Questions and Answers for Husky Folding Lock Back Utility Knife

A:  No, mine only locks open. Like you'd find in most locking pocket knives.

A:  Try to put a padlock in there but, if you lose the key, you'll have some job in trying to get it open. Just be happy with what you have.

A:  Yes, blades are included with this utility knife.

A:  YES, when you buy it but you have to pay for the replacements. It is a great deal but not that good!

A:  You sure can! This knife takes a standard blade size. You can get them anywhere, in packs of 5 or 100.

A:  Bought 3 different manufacturer standard blades and none fit. I gave up after cutting my index finger badly.

A:  No, this does not have blade storage.

A:  Machine oil will not damage this item.

A:  All it would take is 1 drop of penetrating oil on each side and then you could enjoy a knife that would be able to FLY to open it or close it.

A:  I have the same problem taking it back to home depot tomorrow . Only had it 5 years and already won't let me change blades . I hope they did a design change . I will get a new one free .

A:  First of all it appears there are a few different varieties of the Husky folding knife. For one of them you press down on the button to remove the blade, for another, you push the button up. It sounds like you have one that requires pushing the button in. If it seems like there is something preventing the blade from going into the slot, it could be that the button is not engaging the blade retention mechanism. In other words the button is not pushing the internal part that holds the blade into the knife when the button is released. If you have verified that there is nothing stuck in the slot, then I suspect the knife is defective. I suggest you take the knife to Home depot and speak with one of the associates. They should be able to check the tool and if defective, will most likely replace it for you.

A:  I have the same problem. This design makes no sense.

A:  There is a release on the back of the handle blade, when pressed down it allows the blade to slide out and a new one slide in.

A:  You press the release button toward the handle and slide the outer part that has the oval hole down and this will reveal the blade, so you can lift it out.

A:  You are absolutely right, Bill. There is no release of the blade but there is release of the shield that helps keep the blade in place. Once you push the slide back, swing down the plate that covers the blade and now the old blade is fully accessible, ready to be removed and replaced with a new one. The cover will be pushed back up, will lock and the knife will be ready to be used again. It’s a great knife, isn’t it?

A:  Depends on the version of the knife. Mine has a silver slide-button and a white arrow on one side of the black part. Open the knife until the blade locks in place, then slide and hold the silver slide button in the direction indicated by the arrow. That unlocks the part with an oval hole. Rotate it down and away from the point of the blade. Lift out the old blade and lay the new blade in its place. Slide the silver button as before and rotate the part with the oval hole back up into place. Make sure the little hook on its end goes under the black part! If it won't go, open it again and check to be sure the blade is in the right place. Release the silver slide button and test to make sure the blade is secure.

A:  Can you see the oval opening so you can actually see the blade through it? Well, as you slide the button, place another finger on that oval opening and push ‘down’ exposing the whole blade which, in turn, can be easily removed and replaced with a new one. It really is incredibly easy, if you know how, or it could be very hard if you lack any mechanical ability. Now you can teach your friends that still have the same problem that afflicted you and they will be grateful and you will be admired and looked at as a problem solver. This is another great quality that this utility knife possesses.

A:  Hello Bill , You release the blade by depressing the brass button and sliding the old blade out. Thanks for your inquiry. Charlotte

A:  I had to look at everyones answers to get my mind open to understand my blade: The top of the blade has a flip lid. Once that is open, you can see from the top edge where to press to open the blade area. Thanks everyone!

A:  i cannot get the old blade off

A:  We must be talking about different knives. The one I refer to has a small button just in front of the handle. The problem is keeping the blade in. It falls out with annoying regularity.

A:  Hello Bill, You release the blade by pressing the brass button and sliding the old blade out. Charlotte

A:  Thank you for your recent inquiry with The Home Depot. Because this item is only available in select Home Depot stores, I believe the best advice would be to talk to one of our specialty department professionals at your local Home Depot store. For any other questions, please visit your nearest local Home Depot store or call us at HomeDepot.com Customer Service 800-430-3376. Thank you for shopping Home Depot.

A:  No Need John. Just take it back to home depot and get a free one like me ;) .

A:  I do not know check with Home Depot

A:  Normally if you take a tool like this back to Home Depot they will replace it for you. My understanding is that Husky tools are made by Dewalt which also make Black and Decker tools. You might try to get in touch with them.

A:  You do not have to buy a new screw. Just bring the utility knife to the Home Depot and get a replacement for free. It comes with a Lifetime Warranty, remember?

A:  I am a female Do-It-Yourselfer, and looking on the package which the Sure Grip Folding Utility knife came in, I cannot find a number for the blade. I purchased a package that provided the knife and 10 blades.

A:  Husky HD utility blades 100 under $10 or a 5-pack in other brands for $1.30

A:  any standard utility blade will work, however i have has some problems using the Heavy Duty ones

A:  It'll take any most manufactures and styles of utility blades

A:  2.44 in blades

A:  Standard utility knife blades from any of the major manufacturers (both straight and hooked roofing blades work find).

A:  standard utility knife blade

A:  It comes with 10 blades. Refills will be sold on the same rack as the knife. It takes standard utility blades. Also if you break the knife they will replace it free. It probably wont break though. It is very well made.

A:  Utility knife blades only. The shape is a flattened triangle with the sharp edge as the base. Notches in the top of the blade keep the blade from slipping around. They are very sharp and widely available. I use inexpensive refills from china.

A:  It comes with blades. It uses standard utility knife blades in a trapezoid shape.