STANLEYFolding Pocket Knife 0 10 598, Silver a

Wow, it's sharp and just the correct size for marking out. The blade storage and folding are good the quality of this Stanley is very good.

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!.

I have been using these knives for donkeys years, this newer one is comparable in use to my older ones,comes with 2 blades which lock open securely with no waggle, the finish on the handle is not so good as the older one in that it is a silver paint / powder coating rather than a chrome finish but fit and functionality is just the same,for the price recommended, one word of warning,the blades are expensive in packs of three, buy them in a fifty block, they are so much cheaper, I paid £13 for 50 instead of £1.75 for 3

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.

It’s safe to use and store safely, mainly use making out on wood.

Fits easily in the hand allowing precise cuts to be made for modelling but with a blade sturdy enough for woodworking. Comes supplied with a spare blade and replacement blades are easy enough to buy

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.