X-Acto - Basic Knife Set

Basic Knife Set

Three precision knives with specialty blades tackle any cutting task

Three knives and eleven blade profiles give you the range to handle different cutting tasks without improvising. The No. 1 knife with its fine point blade handles delicate work, paper cutting, stencil making, detailed trimming. The No. 2 SGK steps up for slightly heavier materials where you need more blade exposed. The No. 5 heavy-duty knife takes real pressure for scoring, chiseling, and carving operations that would snap lighter handles.

The blade assortment covers the spectrum: fine points for precision, straight edges for clean cuts, curved profiles for carving, scoring blades for controlled breaking, chiseling blades in three weights for different materials. You're equipped for intricate paper craft one moment and carving basswood the next. Extra No. 11 blades recognize that fine point blades dull fastest with regular use.

The wooden chest keeps everything organized and protected, no hunting through drawers for the right blade or finding loose knives rattling around a toolbox. This set works for artists who need genuine cutting versatility, from matboard mounting to model making to relief carving. Replace individual blades as they wear rather than replacing entire tools.

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Essential Art Tools

Palette Knives - Versatile tools for mixing paint, applying thick paint layers, and creating textured effects. Available in various shapes and sizes for different techniques.

Blades and Knives - Precision cutting tools including utility knives, craft knives, and specialty blades for cutting paper, mat board, and other materials.

Paper Trimmers - Professional cutting tools for creating precise cuts on paper, mat board, and other materials. Essential for framing and presentation work.

Scissors - High-quality scissors designed for cutting various materials including paper, fabric, and other art supplies. Available in different sizes and styles.

Magnifiers - Optical tools for detailed work including magnifying glasses, loupes, and lighted magnifiers for precision work and quality control.

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