Reddit reviews Stanley 10-099 6 in Classic 99® Retractable Utility Knife, 1-Pack
We found 11 Reddit comments about Stanley 10-099 6 in Classic 99® Retractable Utility Knife, 1-Pack. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Interlocking nose to hold blade securelyThree-position retractable bladeBlade storage in handle,Blade is stored inside the the body of the knife.Multi-position blade slideIncludes three 11-921 Heavy Duty utility bladesStarts sharper and stays sharper than standard heavy-duty blades3-position, retractable blade; blade storage in handlePatented interlocking nose holds blade securelyIncludes 3 bladesStanley's limited lifetime warranty
Okay, I can talk scissors.
These look great for certain purposes, but to me they look like they'd be a nightmare in the kitchen -- hard and time consuming to dry, non-dishwasher friendly. For the kitchen I prefer come apart shears, which you can take completely apart to wash and dry.
For cutting paper, regular Fiskars will never fail you.
If you want to cut fabric, you need a dedicated pair of fabric shears. If you like to do anything fabric-oriented, it's worth having a separate pair because dull scissors will shred, rather than cutting. You can go with Ginghers if you feel like going actual BIFL, but I've used Fiskars for 10 years without a hint of wear on them.
For opening boxes, a simple or classic utility knife/box-cutter will do the job and keep your scissor blades from getting crap on them.
And for heavier-duty cutting (like zip-ties), get a pair of compound snips so you don't mess up the blades of your regular scissors.
Edit: it's hilarious to me that this comment has gotten so much attention. There's a lot of good info and alternate suggestions below. The compound snips especially seem to be overqualified for my uses, although as a person whose hands get tender and finicky, especially in the colder months, it's definitely nice to have something that takes the effort out of cutting those damn zip ties.
Didn't they use utility knives?
Very nice quiver and thanks for my next project. I really love working with leather.
For those who want to get started it's not that expensive of a hobby. As for leather it's actually fairly cheap and most projects don't go over $25 in supplies. It's about $100 to get the tools you'll need and although their not top of the line they will last quite a while.
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I use a basic Stanley retractable knife with a [50 pack of their blades] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NID9X4/). I've made 2 inserts and the blade just now needed to be flipped to the other side.
I've found that having a good heavy duty cutting straightedge helps a lot here since I essentially steer the blade into it, which is what keeps my lines straight. Look into the Alumicutter.
Looks to be about $4.29
Anything sharp. There are special carving knifes made by companies like Mora and Flexcut, but they can be kinda pricey for a beginner. I think a great place to start is a simple utility knife. It's cheap, easy, and the replaceable blades mean you don't have a worry about sharpening. It's not great for carving spoons or reliefs, but it will give you a taste. And if you're into it, you can check out more specialized tools like gouges and parting tools.
Haha I do not understand your use then. Ive had one for years of daily use... works fantastic.
Doesnt have to be a dewalt... just linked one similar to what i have. the stupid silver stanley ones work well, but i'm not a fan of having to take them apart to change the blade.
Yep.
Also, buy a half decent utlity knife style razor.
Like one of these, but whatever cheap one you can find at your local hardware store. Something with a handle...
http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-10-099-Classic-Retractable-Utility/dp/B00002X204/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411362168&sr=8-1&keywords=utility+razor
You can pick up a blade and knife for a box cutter from the comment you replied to in any hardware store. The knife looks like this: http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-10-099-Classic-Retractable-Utility/dp/B00002X204/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1370298154&sr=8-2&keywords=box+cutters
Don't most tradespeople use a utility knife like this? The blades in those are a different shape and significantly thicker than the ones used in a DE razor.
How about a box cutter? Seems pretty innocent to me and could do a lot of damage if needed to save your life.
https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-10-099-Classic-Retractable-Utility/dp/B00002X204/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1501778453&sr=8-8&keywords=box+cutter