Agreed, not super quick but definitely the best. The guy that trained me used to swear by his cheap Silverline knife (similar style to the stanley titan) for the quickest blade changes. Each to their own.
I have the fatmax XL retractable, actually I have 3 of them, great knives. I have one that is polished with a black wax inlay in the handle, I ground all the casting lines down on it and modified it so the wheel doesn't lock the slide, (I prefer being able to retract or extend the blade without touching the wheel.) My second one is painted fluorescent orange for easily finding it on outdoor sites, again modified so no wheel required for retraction. The third one is still stock other than having the casting burrs removed, I might do something with it next time there is a stanley modding competition (Think I might do a black and brass look as I rarely use it anyway) Got a delphin as well still an excellent knife but I just dont use it as much since getting my first fatmax XL, Although I do have a tendency to keep carbide blades in it.
That sounds absolutly brilliant. I love modding tools to make them better like that. I'd be really interested in seeing a pic or vid of it if you ever get a chance.
Would you say the yellow and black Stanley knives (newer style) are any good? I’ve had a couple of different types. One fatmax (non foldable) just broke - cheap rubbish. That was the 0-10-778. Another foldable more slim one has done really well but finally lost it. That was the 0-10-845. Might get one of those gold knob retractable ones. I really need ability to put blade away as it goes straight into the pocket often!
@@ToolReviewsofToolsIUse Doing a self build, have been first fix / framing and plasterboarding as I go, so generally I'm using it for cutting plasterboard. But general use and abuse. E.g. using it as a hammer... Right now mostly 15mm pink fire board, the dense stuff, hence getting through the blades. I like the quick change for that purpose
@@MatSmithLondonIf you are looking for a retractable then 0-10-819, or the retractable Titan would be my choice for the type of work you're doing. That said, I would really consider using a fixed blade instead with the plastic sheath inside my pocket. No messing about having to retract the blade, just drop it in the sheath. Regarding the yellow and black one you were asking about, I'm not sure which model you mean but have a rough idea. As a general rule though, I try to stay away from the ones that have the small button towards the side of the blade as they can get clogged up and even release the blade at the wrong time.
@@ToolReviewsofToolsIUse Thanks, yes I have found the little red button on the side (quick change button) to be unreliable as it just gets plasterboard dust in. I usually swear at it, but that doesn't seem to help. I am interested in getting a fixed blade knife but I might have to change the way I work - currently I'm a little fast and loose with it as I tend to chuck it on the floor from a height when I need my hands back / leave it lying around on the floor etc., maybe not so great as I have a small dog. And a wife, who I sometimes throw the knife at (i.e. for for her to catch, then use, as opposed to for any other reason...) Might just get both options, see which one I use more. Thanks for the recommendations.
Dolphin knives are not quick to change blades 20-30 times a day . Best carpet knife out there though.
Agreed, not super quick but definitely the best. The guy that trained me used to swear by his cheap Silverline knife (similar style to the stanley titan) for the quickest blade changes. Each to their own.
I have the fatmax XL retractable, actually I have 3 of them, great knives. I have one that is polished with a black wax inlay in the handle, I ground all the casting lines down on it and modified it so the wheel doesn't lock the slide, (I prefer being able to retract or extend the blade without touching the wheel.) My second one is painted fluorescent orange for easily finding it on outdoor sites, again modified so no wheel required for retraction. The third one is still stock other than having the casting burrs removed, I might do something with it next time there is a stanley modding competition (Think I might do a black and brass look as I rarely use it anyway)
Got a delphin as well still an excellent knife but I just dont use it as much since getting my first fatmax XL, Although I do have a tendency to keep carbide blades in it.
That sounds absolutly brilliant. I love modding tools to make them better like that. I'd be really interested in seeing a pic or vid of it if you ever get a chance.
Would you say the yellow and black Stanley knives (newer style) are any good?
I’ve had a couple of different types. One fatmax (non foldable) just broke - cheap rubbish. That was the 0-10-778.
Another foldable more slim one has done really well but finally lost it. That was the 0-10-845.
Might get one of those gold knob retractable ones. I really need ability to put blade away as it goes straight into the pocket often!
You won't go wrong with any of them apart from the last one. What are you planning on using it for?
@@ToolReviewsofToolsIUse Doing a self build, have been first fix / framing and plasterboarding as I go, so generally I'm using it for cutting plasterboard. But general use and abuse. E.g. using it as a hammer... Right now mostly 15mm pink fire board, the dense stuff, hence getting through the blades. I like the quick change for that purpose
@@MatSmithLondonIf you are looking for a retractable then 0-10-819, or the retractable Titan would be my choice for the type of work you're doing. That said, I would really consider using a fixed blade instead with the plastic sheath inside my pocket. No messing about having to retract the blade, just drop it in the sheath.
Regarding the yellow and black one you were asking about, I'm not sure which model you mean but have a rough idea. As a general rule though, I try to stay away from the ones that have the small button towards the side of the blade as they can get clogged up and even release the blade at the wrong time.
@@ToolReviewsofToolsIUse Thanks, yes I have found the little red button on the side (quick change button) to be unreliable as it just gets plasterboard dust in. I usually swear at it, but that doesn't seem to help.
I am interested in getting a fixed blade knife but I might have to change the way I work - currently I'm a little fast and loose with it as I tend to chuck it on the floor from a height when I need my hands back / leave it lying around on the floor etc., maybe not so great as I have a small dog. And a wife, who I sometimes throw the knife at (i.e. for for her to catch, then use, as opposed to for any other reason...)
Might just get both options, see which one I use more. Thanks for the recommendations.
@@MatSmithLondon no harm in getting both. Best of luck with your build, and thanks for watching.
Oh and a little top for your videos: fill in the description and tag your video.
Thanks👍 I've been meaning to get round to doing that for all of them.