I cannot find a knife that I like more, but I cannot find these anymore. I’ve tried E-bay, Stanley’s sight, Amazon, every hardware store I come across and still no dice. Apparently they aren’t made anymore.
I’m really not sure of the model number, but they are yellow, have a retractable blade, a black button at the rear that allows you to open it to access and change blades, and is curved. It looks a little like a banana.
I would really like to buy a bunch if anyone has any in decent shape, or if anyone ever comes across some I would love to know about it.
Thanks,
Peace,
Casey
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that sounds like a carpet knief....
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Someone told me they dont make them anymore, i have a few guess i better hide them, I like them for roofing, The yellow i keep a hook blade in i can tell by color and shape in my pouch its the hook and the regular one has a straight blade.
I like that knife too. Except for the fact that it wont fit where it should in my occy's because it is fat.
I have a few of them. The number on them is Stanley 10-989.
I may be mistaken but I thought you could still get them from Ace Hardware stores. I thought it was still in their book to order. It was part of the Stanley Contractor Grade line of tools. They have been phasing them out and making every thing "fat max" which I don't like as well.
Webby
Edited 11/18/2006 3:12 pm ET by webby
http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-10-989-Contractor-Swivel-Lock-Retractable/dp/B00002X2I1
Hey thanks, I owe you a cold one at the tavern. I just ordered enough to hold me over for some time. I don't know how I missed them before, I'm pretty sure I checked Amazon. Anyway, thanks again.Peace,Caseyhttp://www.streets.org
Casey: I did the exact same thing, as I love 'em, too. When I got them from Amazon mine (all 5!) were grey!Good luck!Brooks
I don't know if I'll be able to handle it if they are gray. It kills the whole banana theme. Oh well, so it goes.Peace,Caseyhttp://www.streets.org
A can of Yellow spray paint shoud do the job!
LUTZ 357 Utility Knife
If you can't find the one you're looking for, the Lutz might be a good alternative:
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This is the Ebay listing, and there's not much detail. But, the black end cap swivels, allowing you to lift off the top half of the knife to easily replace the blade. It's rugged and has a good feel.
I buy them at 7 Corners Hardware. They're not listed on their web site, but you could call them at 1-800-328-0457.
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Another vote for the Lutz 357. I have a couple of those Stanley swivel things that I can't open anymore. If you work out in the weather, the Lutz is much better. Nice feel, too.Bear
Yup, this is the only knife I have come across that has a failure-proof means of changing the blades, combined with a heavy duty, good ergonomic handle.********************************************************
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I've tried every knife out there and find this one...hands down the best by miles!!! It fits great in your hand. EZ to open and close. Easy to change blades. Stores five blades. Its pretty : ) It has a good belt clip. Mine also came with a case for your belt but I tossed that right in the garbage as usual. And best of all you can bear down hard on it without it breaking.
Any brand is good I think. I got my purple one at HD for about fifteen bucks.
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Nice looking knife! I like the idea of folding - seems like the retractor thingie on most knives are the weak point. I have the Stanley and loved the no-tool change, until it started needing pliers to pull out the blade.
I saw a Tajima snap blade knife at the local hardware store the other day and really liked the look of it. Extra heavy duty blades and a much more substantial handle than any of the other snap-blades I've seen. Have you had any experinece with these (or snap-blades in general)?
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snap blades are great but for my every day knife I need one I can bear down hard on.The one I posted or any just like it are by far the best...to me. And its pretty..did I already say that?
The ONLY negative I could find was that its so compact that if I throw it into my bags it can get lost in there so I usually keep it in my back pocket or use the belt clip that actually works well.
That knife rocks dude!
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compact is good :-)
Yea, I'm a bear down kind of guy - I wondered if that would be a problem with the snap-off's. That could hurt if it snaps at the wrong time. Thanks for the reco!
edit to add: Just ordered the Bessey - due Wed. (Happy Thanksgiving!)
Edited 11/20/2006 12:06 am by wrudiger
Hmmm, I've been eyeing those tajima snap-lock knives over at Truitt. The blades are way thicker than most snap blades, but I keep telling myself that the last thing I need is another little gadget that I don't use much.
Andy's right, it's nice to be able to bear down on a utility knife. Then again, there are a lot of times when a slightly longer blade would be nice.
I'll let you know how it is if I ever crumble and get one. You do the same.zak
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"so it goes"
Andy just talked me into the Bessey - should arrive Wed. Stay tuned for a review...
I also like that knife, bought 3 back in'95 for roofing with hook blade, fewer skinned knuckles when cutting shingles. Still have 2, other one when't home with x employee, guess he figured it was a parting gift !!!
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Thanks everyone for the recomendations, but I'm going to stick with what I know. I'm sure I could get used to another knife, but I happen to really like this one, so no sense in fixing what aint broken.Peace,Caseyhttp://www.streets.org
Been on vacation and hunting, or I would have answered sooner. They now come in GREY, same as the nice yellow one (which I could always find in the tool box). There was a lapse in time when they were not available just cot mine 3 weeks ago.
I just got mine on Tuesday, and o happy day, they are still yellow. It's the little things in life.Peace,Caseyhttp://www.streets.org
Now I am jealous, I could only find it in grey. I sure do miss my yellow one!
I bet if you ordered some now they would come in yellow. I made sure to get myself a few of them so I don't have to worry about not having them in the future. Come to think of it, I might have to get a enough for a lifetime supply. Peace,CAseyhttp://www.streets.org
Casey,
in the future try ABC supply------------besides having a zillion branches, I think they are on-line aswell.- I bought one of those banana knives a month or so ago-my first one--pretty nice.-fits just fine in my occy leathers--- i will probably get another--one for hook blades /one for straight blades
BTW--retractable utility knives are for sissies---get the fixed blade style :)
I'm actually a huge sissy, so it works out well for me. Thanks for the recomendation.Peace,CAseyhttp://www.streets.org
I've got one -its my favoite too . If they stopped making it I'll be soooo sad. Mine is silver
They still make them in yellow, just not sold in the box stores. Try a local tool supplier or plumbing spully.