x-acto vs Revell Blades

[John Wagenseil]

Originally Posted by strikeness

I use scalpel blades. in fact they stay sharp AND are too flexible too (this is a problem when we have to cut thicker papers). But the official X-acto blades here in Brazil is too expensive! We pay R$ 32,00 for a pack of 5 blades (more or less U$ 19), while I can have a R$ 20,00 for a pack of 100 scalpel blades (U$ 12). Do I have a choice?

So I use the scalpel blades for the major part of work and the X-acto only for special issues. :-)

Wow. I have used scapel blades and liked them, but not on a regular basis as I have never found an economical source where they are cheaper in the US than No 11 type blades.

Mostlly I use Stanley box cutter blades, or generic equivalent I have touched up tip with a stone or diamond hone. Can be bought real cheap at Harbor Freight Tools.

[John Wagenseil]

Here is a link to wonderful looking cutting tools that most of US will never be able to access.
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[cgutzmer]

I got a box of 100 from a buddy that bought like 2000 of them in bulk for resale on ebay - Ebay is the place!

Thanks for the heads up on those Phil - I might check them out! I have never used anything besides an 11 so I dont have any experience with them!
Chris

[B-Manic]

Originally Posted by John Wagenseil

Here is a link to wonderful looking cutting tools that most of US will never be able to access.
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For cutting formers and heavy laminations I use a Tajima snap off blade razor box cutter utility knife with 30 degree blades (thanks for the tip Bomarc). The LC-302 model also has a twist lock that keeps the blade from slipping (not the one pictured). Again these and packs of blades are easily found on E-Bay. I bought mine from and replacement blades from this seller -> Tajima snap off blade razor box cutter utility knife 30 on eBay.ca (item 160459551676 end time 19-Nov-10 23:24:44 EST) other craft and tool sellers have them as well.



Scalpel blades can be easily found on E-Bay as well. New and used scalpel blades, Business Industrial, Home Garden on eBay.ca

[lancer525]

Excel all the way for me. I prefer the larger blades (Don't know the number, but they're bigger than #11) and they last much better than X-Acto or Revell.

And I agree with Chris: Ebay is the Bomb-diggity!

[rickstef]

Olfa has a 30degree craft knife also

Welcome to Olfa

I have seen this knife online for less than the price on their website

[Wilfried]

Hello gentlemen,

I use No. 11 surgical blades; if they out of infecundity you can by a pack of 100 very cheap as Chris said. In the States as well as in Germany ... :D

With lovely greetings
the Wilfried

[Maltedfalcon]

Originally Posted by John Wagenseil

Here is a link to wonderful looking cutting tools that most of US will never be able to access.
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cool site,
I notice it's a korean site but the products are japanese.
(note to self) visit japan!

The thing on the page shaped like a pyramid...
it even had a video
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is that for snapping off worn blades? neat idea.
sometimes snapping off those snapoff blades can be a pain.

[dell_zantoz]

Originally Posted by rickstef

Olfa has a 30degree craft knife also

Welcome to Olfa

I have seen this knife online for less than the price on their website

I have been using that knife from Olfa and I am very satisfied with it. The rectangular shape of it really takes out the rolling effect on the round hobby knives.

[gomidefilho]

I too use a Nº 11 Cirurgical Blades, I buy in Brazil pack of 100 is very cheap I buy in specialized shops for US$ 10,00... I not use X Acto or similar, for me the best is a generical blade...