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product_id: 1338013
title: "Soft Grip Hobby Knife, Excel Blades K18 with 5 #11 Blades, American Made Light Duty Craft Knife (One Assorted Color)"
brand: "excel blades"
price: "A$27"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/1338013-soft-grip-hobby-knife-excel-blades-k18-with-5-11
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# Secure Blade Hold Precision Cutting American Made Soft Grip Hobby Knife, Excel Blades K18 with 5 #11 Blades, American Made Light Duty Craft Knife (One Assorted Color)

**Brand:** excel blades
**Price:** A$27
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> Cutting Edge Comfort ✨

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Soft Grip Hobby Knife, Excel Blades K18 with 5 #11 Blades, American Made Light Duty Craft Knife (One Assorted Color) by excel blades
- **How much does it cost?** A$27 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/1338013-soft-grip-hobby-knife-excel-blades-k18-with-5-11)

## Best For

- excel blades enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted excel blades brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Complete Set:** Comes with 5 ultra-sharp #11 blades for all your crafting needs.
- • **Enhanced Safety:** Includes a snug-fitting safety cap to protect the blade during storage.
- • **Ultimate Comfort:** Experience the soft grip handle designed for prolonged use without fatigue.
- • **Lightweight Design:** Crafted from aluminum for easy handling and maneuverability.
- • **Versatile Crafting Tool:** Perfect for a variety of materials including paper, plastic, and wood.

## Overview

The Soft Grip Hobby Knife by Excel Blades is a lightweight, American-made craft knife designed for precision cutting across various materials. It features a comfortable soft grip handle, a secure blade hold with a rear release mechanism, and includes five sharp #11 blades, making it an essential tool for hobbyists and crafters alike.

## Description

Soft Grip Hobby Knife, Excel Blades K18 with 5 #11 Blades, American Made Light Duty Craft Knife (One Assorted Color)

## Features

- Most comfortable hobby knife, 100% Made in the USA, perfect for precision cutting, trimming paper, plastic, wood, cloth, film, etc.
- Light weight, aluminum body with comfortable soft grip handle fits all standard craft knife blades including Xacto Knife
- Includes 4 jaw aluminum chuck with rear blade release for a more secure blade and hold than your standard light duty knife; with a snug fitting, shatter resistant safety cap to protect blade during storage
- Perfect for hobby and arts and crafts - scrapbooking, model kits, paper crafts and more
- Includes 1 single K18 in either Black, Green, Grey, Red, and Purple; 0.375" x 5.0" handle w/ 1.56" x 0.25" x 1.0" edge; Plus 5 additional super sharp standard size #11 hobby blades

## Images

![Soft Grip Hobby Knife, Excel Blades K18 with 5 #11 Blades, American Made Light Duty Craft Knife (One Assorted Color) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ldKBfi69L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

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    VERY sharp
  

*by Z***S on Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2019*

These blades are as sharp as a scalpel (at least I think they are because I’ve never used a scalpel). They ARE…VERY sharp. I’ve been using it to cut shapes out of cardboard and they slice through the cardboard like it’s butter…I’m not an exaggerating…and they cut the cardboard very cleanly. I don’t know what type of steel the blades are made of but they do start to dull fairly quickly which means it’s fairly soft steel. After just a couple of months of periodic cutting I started to feel it dulling. I used a 2000 grit diamond plate to hone the edge and that seemed to restore the sharpness. If you do buy this knife get the one with the extra blades. I don’t know if it’s stainless steel or not, I haven’t seen any rust on the blade that I’ve been using but again, i’ve only had it a short while and, I cover the blade with the plastic cap it came with as soon as I’m finished using it to better protect it. The handles on these xacto type knives are almost always made of Aluminum and I think this Excel knife is also. Aluminum is lightweight but fairly soft which is why when you tighten the blade on these types of knives the Aluminum often deforms and doesn’t hold the blade tightly anymore and the blade wiggles around when you’re cutting something. Whoever at Excel that came up with the idea of putting the tightening knob on the opposite end of the handle is a genius, hopefully it will extend the life of the knife. I’m going to give this knife 4.25 stars instead of 5 for two reasons – 1) again the blades are a little soft and dull fairly quickly (which is common for these types of knives) but they can be resharpened and, reason 2) the handle has some sort of soft, grippy material on it that gives of an unpleasant chemical odor, smells kind of like burnt popcorn, but when you’re cutting something and the knife is a few inches below your nose it’s a little noxious and distracting. Fortunately, the smell went away, for the most part, after about a month. I can still smell it a little if I hold it right up under my nose. Oh…I almost forgot, it’s made in the U.S.A., that’s great. So…if you’re looking for an xacto knife I do recommend this one, and don’t forget to get the one with the extra blades.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Expected it to be bigger
  

*by F***I on Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2022*

It was smaller than expected but it did the job differently recommend

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Better than other brands.
  

*by B***Y on Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2022*

Excellent craft knife. Better than a certain common well known brand. Blade holding mechanism very clever and effective.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-02*