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I use a retractable Draper knife which was supplied FOC on a job I was working on. It uses standard Stanley type blades so there's no problem getting replacement blades; one thing I will say is there seems to be some variation in quality between manufacturers - some (I assume the cheaper ones) such as DeWalt don't seem to last long, which is fine if they're being supplied but if you're paying for them they can be a false economy.

If you're doing a lot of site work some sites can be particular about the type of knife you use - some only want you to have an automatically retracting blade.
 
Hi, I have one of the new CK ones, that has a craft knife blade and a penknife blade that both fold into a handle. The penknife blade is of an excellent quality and it keeps it's edge. The craft knife blade is eay to change but does not come out easily either. Brilliant tool.
 
Hi, I have one of the new CK ones, that has a craft knife blade and a penknife blade that both fold into a handle. The penknife blade is of an excellent quality and it keeps it's edge. The craft knife blade is eay to change but does not come out easily either. Brilliant tool.


Have you got a link?
 
Sorry, I cannot find the knife on the web, nor on the CK site. I have just thought that this may be a sample that was sent to me just before they are on general sale. I am sure they will be on the shelves soon, so if you can hang on a bit I am sure you won't be disappointed. I will do a bit more research by contacting CK, in the meantime for you.
 
Sorry, I cannot find the knife on the web, nor on the CK site. I have just thought that this may be a sample that was sent to me just before they are on general sale. I am sure they will be on the shelves soon, so if you can hang on a bit I am sure you won't be disappointed. I will do a bit more research by contacting CK, in the meantime for you.

I have just found this link to a supplier of the knife. https://www.tool-net.co.uk/p-428115...fjpiiauST2bJL76L5q1N-xeY68mJY9J0W_RoClQzw_wcB hope it works.
 
I have a few knives ,including this one.
The only problem I have had with it is that the cover screws come loose.
Both blades lock , and it is a good tool.
I second the post about using 'Stanley ' replacement blades.
 

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The folding Stanley blade holders are ideal,cheap,and easily loaded. I always have a DMT diamond hone about,so even these "throw-away" blades,can be easily dressed up,and increased use obtained.

I would not use a knife for SWA,as it nicks the wire coating,just where Mr.corrosion likes to start,preferring a Thomas Betts peripheral cutter. That's just a personal thing...

I have two Spyderco legal-carry drop leaf pen-knifes,one orange,for work attire,and a black one for other times.

I have a lovely Buck folder,ATS-34 steel,shimmed bearing,leather belt holster...but it got an issue with "entitlement",as it locks,so it only gets occasional outings.

I would not be without a knife,if at all possible,which after all the bad press,is merely a "tool".

Knives are not dangerous. That adjective is reserved for people.

Nobody calls spoons,dangerous,when folk start to get fat...
 
irvin folding utility knife for me.

i used a swiss army type knife for some swa etc but being able to swap blades is more convinient. i sharpen mine on a dmt then a waterstone which is overkill for a knife.

a dmt is a lot better than a waterstone/oil stone as they are diamon lapping plates (steel bars with industrial diamonds on the surface)

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I can't believe so many of you use Stanley knives for stripping cables. I was always taught, Both at work and college, that Stanleys are too sharp and make damaging the conductor more likely, I had a thorsman knife for ages, Sharp enough to get through the PVC, But not Copper, Fingers, Plasterboard etc....
Mind, That could've just bee Hull College's excuse for supplying us with Knives that you could ride bare 'bottom' to London on.
 
I can't believe so many of you use Stanley knives for stripping cables. I was always taught, Both at work and college, that Stanleys are too sharp and make damaging the conductor more likely, I had a thorsman knife for ages, Sharp enough to get through the PVC, But not Copper, Fingers, Plasterboard etc....
Mind, That could've just bee Hull College's excuse for supplying us with Knives that you could ride bare 'bottom' to London on.
your more likely to cut yourself with a dull knife as you slip more often.

anyway i like to keep a razor edge on my knifes, i can shave with some of mine (ive got straigh razors and the hones to sharpen them)

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Milwaukee fastback. Best folding knife I've had.

as for electricians knife the hultafors ELK, Under £5 in axminister, and clip on snickers work wear if you wear them.
 

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