Features:

  • Precision knife with #11 fine point blade for exact cuts
  • Sharp and durable zirconium nitride-coated blade
  • Lightweight aluminum handle is easy to maneuver
  • Easily cuts paper, fabric, thin metal, and plastic
  • Safety cap for storage and portability.Zirconium nitride coating for durability
Worked Great for Silhouette Cutting

I bought this X-Acto knife on the recommendation of some bloggers who do Scherenschnitte and silhouette cutting because, for Christmas, I did two silhouettes--one of my son, the other of my niece--for my mother. I am by no means an expert at fussy-cutting, but I know having the right tools makes beginning efforts and learning technique a heck of a lot easier. Based on their recommendations, I purchased this knife for a very reasonable price, and when I received it, I was pleased to see how sharp it was. It's long enough to feel weighty in the hand but comfortable enough for pencil-like grip to hold it. It was indeed very sharp, and cutting out eyelashes, lips, and bangs--and especially "highlights" in the hair--was much easier with this blad. I have used other blades just picked up in stores without much research, and I did indeed get a much better, more precise cut out of these. I'm still not an expert, but this novice came out with two silhouettes that clearly looked like the children I intended, so that's got to say something for this knife, right?

Excellent replacement for original

I bought it to replace my 15 year old knife and it's solid just like the original. I like the safety cap for when I work, but it doesn't fit on the blade when I put it in my old plastic box for the set I bought years ago. But I keep it in the generic hole for stuff and pull it out when I'm working with that blade. I don't think the bronze is better or worse, but I love the safety feature because there were times I accidentally jabbed myself when it was laying on my drafting table. So it's worth it just for that alone.

I definitely have used it a lot but the blade hasn't gotten anywhere dull. The only downside is that using this to ...

When they said this knife was sharp, they really meant it! I randomly purchased this item as an add-on because it was fairly cheap, but didn't imagine I would use it on many projects. I've used this knife on many DIY projects, even as a box cutter to open up packages and letters. I definitely have used it a lot but the blade hasn't gotten anywhere dull. The only downside is that using this to cut stuff for an extended amount of time will give you a sore shoulder because of the repeated amount of force you have to give to the knife to cut stuff repeatedly so be wary of that! It has a convenient cap too for when you're not using it.

its perfect. The threads that lock the blade in are ...

Not much to say about this one. its perfect. The threads that lock the blade in are secure and show no sign of stripping/gaulding, The blade came sharp sharp (be careful), and the new god coating on the blade tip seems to prolong the life of the blade. The gold colored collet is a nice touch and makes the knife pretty slick. The small size makes cutting intricate shapes easy and intuitive, its like holding a smallish pencil. Overall, it works great. Its X-ACTO, what can you expect. If you found this review helpful, please let us know by clicking the link below, thanks.

An indispensable tool

If you are a writer, a graphic artist, a maker of homemade birthday cards, or if you just need to cut something and scissors won't do the job, this x-acto knife is an indispensable tool. Whether you are cutting a long straight line or a tiny, intricate interior piece, this x-acto is the tool you want. It is a high-quality, reasonably priced x-acto, a newer, sharper model and more comfortable to hold than the old ones I used to have. The cap is a bit awkward to use; it took awhile for me to figure out the correct position for it, and it seems much longer than it needs to be. On the other hand, I'm happy to have a cap to keep the blade from damage, either to you or to it. Be sure to buy extra blades: the Z series #11 blades are recommended, and the 5-pack will last for quite awhile.

Great knife but crummy caps - easy fix.

The knifes gets 5 stars. The caps get nothing. I ordered 3 and they all fit with slop. Turn the knifes down and the caps fall off. It did on all 3. Hey X-ACTO are you listening to your customers complaints abour your caps? Bring back the old caps that stay on. Easy fix. The part on the cap on the side that is slotted, with the dimple on the inside to grab the knurled blade cap. This is molded too straight to the body of the cap putting no pressure on the knurled blade cap. At the base of this tang where it meets the rest of the cap, heat with a lighter about 2 inches away for 7-10 seconds to warm the plastic. Then push the tang in on the end about 20 degrees off plane. Hold until plastic cools. Your cap now will never fall off until you take it off.

Needed a safety cap and this has one

I bought this specifically because it has a safety cap. I have a ton of handles and blades but I didn't have a single safety cap. I decided I wanted to keep an x-acto knife among a jar of my most used craft tools but I didn't want to have an exposed blade so I bought this. The handle is very good quality but I do occasionally have issues with the handle loosening and the blade falling out. I just started tightening it every time I use it so I don't have to worry about it falling out again. The safety cap fits nicely and is very heavy duty. Great purchase and I don't have to worry about grabbing for a knife and cutting my fingers. I wish I could have purchased multiple safety caps to keep on all of my blades but I don't think they sell just the caps. This purchase was well worth the price and I can always use extra handles and blades.

Sharp X-Acto Knife For Your Craft Needs

I've been using X-Acto knives since the sixth grade when I discovered them. They have been immensely helpful in life and I have them at home, school, and work. I already had two X-Acto knives at home, but I'm drawn to shiny new objects, so when I saw this gold handled knife with sharper blades, I had to have it. It looks like the regular #1 knife, but with a gold-colored grip area to indicate that this is a sharper version with a "Zirconium Nitride-coated blade." The blade cuts through things effortlessly, but it's a new blade so I'll update over time on how long the sharpness lasts. Included is a blade cover which goes on tight (and gives a screeching sound when you put it on). As the sharper blades are the same size as the regular #1 blades, I may just upgrade all my blades to these. There is a #2 version of this knife with a bigger handle and bigger blade, but for some reason there are no sharper #2 refill blades. This is a great crafts knife that is incredibly handy to have. Recommended.

X-Acto doesn't dissapoint

It's an X-acto, can't go wrong with these knives. I've been using them for years and their quality allows longevity. I've had to replace some but only because they were lost and/or stolen. The metal construction is always welcome. There are other brands out there but I've never been burnt by x-acto so I will stand by the brand. I use these for precision cutting on multiple projects. These work great for paper, some plastics, and vinyl. I'm pretty sure I've used them for other things on the fly as well. Keep a sharp blade on your tool and it'll get the job done.

Works perfectly

I’m so happy I got this! I was making these poster board things for the phases of the moon (the poster boards with the styrofoam inside) where I needed a hole cut out for the students to put their head when they had the “moons” attached correctly... I’ve cut these boards before with a scissor and it was a nightmare. Well - not with this!! Literally, worked like a charm. I love the cap too, especially because I have a kid and I often reach into the area it’s stored and wouldn’t want either of us getting hurt.

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