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- A basic instruction on a selection of blades available for the X-acto craft knives, as well as how to change and dispose of them.
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Thanks Jovin. Finally understand my little unit. Especially love that you do the same thing I do with old sharps. I always remove the metal edge from my tin foil box and fold it and tape it up. With broken glass, I put it in an old recyclable container and tape it up and label it, Broken glass. My old sewing machine needles also go in a small clear hard plastic container with a screw on lid. Was a nurse. Never want to think anyone might get hurt.
They never had us use all the different types in art school. This was most helpful.
Thank you for this informative video! I was a bit confused about the different blade types. You explained it all very clearly and concisely.
Hey clairemack223, thanks for your comments! I'm glad it helped, I understand my viewers for my architectural modelmaking videos are different from this Xacto knife video, may I ask what other sort of videos might be helpful to you?
This is so helpful! Thank you so much! I just got a knife set on Amazon, and I had no clue how to do it. I have been trying to wiggle the blade out of the knife, but this is so much simpler. Thank you!
Thank you! I'm getting into cube craft to help deal with my shakey hands. This will help a lot. Thanks again!
Wow, so helpful. I finally learned what my set was used for!
Thank you for sharing a proper introduction to my blade set. I've used these tools for years without fully understanding what the specific blades were intended for.
No worries, I'm glad it was able to help =)
Excellent. Thank you for taking the time to teach us all something that I should have understood for about 50 years now - but I did not, and I might add, not remotely. Always wondered, but never knew the differences and uses of the blades.
Thank You for sharing that information about the Blade types... Very helpful!
1:00 neither of those are drop point blades; the SAK blade is a spey point, the xacto is a standard straight back blade.
Thanks for the information, very useful to know what each blade's intended purpose is.
He didn't mention drop point or spey point. What are they? Is it different terms for the same thing?
thank you! I got a set with a lot of blades and was wondering what they are for. All clear now.
My exacto blade came with a small container to store my blades. This video helped a lot since the 17 blade seemed really out of place!😅
Well done. The blade numbers make sense now
Been looking for a video that explains these knives… thank you 😭
This was very helpful, thank you!
+Matt William Thank you Matt! I'm glad you found it helpful, just uploaded a new one on adhesives for model making. th-cam.com/video/nXgTNqI68kk/w-d-xo.html
1:00 anyone else think that was bread??
It does look tasty on video but believe me you don't want to eat this... it expands to like 10 times its size in minutes and sticks to everything, if you accidentally drink the solution, it's not going to be pretty :S
Saint Jovin what is it?
2 Part Expanding Foam =)
It looks like cheese
@@ericcartman597 And I was guessing what kind of cheese was it lol
Very helpful! Thank you
Great video Jovin, very informative to a new comer like myself to the x-acto. My apologies if you have already answered this, but what kind of projects do you work on?
Hey Kyle, Thanks. This video is kind of old now haha, I am a modelmaker predominantly for architectural. So I make models for architects to present to clients or seek council approval, or for real estate companies to market their properties etc.
Thank you. Very informative. Cheers.
Only wish I had watched this sooner! Thanks
Great job - thank you!
Thank You
Really helped me to change the blade
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
Hey I just noticed this comment and saw I didn't respond, sorry about that. Your welcome and I'm glad the video helped =)
Saint Jovin Can you reply? I need some help
Hey TheMCLord64, did you post a question somewhere? Sorry I can't find it.
Thanks man, helped me a lot. By the way really nice watch.
+Renato Assis No worries mate, thank you for your support =) I will upload more tutorials in the coming weeks.
Now i know what the different types do. Thank you. I just got this wooden box set with 10 blades in the little compartment magnet area with about 20 additional blades for 1 dollar. I think it was a decent deal lol
Hey Jeremy, that's great. First and foremost, whatever gets the job done, gets the job done. However, I just want to caution if you're looking at a cheaper product that the blade is able to attach securely to the handle, just worried for ya if the blade snaps off and becomes a projectile. =)
Saint Jovin this product seems safe and secure as the blades are name brand and all but two looked new and in perfect condition. I purposely broke one just to see, and that wasnt easy to do. I thank you for worrying about my safety though. It was just a lucky find.
A tio for others. I use old pill bottles as sharps containers. I still wrap the blade in masking tape though because why not? Plus it's child proof.
nicely explained !!
Thank you, hope it helped =)
Hey man. Is there a blade that could cut a consistent groove by hand?
Thank you 4 this video .👍👍👍
Hello, Saint Jovin where did you bought that X - ACTO Knife Case??
#24 deburring blade is the first time ive heard of. thank you so so so much! now to find them bulk! (for gundam models this seems to be the correct blade. #11 is too big and you've confirmed my feeling that is incorrect for the task)
Thanks it's useful for me!
+Bank Bank I'm glad it helped =)
Could you post an Amazon link for good quality exacto knives ?
Nice information.
I have a kit that has a large curved blade, which the sharp part is on the inside of the curve. Do you know what that would be used for?
Are you thinking of the #28 Concave Carving Blade? It's for carving, whittling etc. So imagine if you're trying to carve a little wooden figurine, if you need to remove material from tight spots like maybe between the eyes and the nose, you can use the tip of the blade, and if you need to quickly gouge a bigger hole you can use the whole curve easily.
It's a pretty specialised blade and I'm not a whittler myself, depending on what you do, might still be a nice tool to have for that one awkward problem you need to solve in your project. =D
awesome......more...ore.....
this is great. how much do the blades cost and how long do the hold?
The answer to your questions are variable, depending on where you are and what you are cutting.
At the very least, I use a fresh blade at the start of a new day, and I switch blades whenever I need to make an extremely precise cut or when I'm starting a new batch of cuts... like for example on an architectural model if I did some cuts here and there but now I have to cut 50 windows out from all the walls I made, I put a fresh blade on.
If you're asking these questions because you are considering not buying a box, well if you are only working on ONE project, maybe you can get away with the 5 pack of blades they sell, switching out a blade for every stage of the project, but otherwise get a box of blades! Especially if you have deadlines! If you drop a blade by accident, the tip might snap and you want the confidence to be able to replace it straightaway.
If you still wanna save money, search for some youtube videos where people have tried to resharpen Xacto Knife blades with sandpaper. I've never tried it because of time and convenience, as well as confidence in the cut.
Saint Jovin I did not expect such a detailed response , thanks alot. I m a Architecture Student in Germany and it can very expensiv with those blades. I wanted to know because I will probably end up only using the standard knife and blade and the other ones in the Kit will be unused. For me 10 blades cost 8 euro , is that a good price?
No worries =D It's about the same here in Australia when you buy from a retail shop. As I said in my previous comment, it depends how much you think you will use, but a box of 100 blades is about 3 times cheaper than if I bought them 5 pack at a time. Roughly AUD$40 for a box vs AUD$120. (I buy the Excel Brand, not the Xacto Brand, as stated in my video) I can't get boxes of blades in a store here where I live, I order them online, you might try that route too.
HOWEVER, I don't use Xacto craft knives anymore. I prefer to use Swann-Morton scalpels and scalpel blades. They are a little more expensive but I love them, at the very least, you dont have to worry about them rolling off the table. If you think you might start using scalpels in the future like me, save your money for the future to buy a box of scalpel blades instead =)
Finally, if you are just starting your degree, then try to find out if your course wants you to build a lot of models, or mostly computer renderings. I have found that alot of students, even in Masters, do not know how to cut with a knife properly! All ragged edges. Most of the time, they just send their cuts to the laser cutter and assemble them. So find out if you think you will be making a lot of hand cuts throughout your course, either by your choice or forced on by the curriculum, and if so, maybe its wise to invest in a box since you will be building models for the next 5 years.
I personally work as a model maker and the firm I'm working for places heavy emphasis on models so it makes sense for us and for my personal design style to amass lots of model making tools, but my friends who do crazy parametric modelling on Rhino and create photo-realistic renders, they have a $5000 laptop instead.
Where did you get these all xacto knife I want to buy these all xacto knifes
Do they make a blade that has teeth likeva saw blade i can't find any.
Mean time I’m about to do my architectural model 😀😀
thanks now I know what to use to start carving
Great, glad to have helped =)
What did you do,with handles 3 and 4?
I've never seen a 3 or 4 handle. There might be a 4 for stenciling I think but I've never seen it. There are bigger numbers like a 6 or 8. I'm not sure what you need done but from my point of view, I think a handle #1 for 85% of your work and a #5 or #6 for 15% is all you need.
I heard a man threatening another that he will "cut him with his X-acto knife" and wondered what an earth an X-acto knife is. Thank you for the explanation.
X-acto knives are sharp but if you really wanna do damage maybe get a longer blade?
Obrigada,mesmo não falando inglês, conseguir entender
Thanks
Excuse me, would you say #24 is the one for taking apart a barbie doll, since it's made for cutting through plastic? I want to get the limbs off to use those parts for an arts and crafts in Tupperware.
Sorry for the late reply Michael. I know you probably want a straight response but I'll be careful to use the word "Is the one" haha as any blade can probably do what you want. However, with what I imagine in my head, the #24 is probably the best fit for what you would like to do, yes :)
I understand what you are trying to say. It's tough, I know. It's a matter of being the right blade, however, it would be best to use a hobby knife to be rough with, as in, heat it with fire (mini blowtorch) to give it it's edge to get a good starting point of cutting tough plastic. It's like this the hobby knife is the axe and the #24 is the hatchet to finish it off better easier. I got the idea from Home Depot from a guy but added the info you gave me, so I haven't done the plan yet, but what do you think, like it?
Just a quick heads up to everyone, be careful with these, they’re 10x sharper than they look, i made a centimeter deep slit under my skin using one of these. Never disregard safety, you will seriously regret it if all goes wrong.
Ouch 1cm !? Did you need stitches? Lol
I’m looking for the safety caps for X-Acto handles. I don’t know where to find them. Can you please contact me
Super 😃
What is that can made of?
My girlfriend made it out of a can of coconut milk =) Basically you can use any canned liquid product where you can cut a slit and empty the contents, then give it a few rinses with water and leave it out to dry. Choose a can that requires a can opener and not ones with the pull tab.
omg i wish i watchd this sooner. it would mean so many less scars on my fingers.
Are Z series blades any better than original, and why?
Hey sorry for the late response, I haven't used them honestly, I buy the standard blades by bulk and chuck them when they get dull. Any blade I think is going to get dull and If you go through them quickly might be more cost effective to just go through the standard blades I think. YMMV :)
The other thing I do before blade disposal is whack them on my vise table a few times. Dull and burr it up as much as possible...
So are X-acto knifes like non-surgical scalpels? I mean, are they really sharp?
Unfortunately different people use different definitions which is why it can be confusing, when I first started University, a Masters student who was a tutor in the class referred to an X-acto knife as a scalpel... However, in my research online and experience, it's better to refer to an X-acto knife as a Craft Knife.
Where as scalpels are handles where you can actually attach a Scalpel blade to. Scalpel blades can be both sterile and non-sterile, I imagine surgeons would use sterile ones for operations.
Here is an example of what I would consider a Scalpel.
www.amazon.com/Swann-Morton-Swann-Morton-Scalpel-Handle/dp/B004OIAVJY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1485252462&sr=8-2&keywords=Swann+Morton+Scalpel
That being said, X-acto knifes ARE SHARP, and the mechanism on changing blades is much easier as you need a pair of pliers to swap blades with a Scalpel, the handles and blades are also much easier to find, hence the popularity in architecture schools.
HOWEVER, I recommend getting scapels like the link I posted if you feel confident as the flat handle means they do not roll off the table, the blades are more secure, and they seem to cut better when you need finer control =)
Saint Jovin Haha, I was just curious. I don't really any scalpels (my biology class is done. 😆) thanks for the info, though. Very interesting!!
Can u tell me how much its cost n how can i get it in india
Unfortunately no sorry, I cannot possibly know how you might be able to get it in India, I have never been there nor do I know of the available shops there.
If you are able to shop online, the kit I show above is about USD$21 from Amazon. Good luck =)
can we use this to cut popsticks
scissors or snips are better for that task
I prefer swann-morton personally, but these were nice.
Can you get these at walmart?
How much this x acto basic tool tool kit ?
Looks like USD $21 on Amazon but it's gonna depend where you are and where you can buy them from =)
Thanks. I bet you can sharpen the blades with a stone just like any other blade. THey don't have to be throw aways like the old steel needles on 78 phonographs. (use once on one record, then change..!)
Now I finally know what that scoring blade does. It has a funny design and the best thing it could do was make a fountain of blood on my fingers :')
I want to buy some x-acto knife
Old blades can be recycled. Just store the properly and get them to the recycling point with all the old metal things.
do they come with a top cap like a pen son you may put it in your shirt pocket ?
Not that I've seen and it wouldn't seem safe I imagine... Some craft knifes like the Excel brand ones come with a plastic cap that is loose and easily damaged so I still dont recommend putting it in a pocket either way. I carry a swiss army knife for emergencies. But I never need to suddenly make a model or have fun with arts and craft on the train haha.
ratrod diesels at Walmart they have some with plastic caps.
THE MYSTERY IS SOLVED!! THANKS! (oder, alles klar!)
I use number five for every thing XD
Yeah. Unless you have very special needs you can pretty much do everything with a standard #11 or #2 Blade.
Okay bro, video is very helpful
Thanks mate. Appreciate it =)
Who else thought he was cutting a piece of bread
Cant understand what the h---- u r saying why make a video