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This is one of the most "flimsyiest" pieces of X-acto I've every used. The blade continually slipped and would not stay in place even when cutting the finest of material. I guess you get what you pay for. I fessed up the money and purchased the high-end kit with the wooden case. We'll see about that. Would not recommend this product.

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I purchased this for cutting both film and cardboard for stencils. The blade is about 3/4 inch above the shaft and is a couple mm front to back and seems thinner than a regular x-acto angled blade. When you press down to cut it bends and is too unstable to apply adequate pressure to cut through (it would only score for me as I was afraid to apply more pressure as it looked as though the blade might snap). In addition, it does not come with a cap! This is the first x-acto I've ever bought that didn't come with a cap. I presume they expect you to remove the blade and put it in the (thin, cheap plastic) case with the additional fresh blades. However, I'd rather not mix my fresh, new blades with old ones like that (but I suppose it doesn't matter since the knife doesn't cut well anyways).

I think if the blade were shorter perhaps only 1/2 an inch above the shaft it wouldn't wiggle and bend and I could apply more pressure to get it to cut through. However, the shaft does not allow the blade to go in deeper, so the only way to do that would be to snap/break the blade.

Disappointing don't waste your money, just get a regular x-acto.

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I bought two of these, as my husband uses it for work, and my daughter uses it with her clay craft. They are both very happy with the usability of the knife. I'm glad they come with 5 extra blades, because I can't seem to find the blades by themselves.

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great for fine detail when carving, cutting stencils, cleaning nails (be careful!). blades are easily re-honed. supply will last forever

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The idea is great. The blades are very weak and break easily. I use mine for stencils. It works very well, but i go through lots of blades.