ago. Very good and dependable knife.
 
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decaf said:
OMG......thats too much time, Snap-on has the same one, cheaper!!!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QO9FPC/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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Or you can go to TSC for $10.77 OTD. Taiwan though but still, I've put it through its paces. Bought one for me one for my dad and one for My brother. Can't beat it. Comes with 6 blades. Only snap on thing I use. I prefer if it doesn't say that but oh well. They don't really make it anyways.
 
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