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Can you believe that I don't own a craft knife yet, even though I already have a self-healing mat? If anyone has a brand/type of craft knife they love, I'd be grateful for recs. I also get freaked out by the though of cutting myself, so if you have any safety tips or things to look for in a craft knife, that would be awesome!
I love the Fiskars fingertip one - fantastic control and a nice cap for when you're not using it. You can find them just about anywhere - even Target! HTH!
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I just use a plain jane Xacto knife, but I do have a safety tip or two.
Make sure to buy a knife that has a cap (and keep track of it). Keeping the cap within reach allows you to easily replace it between cuts and avoid that sharp edge.
Buy the little black box of replacement blades. The box (I think it comes with 15 blades) has a place for spent blades so you aren't just pitching them into the trash unprotected. The box comes in the #11 blade size which is standard to most knives.
With a little practice you will be completely comfortable. All the best!
The only one I've ever had much success with is the Fiskar fingertip knife. Any others I've tried, I usually end up veering off what I'm trying to cut.
I really love my Martha Stewart craft knife. I have great control with it and it's very comfortable in my hand. I bought it from Walmart, not Michaels.
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I'd like to re-visit this post. Which is the best craft knife that actually follows the curves better? It seems when I try the usual Xacto knife..it likes straight edges but wants to fight me on the curves. Any other ideas? Thanks.
I have a swivel knife (like the one for the coluzzle) and it works really well. Because it shaped like a pen, it works just like outlining your work. For any craft knife, Ifoundthat you really do need a glass mat to cut on.
I have the Tim Holtz retractable craft knife---and I really like it. Before that was using just the plain 'ole silver 1.98 xacto---but sure do love the upgrade!
I agree with cat woman, glass cutting mats are far better if you want to cut curves. I use one designed to chop veggies on rather than a proper craft one. Cost me about 1/8th of the price from a local supermarket.
I'd like to re-visit this post. Which is the best craft knife that actually follows the curves better? It seems when I try the usual Xacto knife..it likes straight edges but wants to fight me on the curves. Any other ideas? Thanks.
If you're going around curves, it really helps if you turn the paper and not the knife. It takes some practice; but, once you get the hang of it, you will see the difference. HTH.
I don't use a traditional kraft knife - I use a Husky Utility knife
It fits nicely in my hand, does not twist like a round handle, you can get titanium blades that are incredibly sharp. It may seem like an odd choice, but if your hands get tired after a lot of cutting, the bigger handle just might help. Mine is pink...
I'm cheap. I use a retractable utility knife with snap off blades...the type you get in a multipack at the dollar store or for a bit better quality found at the hardware store.
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