Razor Blade Handle

**John Wagenseil** · #1 07-02-2017, 03:53 PM

I found this useful tool at hardware store for 4 dollars.
It is a handle that holds single edged razor blades, it is used to trim wallpaper, but it it is also a great tool for paper modelling. It can be used to cut paper as well as cut or chop very heavy card stock.
Boxes of 100 USA manufactured single edged razor blades can be purchased for less than 10 dollars.

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**airdave** · #2 07-02-2017, 04:39 PM

Straight line cuts should be okay...does it follow a straight edge okay?
I mean, can you see where you're cutting?

**rickstef** · #3 07-02-2017, 05:46 PM

from the models I have seen on Amazon, it does look like you can see where your cut line is.
I would tend to think this is a good tool for those who don't have the bigger/heavier razor knives to cut straight lines, depending on the material used, might provide some extra heft in the hand and a more comfortable position when cutting.

**John Wagenseil** · #4 07-02-2017, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by airdave

Straight line cuts should be okay...does it follow a straight edge okay?
I mean, can you see where you're cutting?

You can cut out even very small fiddly bits as long as the curves are convex with a tangent that does not intersect the rest of the part. For tight incurves and small radius concave surfaces you have to go back to a pointy blade.

**airdave** · #5 07-02-2017, 07:19 PM

I use a pointy(scalpel) style knife for all my small, complex, intricate cuts.
I switch to snap-off Olfa style knives for long straight cuts.

Everyone has to find the knife they feel most comfortable with for either of those cuts.
And everyone will have their preferences.
Looks like this is another style of knife and handle that will suit someone.

**TramFan** · #6 07-02-2017, 10:37 PM

I go with airdave, I use a scalpel blade number 11 for normal cutting, an Olfa snap off blade for general work, xacto wide blade for thick card (use as a guillotine as against cutting). I find the scalpel blade good for curves and intricate cutting, it is also thin and a little flexible.

**Kevin WS** · #7 07-03-2017, 03:29 AM

John - that sounds good, especially for heavy work like cutting up thick card.

The benefit is the use of single edged razor blades - if of decent quality these are good!

**Rangerdog** · #8 07-03-2017, 11:18 AM

Wow! It's been a while since I've seen one of those. I tried to find one several years ago at a local hardware store. The salesperson told me they didn't sell them anymore as they were too dangerous with that big exposed blade. IIRC, I used a wine cork slit lengthwise as a blade guard when I put it away.

They have been pretty much replaced with the retractable snap blade utility / craft knives of various sizes for home improvement use.

**Burning Beard** · #9 07-03-2017, 08:04 PM

I have two different models of this at my shop. One is like the picture (except with a natural wood colored handle) and the other is plastic with a clear plastic guard the protects you fingers from boo-boos when cutting. I find them both a little clumsy to work with.

Beard

**missileer** · #10 07-03-2017, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Wagenseil

I found this useful tool at hardware store for 4 dollars.
It is a handle that holds single edged razor blades, it is used to trim wallpaper, but it it is also a great tool for paper modelling. It can be used to cut paper as well as cut or chop very heavy card stock.
Boxes of 100 USA manufactured single edged razor blades can be purchased for less than 10 dollars. Attachment 319638.

I build a lot of egg crate stuff for bases and things. I will have to check with my local ACE Hardware and try it, if I can find one.

Thanks,
John