Stanley knife blade

[Tomtit]

Can anyone recommend a Stanley knife-type blade which does not go blunt after 2 minutes' use? 

[NemesisUK]

Doesn't exist..

I watched when our carpet was fitted and the guys put new blades in every 6 cuts or so. Well they had the snap off to renew type.

No blade keeps it's edge in use, just depends what you are cutting as to how quickly it blunts.

[ColinBarber]

These definitely last longer than the standard cheap blades:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/stanley-fatmax-2-11-800-carbide-straight-knife-blades-10-pack/671jw

 

[Tomtit]

5 hours ago, NemesisUK said:

Doesn't exist..

I watched when our carpet was fitted and the guys put new blades in every 6 cuts or so. Well they had the snap off to renew type.

No blade keeps it's edge in use, just depends what you are cutting as to how quickly it blunts.

The knife is for general DIY use. Years ago these blades used to last a lot longer.

[Tomtit]

4 hours ago, ColinBarber said:

These definitely last longer than the standard cheap blades:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/stanley-fatmax-2-11-800-carbide-straight-knife-blades-10-pack/671jw

 

Thank you Colin. I don't mind paying extra for something that will last. I will order some.

[Scotlex]

As said, the "proper Stanley blades" last a bit longer.

[GMB]

300 year old Katana - still sharp!

[Malc1]

mother-in-laws tongue comes to mind ...........  

Malc

[Boomer54]

26 minutes ago, Malc1 said:

mother-in-laws tongue comes to mind ...........  

Malc

She'll be about as old as that Katana blade won't she?

[Cotswold Pete]

On 1/21/2024 at 12:38 PM, ColinBarber said:

These definitely last longer than the standard cheap blades:

https://www.screwfix.com/p/stanley-fatmax-2-11-800-carbide-straight-knife-blades-10-pack/671jw

 

I would also get a diamond stone - Stone - I use one of these to keep the blades sharp for a long time as even the fatmx will blunt.  Means less time swapping blades and good for the planet as not sending all those blades to landfill.

[Tomtit]

5 hours ago, Cotswold Pete said:

I would also get a diamond stone - Stone - I use one of these to keep the blades sharp for a long time as even the fatmx will blunt.  Means less time swapping blades and good for the planet as not sending all those blades to landfill.

Pete.

Thank you. I have ordered one.