Stanley 10-099 6 in Classic 99 Retractable Utility Knife, 1-Pack
- N/A
- Made in USA
- Interlocking nose to hold blade securely
- Three-position retractable blade
- Blade storage in handle,Blade is stored inside the the body of the knife.
- Multi-position blade slide
- Includes three 11-921 Heavy Duty utility blades
- Starts sharper and stays sharper than standard heavy-duty blades
- 3-position, retractable blade; blade storage in handle
- Patented interlocking nose holds blade securely
- Includes 3 blades
- Stanley's limited lifetime warranty
Candy Mason
Stanley Classic 99
If it ain't broke don't fix it. With all the new easy this and quick that knives out there this is still my go to utility knife. So you have to take off a screw to change the blade. It's not a hard thing to do and at least I know this thing is reliable unlike most of the other fancy ones I've tried. I bought these as a replacement for misplaced and lost ones. I have not yet had to replace a broken one.
Hannah Cheri� Harp
You can use both sides of the blade
This is extremely easy to take apart to replace the blade. Make sure the blade is completely retracted and put it on a level surface. After unscrewing, just slide the top half slightly to the right before lifting it up. (This is if the word “STANLEY” is facing you. If STANLEY is upside down, slide the top half slightly to the left before lifting it up.) There is a little notch at the top of the part that holds the blade in so you’ll have to make sure to insert the top of the blade first (the part with the two notches) and then drop the sharp blade edge down. I included a couple of pictures to show how it goes together. I like that when a blade starts to get dull, you can just flip the blade over and use the other side so each blade gets double the use. I have another one of these that’s probably about 7-10 years old and it came with 5 blades. This one came with 3. But they are pretty much identical other than that. If you buy extra blades, it looks like the storage compartment can hold quite a few, probably more than 10. Hope you find this helpful!
Maria Louise
Inexpensive but one of the best tools in my toolbox
I have been using this around the house instead of an older, Darice Retractable Razor Knife Set, Assorted Color and for most jobs the difference is night and day. The shorter and thicker blade is much more resistant to lateral forces and despite using it with no care at all I have yet to break a blade - which are wicked sharp and hold the edge quite well (and when time to replace comes there is an internal compartment where you can store replacement blades) The construction is quite rugged and it is perfect for a workbench, since it survives falls and other assorted accidents without issues. At the time I bought this blade as an afterthought to get to the "free shipping" threshold but it has proven to be one of the most valuable tools in my toolbox - 5/5!
Alicia Laporta
This cuts like a hot knife through butter!
Just what I needed! I had this cheapy "safety" box cutter that was never awesomely sharp and lately I've needed to cut down cardboard boxes and it was a struggle so: "Amazon to the rescue"! Price: $3.88 Pros: arrived quickly; is very sturdy; fits my hand nicely (ergo) Cons: upon receipt you need to open it up to get to the blade inside. It was a struggle to get it open but afterwards it screwed in and out easily... it was like the screw may have been crooked originally. Would definitely buy again! This makes quick work of cutting up cardboard! My only regret? That I didn't buy 1 for every toolbox!
Valinte Jesza
Good job, Stanley!
I bought this as an add-on item to replace a lost/missing box cutter here at home. The one they sent me had a stripped/stuck screw, so I was unable to open the case to remove the packaging and place in the blades. They sent me a replacement one, free of charge. The second cutter works great! No problems, very sturdy, wonderful heavy-duty all purpose utility knife. I love Stanley products. Good job, folks!
Claudia Kaya Leal
Highly functional, no thrills, inexpensive tool
Headline says it all: this is a highly functional, no thrills tool. The design is oriented solely around function and it shows. I've been very happy with how well defined the different blade positions are; there's no wasted time fiddling with it to make sure your blade is locked in place. Some reviews have talked about difficult "assembly." I timed myself from when I started opening the packaging to when it was totally assembled and ready to use; 60 seconds. That includes the time it took to find a quarter to use to operate the screw on the case. For those that can't even figure out how to use a screwdriver, no fear, you don't even need one! Simply use a coin of your choice (nickels might be too thick) to loosen the screw on the side and remove the top half of the enclosure. Remove one blade from the storage area of the handle and place it in the blade carrier; might require a second or two to get it in right, but it's quite intuitive. Replace the top half of the enclosure and fasten the one lonely screw with your coin or screwdriver. Could not be much more simple.
Tammy Louise Irwin
Excellent for boxes
I keep this utility knife near where I open my boxes and it makes breaking them down a breeze. The blade is thin and sharp so it cuts through packing tape better than scissors. Each blade is double-sided, and it comes with a replacement blade so you will get months to years of use out of this knife. The knife is easy to hold, and it doesn't feel flimsy like plastic utility knifes.
Becky Johnson
Packaged with blades that don't fit.
Please be aware that this knife should not take more than 60 seconds to replace the blade. The ones it comes packaged with - Stanley No 1992 - do not fit. A blade that fits should easily go in with a scooping motion and sit completely flat against the loader/dock. I spent a ridiculous amount of time troubleshooting the situation, thinking I had bad knives, until I decided to try my Dewalt blades. Boom! They went in without any trouble and finally, I could put the knife back together without any issues with the blade going in or out. Jeez louise. At least my four knives can slice cardboard into ribbons now. The Stanley blades even had some trouble going into my Milwaukee Fastback. You can feel it grinding against the metal upon insertion. They're just half a millimeter too big from the blade edge to notches.
Mercy Atienza Pillone
This Box Knife Will Let you Murder Boxes.
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.
Mayodele Mosuro
Hard to improve on this
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.