craft knives

Hobbyist cutting tools

Craft knives are small, precision cutting tools with sharp, replaceable blades, used for detailed work in art, design, and hobby projects.

The blade typically extends from a pen-like handle at a fixed angle, allowing controlled cuts through paper, cardboard, foam, or thin materials: She used a craft knife to cut intricate patterns in the cardstock.

X-Acto is the best-known brand.

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Opposites
cutting mechanism

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Pivoted twin-blade cutter

shears · paper punches · rotary cutters · pinking shears · ripping

precision vs. crude cutting

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Heavy broad-bladed knife

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tool specificity

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Sharp cooking implement

pocket knife · utility knife · butter knife · steak knife · bread knife

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G