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When I inserted blade into the front of FatMax 10-778 it got hung up. First attempt, new knife. Now nothing moves. The blade is sticking out of the knife about a quarter inch. What appears to be the screw to open the chassis is neither allen or philips, looks like a star.

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  • betsyarehart May 11, 2011

    No, it wasn't--in the sense that I still cannot move the blade or get it out. However, after reading the review you suggested I can see why. It's too bad, I guess you have to go on the web and get reviews even for something cheap like a utility knife. Because of reading the info in the review, I'm going to trash this knife and buy the snap-off Stanley that was recommended.

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Hi Betsy,

Please go to this webpage and read the rants about this product.
Down towards the bottom are reviews written mostly by contractors and such. Review number 3 addresses your problems exactly. http://www.crunchgear.com/2008/12/05/review-stanley-fatmax-utility-knives/

Good luck

Handie Andie

  • Anonymous May 11, 2011

    Hi Betsy,

    I have several different utlity knives. I really like the original Fat Max. It is comfortable and fits nicely in my hand (I'm a woman.ie. smaller hands...). It is my favorite,

    Didn't mean to steer you away from Fat Max, just that particular model.

    Andie

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