What is the difference between #1 and #2 ?

See the listing for the X-Acto X5262 Double Knife Set to compare the #1 and #2 handles. There are at least 3 different handle sizes, #1 is the most narrow handle, # 2 is a little thicker, and #5 is like a screwdriver handle. You can purchase different blades that fit into all the handles. The #1 handle usually comes with the #11 blade or the Z blade. The #2 handle comes with a larger blade usually the #2 blade. There are flat, round, and angle blades available that fit all of the handles and kits that include them all.

How long is the blade? In other words, how thick a material would you be able to cut through? Thanks.

The blade is about one-inch long but tappers like a 45 degree angle to its tip. The tip is what most folks use. This is a knife for cutting out stencil film, not for cutting things like a regular knife. As far as using it to cut through a thickness, I would say no more than half an inch. But also bear in mind that you will have to go over the cut again and again until you get to the bottom of that one half inch. Only the tip does the cutting.

How well does the cap stay on? Is this safe to throw in my pocket?

At first, the cap stayed on nice and snug. But now, for me at least, the cap is very loose and isn't strong enough to hold up its own weight, meaning if you have the knife upside-down in a cup or something, the cap will stay in the cup if you pick up the knife.I can't confirm that this will happen every time, however, because I've only owned the one knife.

Which knife is good for cutting thick plastic bottles like moisturizer bottles?

This X-ACTO #2 Precision Knife is used for precision cutting of medium to heavyweight materials. It easily cuts wood, paper, plastic, metal, film, and acetate.

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L**E

Brilliant, good size and REALLY sharp

Brilliant, good size and REALLY sharp. Perfect for crafts, surprised at the professional quality for the price, as I have seen some for much more. I don't see how they could be better than this, which is brilliant. Love it.

4.10.2015

B**S

Super sharp...

This knife is extremely sharp and great for cutting card and paper. You can cut lots of other materials, but be aware that the blades are quite 'soft' and will wear out quite quickly if cutting thick / hard material. This comes with a safety cap, which is really important when I reach into my drawer without looking to pull it out!

10.07.2015

F**8

Awesome! ★★★★★

This has been my first X-ACTO knife, and it definitely took some time to get used to (especially when cutting out curves and circles). The blade itself is an incredible tool and saved me ALOT of time and made me much neater when working on projects. I use it to cut out mostly card put also very thin paper crafts - the more you practice with it, the easier it becomes; I would definitely recommend this to anyone! :)

12.01.2016

A**U

good and precise

Simple to use. I didn't get that 'dent' I usually get from the flatter xacto knives however it did feel heavier so it took some time to get used to.

22.09.2014

C**E

Struggle to replace the blade

Very good quality knife, but...I explicitly bought this because my old x-acto knife (30 years old) has ceased-up and I couldn't replace the blade. This new knife straight from the packet - same problem. Unable to turn the knurled blade cover, even with pliers. No help on their website for this issue.However, a few squirts of WD40 freed it, but it still needed a vice and pliers. Otherwise it would have 5 stars.

26.11.2015

T**8

Simple to use.

Really nothing to it. A very sharp knife as described. Added cap keeps means it can be left pretty much anywhere.Pretty much anywhere...

24.03.2014

M**S

Excellent

Possibly the best craft knife for modellers. An X-Acto knife at a good price and quickly delivered. Excellent.

19.08.2015

M**T

Five Stars

Great item that comes with a safety cap, great for cake baking and cookie making

10.09.2014

Manufacturer	X-Acto
Part number	X3602
Item Weight	22.7 g
Product Dimensions	22.86 x 0.64 x 6.35 cm; 22.68 g
Item model number	X3602
Size	1 Pack
Colour	Silver
Style	Safety Cutter
Material	Aluminium
Item Package Quantity	1
Handle material	Aluminium
Batteries included?	No
Batteries Required?	No

X-ACTO #2 Knife with Safety Cap

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