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Xacto X5282 Basic Knife Set

by Elmer's Products
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)

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  • Xacto basic knife set for lightweight precision cutting
  • Ideal for cutting wood, cardboard, paper, plastic, cloth and foam board
  • Comes with a variety of blade types including straight edge, general purpose, fine point, and scoring blades
  • Housed in a handsome wooden chest
  • 6.5-by-5.5-by-1.5-inches ; 10.1-ounces
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Frequently Bought Together

Xacto X5282 Basic Knife Set + X-Acto X7761 Self-healing cutting mat, nonslip bottom, 1 grid, 12-Inch by 18-Inch board with 11-Inch by 17-Inch measuring surface, gray + Techni Edge #11 Hobby Blades - 100 Pack
Price for all three: $42.48

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Product Information

Technical Details
Part Number XAC5282
Item Weight10.1 ounces
Product Dimensions6.5 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches
OriginUSA
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Item model numberX5282
SizeEACH
Item Package Quantity1
  
Additional Information
ASINB00004Z2UB
Best Sellers Rank #237 in Home Improvement (See top 100)
Shipping Weight11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
ShippingCurrently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
Date First AvailableSeptember 14, 2004
  
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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The X5282 is a basic knife set for lightweight precision cutting. Includes: No. 1 knife w/No. 11 blade; No. 2 knife w/No. 2 blade; No 5 knife w/No. 19 blade; 1 each No. 7, 10, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 blades; 2 each No. 11 blades. Will cut wood, cardboard, paper, plastic, cloth and foam board. Comes with a wooden chest.

Product Description

The X-ACTO precision knife is the original cutting tool for any application requiring a precise, accurate cut. This cutting and trimming tool has been used for years by graphics artists, designers, hobbyists and others for making careful cuts and trims consistently and with confidence. Now you can purchase the original X-ACTO knife (numbers 1, 2, and 5) along with a full set of X-ACTO precision knife blades, all in one convenient set.

The original X-ACTO knife has been praised for more than 50 years as the standard for precision. Attaining this level of precision, accuracy and reliability starts with supreme quality craftsmanship. The X-ACTO precision knives are built with carbon and steel sharpened blades for a reliable cut every time. Add a full set of X-ACTO precision knife blades, you will have a knife to make the precision cut you need - every material, every time.

Set contains: No. 1 knife for precision cutting and trimming of lightweight materials, No. 2 knife for precision and trimming of medium to heavy weight materials, No. 5 knife for precision cutting of heavy weight materials; and numbers 2, 7, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 precision knife blades.



Customer Reviews

The product comes in a small wooden box with the knife set and attachments. GMAN  |  15 reviewers made a similar statement
I would recommend this kit to friends and anyone that needs this type of product. Phoenix Custom PCs  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
I found this product in a local hobby shop for almost 12 dollars more. shadow  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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This is a good set, with nice quality cutting edges, but was a little disappointed with the box (MDF with a veneer rather than what appears to be a solid wood box in the pictures as of 4/29).

The other thing that really surprised me was the poor finish to the non-cutting portion of the blade. Many of mine have chips or worn indentations (possibly from finishing the actual blades?) and what appears to be a bad finish on the 'backs' of the blades. Putting your finger gently on this to help guide a cut really makes it seem like you're knicking your finger on solid sandpaper. I improved it somewhat by grinding the backs a little with a file, but definitely surprised about the lack of quality finish from a name like X-Acto.

Still, it does the job of cutting well and the box does hold everything together, although I think the fragile plastic inserts will be useless before too long. In the top of the box the spare blades are held in place by a magnetic strip, and I anticipate pulling this from the insert and gluing it directly to the inside to of the box.

(PS - don't forget to give the blades a good clean before using them. There was a substantial oil/sheen on mine that would have marked e.g. a paper project)
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70 of 81 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Sad September 11, 2011
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I used to have one of these knife sets years ago but lost it in a move. It was made with pride in the USA. Beautiful craftsmanship. The item I got now is a sad, made in China (ofcourse) piece of garbage. The box is made if some unidentifable sort of plastic made to look somewhat like of wood. The hinge pin is way too small allowing lots of slop in the lid as though the hinge screws were loose. The lock ring is so rough it is very difficule to secure the blades. This was addressed at the factory by applying light oil to the threads. That cure didn't work. The plastic inserts that hold the pieces are a joke. Distorted out of shape gripping the tools way too tightly. The only good thing I can say is the blades are sharp. Come on Elmer's, you can do better. I would gladly pay twice the price for the original quality,
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31 of 34 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars not what it used to be December 7, 2007
By -paulo-
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My cousin has this same knife set that he got years back.
I bought a knife set for myself recently and I find that the quality is less than that of the older makes.
The handles feel cheap and the box is not as fine as the older one.
Still an overall good knife set.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Must have
This set has come in handy so many times I don't even know where to start. Everybody should have a set like this around the home
Published 2 days ago by Casper
5.0 out of 5 stars The classic kit.
You never know when you may need to delicately cut something. While originally geared for word work and some artistry, I find myself using these blades quite often in my... Read more
Published 3 days ago by NewJerseyDan
5.0 out of 5 stars Basic exacto set.
Quality box and blades. Careful as they will rust, I put a few of the dry packs in the bottom to help with that. Otherwise a great set.
Published 12 days ago by MJoubes
4.0 out of 5 stars Useful set of hobby knives but packaging could be better
I purchased this set of Xacto knives for use in building plastic model kits and for my wife to use in her painting projects. Read more
Published 14 days ago by Frierson Craig
5.0 out of 5 stars great little product
No disappointments, lots of options for the price. Very satisfied. Will enjoy it for many times to come. Thanks. thanks.
Published 15 days ago by Julie Greene
5.0 out of 5 stars A Lot, for A Little
This is a perfect little box of X-Acto Knives.

Good arrangement, lots of tips, nice display -- all in a small, (somewhat) sturdy little box. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Brian D
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
I guess Exacto decided to offshore the production of their famous hobby knives. The blades fall out of the handles and it is some kind of manufacturing problem. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Raymond E. Durkee
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally got my first Xacto knife... love the set!
Wow... how did I ever live without this!?! This knife set is SO handy. I was amazed at the number of blades included... and the handles, themselves, are high quality. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Tammy M
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice assortment
I bought it for use in my graphic design class. I haven't need it since I got it because most of what we are doing on the computer but a class mate borrowed it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Muchfaith
3.0 out of 5 stars Haven't use it yet but look forward to doing so.
Haven't used yet but look forward to doing so. Can't rate something I haven't used yet. Received in a terrible condition. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Delbert L Doty
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