The amount of inventory that an Entity acquires in a noncash (or part noncash) acquisition. Noncash is defined as information about all investing and financing activities of an enterprise during a period that affect recognized assets or liabilities but that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period.

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Inventories - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 02, 2010	Oct. 01, 2011	Oct. 02, 2010
Inventory Disclosure [Line Items]
Inventory step-up amortization recorded in cost of sales	$ 10.0
The Black & Decker Corporation
Inventory Disclosure [Line Items]
Inventory acquired in connection with merger, fair value		1,068
Inventory acquired in connection with merger, non-cash inventory step-up		170.5
Inventory step-up amortization recorded in cost of sales	$ 20.0		$ 185.3