"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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sm_jamieson wrote:
Don't use stanley knives, use the snap-off blade knives. The blade has
a hole through which the slider goes, and the slider locks into
grooves in the knife, so the blade cannot possibly pull out

Oh yes? I've had three different makes where just this happens. Because of
the ability to hold several blades the 'hook' is only the thickness of the
blade and lightly sprung loaded in place.

If anyone can recommend a snap off type where this doesn't happen I'd be
interested. Tried Irwin, Wicks and those yellow plastic types - all the
same.

My dad (and BIL) both work for a large cardboard factory. All 300+ workers
there use Olfa "Stanley" knives. I've been using their L-1 model for the
last few years, and it is as good as new (see
http://www.olfa.co.jp/en/body/kind/2_p1.html). They are available from
various online places - e.g.
http://www.jthandtools.co.uk/cgi-bin..._ID=!O RDERID!

Hope this helps.