Had my knife x 20-ish years...ling enough to forget how to change the blades. I also forgot it had storage area. Ive been trying to open it x 2 weeks now...Thanks for this video. I almost tossed it.

My wife bought one of these and couldn't figure out how to load a blade. So of course I'm going to come to her rescue, but this he-man looked it over and I couldn't figure it out either. So I resorted to reading the instructions printed on the packaging, and they were useless. I was about to use a splitting maul to open the sucker when it dawned on me to check out KZfaq. Thanks, OTR, for this video.

Its an old video, but thank you for helping a woman out. I am not handy, could not for the worls of me figure out how to change the blade 😅 I need a good sharp stanly knife to cut up cardboard before I can throw it away, so it takes up less space 😄

There is so many extra grips on this knife that it's very safe. You really can clamp your fingers safely on this one even the black rubber handle as a purpose not to lose grip. I chose this cutter because my index and hand can't slip towards the blade because of the bump: you can also hold it with the middle finger on the bump and the thumb on the rubber nub at the same height as the index it makes a very strong grip. I've seen too many people slipping the index on blades especially workers cutting carpets: the tip gets into the rug in a forward motion and it's very dangerous. the 3 cutting depths: 1/4", 5/8", 1" are very useful to use every part of the blade. I find the index rubber bump very good at the the 1/4" and 5/8" depths. The hole in holding bump at the end could hold a rope which can add an important safety aspect because in some situation you will jam the blade when cutting under a box with the blade up and the rope might prevent slipping when your trust. Also if you can control the accuracy cutting at 45 degrees with your knuckles which is very nice with carpets. I really enjoy the this utility knife. 1 drawback of this knife is that don't ever drop it on an hard floor because it might shatter the plastic case holding the extra blades it's not all metal like the other ones.

Thanks - could not figure out how to get to the blades. Your video helped me out. 🙂

I have had this knife for several years--2 of the knives, as a matter of fact-- but am finding them very hard to open with arthritic hands. Holding the knife while trying to unlatch the compartment where the blades are kept is very difficult.

Thanks! This video really, helped me a lot. I didn´t know how to put the blade on since the product didn´t have instructions. Thanks again.

Many thanks. I was so confused as it did not it have a manual, and was about to break it by unscrewing the 2 bolts.

GAK- had mine for years. Was not aware of the storage function- D'oh!

Thank you from this old lady too- best video to know how to change blade👍

I have that exact same knife. I’ve had it for 12-14 years. I bought it for about $9. With a little WD-40 this knife will last you forever.

Thank you, this really helped.

I appreciate your video, I brought this model at an Estate Sale. The information in your video was very helpful. Many Thanks.

Nice review! Thanks 👍

Good review - I decided to order one. Many thanks !

Works great, wasted two hours of my life figuring it out tho. I used it to open my Klein 44136 :P

I got one of these when I found it in a seat cushion and kept it. I didn't even know the handle had that compartment to keep extra blades in until I saw this video.

Only watched to learn how to change blades. Thanks for the video.

Thanks for showing blade exchange..

Thanks for your nice video, simple and precise. I bought the knife and didn't have a clue how this would work and change the blades, etc. Even though I look at the Stanley website, it didn't help me and the instructions (drawings) that came with the packaging didn't help either. Stanley should instruct customers better as this knife it is not cheap I paid £8.00.

Merci pour cette vidéo, au début c'est assez compliqué mais après quelques manipulations ça marche parfaitement et on comprend la qualité de ce produit.

watched flick, no problem changing blade AFTER that. No clue before

How do you get the yellow button to come back out it is stuck and blade not working now.

I just bought this - the package says "3 blades" so I thought it had blades with it but I can't find any? Are they inside of the tool

Bloody good Stanley knives i think this is one of the best

Decent knife,needs to be kept clean though otherwise the works bung up,blades difficult to change etc,but I found mine in a bucket of rubbish,dismantled,WD40 and you are in business again.Stanley is quality.

thank you

That notch I think stanley have advertised elsewhere as being for shrink wrap mainly, something for which its damn useful. Sadly in my work place, knifes must be of the spring loaded type for which there are few decent ones made. Company just issues some cheap rolson product although I am using stanley fatmax blades in mine (rolson ones I need to take a knife sharpener too every 2 days, and of course we all know these blades arent designed for resharpening).

good video

The one I have was over-thought!

changing this thing is a nightmare! Finally figure it out by unscrewing the two screws

Bought 2 Stanley 10-788 knives; after trying to insert blades and couldn’t, got on KZfaq for instructions and tried again, but still couldn’t get blades installed. Searching more videos, found out a lot of dissatisfied customers on the 10-788 Stanley utility knife. I also dissatisfied and mailing them back to Stanley and take my purchase as a loss; buying different brand.

Thank you so much - an incredibly helpful video since I have just bought one of those but hadn't a clue how to open it. Obvious when you showed what to do and how to change blades, but not beforehand - I had never owned a utility knife before. (Never would have resiled that the wee notch in the front was for string etc., either.) THANK YOU INDEED! Rosie in New Zealand

Just bought one and having a problem getting the "Stanley insert " inside of it OUT. Its some kind of paper/plastic and how to get into the knife to remove that piece that tore off inside the blade? Thanks

That was soooo easy! Lolololol Thank You!

Thanks!

Hey guys. I saw this video while trying to figure out what the heck was wrong with my new replacement 10-788. No matter how hard I tried, I just could not get to the fourth position. Luckily, I had an old 10-788 around and took them both apart to figure out what was going on. Turns out that despite it being the same model number, there are some key differences between old and new 10-788s! Aside from some minor changes to the housing and plastic/rubber bits, the most function-related change is how to swap blades. Taking these apart, the older models have a small notch for the fourth position, while the newer models have a large piece of metal blocking the way, making it physically impossible to move into the fourth position. This is intentional, as that position no longer exists. The easiest way to see if you have a new or old model is to look at the yellow blade release button. If it's an oval, as in this video, you've got an old model. If it's more rectangular, you have a new model. If you have a new model, just extend the blade to the 3rd position and press down VERY firmly on the yellow button and the blade should pop right out, same for replacing it. Basically it's the same thing as before, but without the need for the fourth position, and requiring considerably more finger strength to really smash that button. (Presumably to make it impossible for it to pop out on accident with minor pressure.) Hope that helps people like me who have been confused after purchasing a new blade.

got one for 4$ at the dollar store. thanks for the video!

I just got mine and had trouble with the blade I had to use needle-nose pliers and a moderate amount of force to push the blade in while bending and wiggling it. so much for "easy"

I just bought one does it come with a blade ? How do u get it to come out? I tried pushing slide forward and it won't go against the black rubber part. Sadly not to impressed with this knife

Had the old classic stanley knife, 20 years hard of use - this one broke after 2 days : (

Is it compatible with more blades than the standard blade?

How do u get the package paper out when you inadvertently get it stuck?!

I think it sucks...I unwrapped it and a piece of packing is trapped in the gears...

This blade really sucks stanley really jacked up on this one. I returned all the ones i ordered junk.

I can't figure it out. The blade keeps falling out. I looked at the video a couple of times and I still can't get it to work. Now the blade is stuck in there and the little yellow button will not depress. Sorry I bought this.

I cannot get the cardboard out from knife. New model.

Thanks to this video, I found the blades. Took me 20 minutes to figure out that the slider had to be all the way forward for it to lock. Then when I went to use it, it wasn't locked. So I blew money on two storage bins because I drew lines on them to cut, and the knife won't cut because the blade won't lock. It will also not retract even though I slide the slider back. What a POS.

I use this utility knife to cut steaks, and french fries but be sure that you use catchup with them and organic sea salt so the blade last longer.

Had real problems with this knife. Instructions are incomplete leaving me coming here hoping for insight. Blades jammed in the mechanism when changing them. Plan to take it back for a refund.

This video did not help me at all. It was ridiculously long. My knife is new, I tried to follow the non-instructions, and the blade I inserted is stuck. I can't budge the yellow button or the sliding lever on top. I have to go back to the store to get help.

The instructions that come with this knife are completely inadequate. No mention at all of the blade compartment release. There IS a yellow piece of plastic that says "Remove" blocking it's access. You have to push the cheap plastic release well below the surface (luckily my thumbnail is much longer than it used to be) and then pull the hinged folding part out. I spent minutes just getting the cardboard out of the blade area. The instruction "To change blade" are a picture with "1" the sliding switch, "2" the yellow button, "3" the blade coming out. Of course the first time you use it, you have to put the blade in, from the unlabeled compartment. Not "instantchange" at all for the first time user. This is like needing a password you don't have. Not too hard if you have it, you are dead in the water if you don't. I only figured out how to use this thing from (another) KZfaq video. It may be a great tool for all I know.

Shutout to the people like me who are only here to see how you open the damn thing

Better have a back up knife if you plan to rely on this knife. Replacing the blade is a frustrating, time consuming delicate and difficult operation on this overly fancy and complicated version. It is made up of about one dozen parts, some of them small and hard to handle. Reassembly requires you to place all of the parts in place while you hopefully replace the screws, etc. Better have a good work space and some time on your hands. Other than that it's ok. It works well most of the time, except when the blade mechanism gets off track, at that point you will wish you had bought the less expensive knife.

Not for anyone with arthritis in their hands!

How do you replace the blade,

Pm

Not much of a review if you don't show how it cuts. can you cut carpet with this??????

If your going to make a video why don't you show how to change the blade. This one is advertised as "instant change" Mine is either broken or I am not doing it right.

Ideal could not for the life of my change thw blade thought iy came in half! But i would not buy cheap blades that really bad and dont last at all they dull out fast stick to stanley or branded last alot longer

the yellow button does nothing

4$ Canadien dollar at Dollarama

These were on sale for $2.99 so I bought 12 ...Not one of these knives will allow me to push the thumb slide all the way to the black bumper. It is a terrible design.. I would rather take the 2 mins it takes to grab a screwdriver and replace the old style knives. The cardboard rips off down inside and makes matters worse...The take away here is..... its terrible tool!!

piece of crap my slider goes down automaticity and blade comes out no matter what when it get nears end of knife

There are projects on how to do this on the Stodoys website.

How the heck was I supposed to know how to access the blades in a brand new knife to insert the blade and use it? Very poor instructions. Great knife once I got on internet to watch video.

Insane that I buy this thing, can't figure it out. Feel like an idiot because I can't figure out a box cutter. Go back to the store and get two other employees to brainstorm ideas on how to get the blades out. Then resort to a KZfaq video. Why can't they include instructions on how to get the blades out of the flipping thing.

Real piece of junk. My other half had to throw it away. It was impossible changing blades without taking it apart... then it wouldn't go back together. The directions suck balls. Shoulda just got a cheap 5 dollar one. In his words: "@#$*?!%#!"

He yaks too much

Lousy and dangerous design. Stanley I am surprised you approved this design!

Poorest engineered piece of junk I have ever purchased. Had to take it apart. Blade wouldn't extend. This video was no help at all. Worthless!