The first manufacturer of utility knives was Stanley, in the UK as well as Australia and New Zealand; this has now become the default name for utility knives. Think of it like hoover and vacuum. How to snap a Stanley knife blade This will vary depending on the model of Stanley knife you have. For the FATMAX listed above, you push the red button and pull the blade out. You can then push a new blade in. To snap the blade hold near the scoreline and then pull down to snap along the scoreline. Ensure you keep your fingers well away from the sharp edge so you don’t cut yourself. How to change a Stanley knife blade

At the cutting end of the knife, there is also a push-button that releases the blade, this is such an easy way of changing the blade, and I love it. The rubber part of the handle also pops off and reveals hidden blade storage within the handle. Unlike some older Stanley knifes no tools are required to change the blade or access the blade storage. Stanley FATMAX Blade HolderThe humble Stanley knife, the box opening, strap cutting, little piece of design excellence. The Stanley knife has become a staple of British toolboxes since the 1920s. If you are in the market for a new Stanley knife make sure you also read out best stanley knife holder guide. Stanley FATMAX This is the Stanley knife I use day to day. It is the best Stanley knife I have ever owned; in fact the entire FATMAX range is of excellent quality. The larger ergonomic handle feels much more secure in your hand while cutting. While I have no proof, I feel like this large rubber handle reduces the injury risk when using this knife.