LENOX Tools Utility Knife, Quick-Change, Retractable (20353SSRK1) , White

I worked in the construction industry as a laborer for approximately two years, using this knife almost every day, finding it to be the best on the market. I actually just had to replace the knife because I made the mistake of letting someone else use my tools, and said person broke my knife. With that said, if you are a person who takes care of your tools, this is the knife to get.Here is what I like about this knife:1) It fits well in my hand. It really feels solid.2) The knife is well made. The mechanism that retracts the knife does not rattle about, as it does on lesser quality knives. Also, the blades fit well and firmly stay in place.3) The paint scheme is bright and durable. While it really does not affect the functionality of the knife, it is nice that the knife will still be white two years after you buy it. The red painted logo did wear off after about a year though.4) The blades made by Lenox are durable and retain their sharpness longer than cheap blades do.Here is what I do not like about this knife:1) You have to use Lenox blades. Other blades do not fit and will not lock into place. These blades are not cheap either and are somewhat hard to find, just as Lenox knives are hard to find in mortar and brick stores (read as Home Depot and Lowes).In any case, buy this knife and buy it here on Amazon. I have seen these knives go for up to $23. I paid less than half of that (including shipping) here on Amazon.

I had one of these for over 10 years without the quick change that I lost when I renovated my house. It's probably in a ceiling somewhere. I bought it as an electrician's apprentice so it logged a few thousand hours before I changed trades. It was then relegated to typical home construction. I've been though about 10 others since I lost it. I never wanted to spend the extra couple of bucks or I wanted to try fancier fold out types with all sorts of quick change schemes. I was fooling myself. These are the best. Like most Lenox tools, they are made well. Build quality is substantiated by the fact that they don't carry them at HD along side all the disposable junk tools anymore. The quick change mechanism is simple and easy. Blades don't get jambed trying to change them out. The retainer for extra blades inside the handle is easily accessible and holds securely. Ergonomics are excellent. It's stout enough to fill your palm and provides a really positive grip. Even after being caked with plaster, the slide still works well. And it's light. The white paint let's it stand out against most of my other tools when tossed in a bag. I tend to keep only one hand tool of a specific type as it forces me keep track of them a little better, so they tend to get use. I prefer the D-ring screw mechanism that locks the clamshell found on other models, but I wanted the quick change version, which only comes with the spring loaded thumb switch. I think the other model is still available. Overall, I highly recommend this tool.

This is my second Lenox Tools Utility knife, I lost my last one during our last move, which made me sad. I had the other one for over 10 years. It was the fixed blade version of the same tool. This unit with the retractable blade is great. The blade holding mechanism is very steady under heavy load and does not wobble or unexpectedly retract. The blade change mechanism is easy to use, but watch a video if it doesn't work for you the first time because it may not be intuitive for you. It was not for me.My favorite qualities of this tool is the handle shape and the weight. It is comfortable to hold for repeated cuts and has solid weight to it, making those cuts easy. If you are looking for your last utility knife, assuming you don't lose one like I did, I recommend this.

This is by far my favorite retractable utility knife out there. I used to purchase these a my local big box store until they stopped carrying them. Now I get them on Amazon and they are more expensive! If you wait for them to go on sale you can pick them up for under $13. I used to get them for $10.The design and build quality are the best. It is ergonomic, fits in a utility pouch or tool bag sleeve very easily. The smooth lines and curves make it very practical to hold with a strong grip. The quick change blade feature works very well. It also does end up being the part that fails and thus needing to replace the knife. A little bit of oil every now and then will help greatly to extend the life of the tool.I have tested many, many different utility knives over the years and this one has been my absolute favorite for the past 7. I am a contractor and use it daily for many different tasks. This one isn't designed with gimmicky features. It is solid and does its main job very very well. No plastic parts here!

Meh. The blade is not as sturdy as I would like, I do not like movement in the blade, 90% of the knives I've used have this problem, and I'm really picky about that. The handle in the fixed blade version is really nice, wide and provides a sturdy grip, and is comfortable. However, just get an Orcon knife if you are going fixed blade, I've yet to find anything better.Not recommended, on the basis of there being a much better alternative. On its own, it is a good knife and will serve you well, the blade change isn't overly cumbersome, and compares favorably to much of what's out there. Pretty decent knife overall.I use this for cutting/hanging sheetrock, but only when I can't find my Orcon, which happens whenever someone steals it, which is all the time.

I love this knife and had to buy an extra one when I saw that local stores were no longer carrying it. The curved handle fits nicely in your hand giving you a good firm grip on the knife. Ive used this for everything you can possibly use it for in the construction world, even pounded in staples with the back of it when needed.

I own two of these that should be all the accolades needed by a Carpenter!