Update: I swapped from a standard utility knife to a hook blade for cutting carpet backing.

Used to fight with tearing fibers, but after a job in Tacoma with a dense commercial loop pile, I switched and the clean cuts saved me about 30 minutes per room. Anyone have a different blade they prefer for tight seams?

3 comments

3 Comments

rileyjones2mo ago

Ever try a snap blade and just end up with a pile of snapped blades, lol?

rose_young2mo ago

My Stanley 10-499 has a solid brass blade holder. The trick is a firm snap away from you, not a wiggle. A cheap plastic housing will crack and waste blades every time. A good tool makes the break clean at the score line. You end up with a sharp point, not a pile of snapped pieces.

troy_ross1mo ago

Hey, I gotta say that brass blade holder sounds solid. How does the snap compare to a standard heavy duty utility knife with a thicker blade? I've been using the same old Stanley 99 for years and I'm curious if the snap blade setup actually gives you better control or if it's more about saving money on blades.