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CAPITAL STOCK - Additional Information, Earnings Per Share (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 2 Months Ended
Sep. 29, 2012
May 30, 2012
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]    
Long-term debt, face amount   $ 320.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFaceAmount
Convertible Notes Payable | Convertible Notes Payable Due 2012    
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]    
Expiration of stock warrrants 4,938,624swk_ClassOfWarrantOrRightExpirationsInPeriod
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Long-term debt, face amount $ 320.0us-gaap_DebtInstrumentFaceAmount
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