X-Acto H0859#18 Heavyweight Chiseling Blades - Pack. of 5 (SKU X218)

I use a 1/2 dozen or so different blades that X-Acto make. These blades are oxidized to preserve the blade's edge and prevents rusting. I can attest to that as I have had some of these laying around for literally years, and are still as good as new. I also use them in situations that use water (while carving plaster castings for example). They are sturdy and strong, but I couldn't find the 100 pack available, so I compromised and bought 5 of the 5 packs, still, less than half price of 1/2 a 100 pack's cost. Not bad at all (but I noticed the price went back up by $1.10 since then). Despite that, these blades are great for uses that a chisel type action is needed. Having just seen their web site, they make a new #11 blade that is coated with zirconium nitride to make it the sharpest [their words] blade on the market. Can't wait to try these. This review first asked me: "How much fun is this toy" "How durable is this toy", but I have to point out, more for Amazon than anything, that this IS NOT A TOY!. It is a very sharp blade used to cut paper, plaster, wood and plastics. Please regard these blades with all the respect a surgeon would of his. Having said that, don't be afraid of them either, just use due caution. Over some 35 plus years, I have to say I only cut through skin once. That was all I needed.

Very heavy weight. I was expecting something thin and bendable like the generic blades of this type. Pleasently surprised by the strength and sharpness of the product. I use these as a scraper for my 3d printer. It gets under the finished prints easily to release them from the heat bed. I usually snap a generic blade every 10 or so prints. I've just used one of these xacto blades on about 30 prints so far. Overall great value for me.

Instead of paying for a Silhouette Spatula to use with my Silhouette Portrait , I use these #18 blades with my X-Acto tool. They do a nice job of lifting my die cuts off of the Silhouette Portrait Cutting Mat and I can replace the blade when it begins to get gummed up. I also use quite a few X-Acto X611 #11 Blades for X-Acto Knives, Bulk Pack, 100 Blades per Box for trimming my die cuts. If you buy yourself an Xacto X5282 Basic Knife Set you can use it for years for many different tasks. P.S. These blades are NOT toys.

WORKS FINE

Much better in every way than the cheaper generics sold here. Well worth the extra money.

All those times when something needs to be peeled or precisely cut or scraped smooth, these tools do it. I use them a few times a week at work. Extra blades are plentiful and easy to purchase. The right tools for the right jobs.

Worked

These are sturdier han other brands. They do not flex., So if that's what you need these are not for you. These are the best in strength before moving to a full on chisel.

Lame de marque x-acto

Quick, exact, friendly. Merchandise 100% as described/ordered. Whenever hobby items are needed, check him up. Highly recommended, 5 Stars. C. Robert.

X-Acto 218 I have not had a chance to use these blades yet, seem to be fine.

Not much to say , was not a new item to me .. very handy in my work

it is for the number 2 handle, not for the regular number 1.