Stanley 10788 Curved Quick-Change Utility Knife, High Carbon Steel Retractable Blade, 3 Blades

Very good ! Recommend

You know that old utility knife? This is gen 2 of that. And the changes they made make a HUGE difference. It fits the hand better, has a little thumb pad right above the blade that gives you way more control, you don't have to take it apart to change the blades and the blade storage is both easier to access and works better.Frankly, everything about this is better. It uses the same blades, and the same slide mechanism to extend or retract them. It's still heavy enough to give a donkey a concussion, sturdy enough to actually be useful and you won't need to end up wrapping part of it with packing tape to keep the two halves together because you dropped the stupid screw and your cousin Billy ran off with it.There is nothing about this that is a downgrade. Everything that was great on the initial design is either still great or is even better!100% will buy this again. Because, like every other useful tool ever, someone's gonna walk off with it at some point. I'd stab them for it except they walked off with my knife!

It’s a little complicated at first…. From opening the handle to get to the spare blades to the tab you push to release a full blade for changing. It takes getting used to, but once you have, it’s a winner… durable and fits the hand comfortably.And of course take care… sharp blade tools can be dangerous if not used properly !

I ordered 4 of these because of the Stanley name and reputation. Apparently it isn't deserved anymore. One of the four actually worked as it should. Of the other three one the handle was broken, one was missing the extra blades and two of the three have broken yellow plastic inside them.

I was happy to upgrade my old Stanley box cutter. My problem started though with the cardboard package. Upon following the instruction to "tear here" the cardboard would not tear. So I decided to cut it with a pair of scissors but a piece of the cardboard was jammed into the place where the blade should advance. So I got out the tweezers but after 10 minutes I decided to call Stanley customer service. They immediately transferred me to a technician who suggested opening up the unit where the phillips head screw is. That did nothing, probably because the top piece of cardboard was still attached. I had tried to remove the top large piece of cardboard but it would not dislodge. So I had to call my son to come over. After another 4 minutes the top cardboard gave way and he was able to insert the blade. Next time people produce a video on how to use the cutter they need to include how to get it successfully out of the package first!

I've used Stanley Classic Retractable utility knives for years, I believe the model is 10-099, but I tend to lose them for some reason, though I've never, ever lost any other tool. They just seem to disappear. Also, it really is a pain, and just plain inelegant, to have to unscrew the handle, take it completely apart, then screw it back on just to replace the blade. So this Quick-Change model is wonderful: I had no trouble replacing the blades--but then, I had been forewarned by prior reviewers!. Otherwise, since it only ships with 2 cryptic drawings on the card that occupies the blade holder when purchased, I can see where it could be tricky at first. To restate other reviewers: the trick in changing blades, which is not in any way evident on Stanley's diagram, is to advance the top blade retraction lever PAST THE FIRST STOP, to the end of its travel. Then merely press the yellow button on the side, slide the blade in, and perhaps most importantly, make sure you have inserted it all the way, so none of the notches on top of the blade are showing. Otherwise, even when you retract it all the way, a very nasty bit of blade will still be projecting. Another tip: to open the blade compartment in the handle, press the button on the top rear of the handle. That will cause the bottom of the handle to swing down, lever style, on a hinge in the middle of the knife, providing quick and easy access to the stored blades. So, this is really a simple, very handy knife to use, if you follow the tips here and in other reviews. It also has nice hand grips added.

This is an excellent utility knife that is easy to extend and retract the blade, and easy to replace the blade. I've tried the cheaper ones, but this is a better quality and worth the price.

The curve handle is easy to hold. It’s a hard plastic. I wish it was a more rubberized plastic for a better grip. The blade storage mechanism works great and designed well. The blade replacement button will not be accidentally pressed as it’s designed ergonomically to make sure most of your hand remains on the curved grip. I’m not completely sold on the easy quick blade change buttons on many utility knives today but this one works well.