In book binding, box making, & other paper arts exact cutting is mandatory for good results.
A sharp blade, steady hand, not to mention a cork backed ruler, maybe a square edge of some sort, makes life in the studio so much better. X-Acto knives are in every artists bag of tricks.
Over time & on the suggestion of different instructors I've accumulated a variety of
tools for cutting. The one above is my current favorite.
tools for cutting. The one above is my current favorite.
This baby has been with me for years & it's a work horse.
I use it on heavy book board, paper, even fabric at times.
You can find one in any man cave.
This one is mine!
with it yet. I'll work on it.
My "X" for this years A to Z Challenge was easy.
My "X" for this years A to Z Challenge was easy.
Nice of the brand to start their products with an X.
I used to make my own cards and envelopes and bought a knife similar to the one in your first photo. I always made sure it was well out of reach of the children (and now, grandchildren). Of course we also have a heavy duty box cutter... handy for cutting down boxes to fit into the recycle bin.
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Trudy @ Reel Focus
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I have an X-acto knife similar to that third one, but it is now sticking when I try to close it. Time for a new one I guess.
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