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Style: Do-It-Yourself Set
Material Wood, Acrylic
Brand X-Acto
Color Silver
Handle Material Wood
Item Weight 0.29 Kilograms
Style Do-It-Yourself Set
Manufacturer Elmers
UPC 079946502800
Global Trade Identification Number 00079946502800

About this item

  • Essential tools for precision do-it-yourself results
  • Includes No. 2 knife with #2 blade, floor covering knife with blade, utility saw blade, wallpaper blades, large scraping blades, acrylic blade, and #26 blade
  • Also includes wooden chest for storage
  • mkes great gift for hobbysists and do-it-yourselfers
  • Great for pumpkin carving
  • Also includes wooden chest for storage
  • Includes No. 2 knife with #2 blade, floor covering knife with blade, utility saw blade, wallpaper blades, large scraping blades, acrylic blade, and #26 blade

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    Technical Details

    Material ‎Wood, Acrylic
    Brand ‎X-Acto
    Color ‎Silver
    Handle Material ‎Wood
    Item Weight ‎0.29 Kilograms
    Style ‎Do-It-Yourself Set
    Manufacturer ‎Elmers
    UPC ‎079946502800
    Global Trade Identification Number ‎00079946502800
    Item Weight ‎10.2 ounces
    Product Dimensions ‎11 x 1 x 9 inches
    Item model number ‎X5028
    Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‎No
    Material Type ‎Wood, Acrylic
    Number of Items ‎1
    Tip Type ‎ultra fine point
    Manufacturer Part Number ‎XT5028-BRK

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    ASIN B000HGMA7I
    Customer Reviews
    4.6 out of 5 stars 1,231 ratings

    4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Date First Available February 16, 2006

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    Product Description

    Product Description

    The X-ACTO Do-it-Yourself Set contains essential tools for hobbyists and do-it-yourselfers. This set includes a No. 2 knife with #2 blade, a floor covering knife with blade, a utility saw blade, wallpaper blades, large scraping blades, acrylic blade, and a #26 blade. It also includes wooden chest for storage. X-ACTO blades are designed to allow you to make the careful and detailed cuts you need time and time again. These blades are created with care and exceptional craftsmanship, producing a cutting edge that stays sharp over a longer period of time, always ready when you need it.

    From the Manufacturer

    The X5028 are essential tools for precision do-it-yourself results. Includes: No 2 Knife w/No 2 Blade; Floor Covering Knife w/Blade; Utility Saw Blade; Wallpaper Blades; Large Scraping Blades; Acrylic Blade; No 26 Blade. Comes with a wooden chest.

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    4.6 out of 5 stars
    1,231 global ratings

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    Customers say

    Customers find the utility knife works well for modeling and craft projects, with smooth and precise cuts, and one customer mentions it handles ebony and rosewood fantastically. The tool is easy to use and offers good value for money. While the build quality receives mixed feedback, with some praising the high-quality blades while others find it flimsy, the blade fit is problematic as customers report the blades don't fit properly in the handle and don't stay in place.

    140 customers mention "Functionality"118 positive22 negative

    Customers find that the utility knife works well for fine work, with one customer specifically mentioning its effectiveness in modeling projects.

    "Love this hobby saw works great" Read more

    "...but from the first cut, I've found this X-Acto saw the perfect tool for the job!..." Read more

    "...Become really handy around for bunch of projects. Great for detailed work, hobbyist, working with models and miniatures, craft projects..." Read more

    "Good item especially of you're a balsa or wood hobbyist. Does a good job and I like the larger handle. makes it easier to control...." Read more

    42 customers mention "Blade quality"42 positive0 negative

    Customers find the utility knife works well for craft wood cutting and small projects, with one customer noting it's particularly good for extremely thin cuts.

    "The very fine kerf is essential for sawing precious metals or any softer metal...." Read more

    "Works great for small craft projects, but hard to keep cuts perpendicular when free-handing cuts, suggest using a miterbox." Read more

    "The X-acto knifes are what you would expect - sturdy, and nice blades...." Read more

    "...I bought this for a wooden clock kit that I'm working on. This saw works perfectly! But seriously, take care with the crazy sharp blades!" Read more

    27 customers mention "Value for money"24 positive3 negative

    Customers find the utility knife offers good value for money.

    "...They are also not 800$. They are ok knives that are super cheap. Ready to use. And easy to sharpen...." Read more

    "PROS - Overall good value for money - Easy to use - Cuts through plastic PCB CONS -..." Read more

    "This is a great little saw for the price. I purchased it to cut fret slots for a cigar box guitar...." Read more

    "...were fairly sturdy and worked well for craft wood cutting at a reasonable price...." Read more

    19 customers mention "Size"19 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the size of the utility knife, with one mentioning that the tiny teeth make it perfect for model airplane work.

    "...The blade is made for small stuff and has a top edge for support...." Read more

    "...Great for detailed work, hobbyist, working with models and miniatures, craft projects etc. Ability to exchange blades is a huge plus...." Read more

    "...Does a good job and I like the larger handle. makes it easier to control. this pairs will with the aluminum mitre box." Read more

    "Purchased for my model railroad construction. The wooden box is perfect, the storage compartments for the tools is not very secure...." Read more

    15 customers mention "Ease of use"15 positive0 negative

    Customers find the utility knife easy to use, with one mentioning that the blades make quick work of locator shells.

    "...The blades make quick work of these locator shells, slipping right into the groove of the untouched shell and cutting through the plastic with ease...." Read more

    "...Does a good job and I like the larger handle. makes it easier to control. this pairs will with the aluminum mitre box." Read more

    "...This saw went right through them with little effort. Also the blades are thin enough not to take too much product off...." Read more

    "...They are also not 800$. They are ok knives that are super cheap. Ready to use. And easy to sharpen...." Read more

    36 customers mention "Blade fit"2 positive34 negative

    Customers report multiple issues with the utility knife: the blades do not fit properly in the handle, do not stay in place, and are difficult to tighten.

    "...The packaging has deteriorated significantly. Fit and finish have suffered. Also, replacement blades are stored in the lid, retained by magnets...." Read more

    "...The blades never attach properly (right from the start) and the handle just came off 5 months ago making this product completely unusable and hence..." Read more

    "But fair warning, the blades don’t all stick to the magnets in the case. I open it with the bottom of the box on top and no problem" Read more

    "...However, the box is not so well made, and the blades do not stay in place with the cheap thin plastic/magnet holder...." Read more

    Not Just for Hobbiests, Great Workshop Tool for Electronics, Maker and Exploring
    5 out of 5 stars
    Not Just for Hobbiests, Great Workshop Tool for Electronics, Maker and Exploring
    After snapping open a few Bluetooth locator fobs to replace the batteries, I felt that these blades might do a cleaner job by cutting them rather than using the hammer and chisel they way I did the first dozen or so. The blades make quick work of these locator shells, slipping right into the groove of the untouched shell and cutting through the plastic with ease. The two images are the original Tile locators, which contain a 3v coin-size battery that is soldered or welded into place. I will be pulling those out and replacing them with a snap-in battery holder on the outside of the case so I can replace the battery every 18-months or so without opening the split case. I won't be putting that on the outside of anything, but there are plenty of opportunities to slip these into a side pocket of a suitcase, backpack, lunch box, camera case or other items you want to track. As I cut more old locators I get a little better with my technique, but from the first cut, I've found this X-Acto saw the perfect tool for the job! Even as prices on the locators come down, replacing the battery will always be cheaper than replacing an entire unit.
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    Top reviews from the United States

    • Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2025
      Style: Precision Razor Saw SetVerified Purchase
      Love this hobby saw works great
    • Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2018
      Style: Precision Razor Saw SetVerified Purchase
      After snapping open a few Bluetooth locator fobs to replace the batteries, I felt that these blades might do a cleaner job by cutting them rather than using the hammer and chisel they way I did the first dozen or so.

      The blades make quick work of these locator shells, slipping right into the groove of the untouched shell and cutting through the plastic with ease. The two images are the original Tile locators, which contain a 3v coin-size battery that is soldered or welded into place. I will be pulling those out and replacing them with a snap-in battery holder on the outside of the case so I can replace the battery every 18-months or so without opening the split case. I won't be putting that on the outside of anything, but there are plenty of opportunities to slip these into a side pocket of a suitcase, backpack, lunch box, camera case or other items you want to track.

      As I cut more old locators I get a little better with my technique, but from the first cut, I've found this X-Acto saw the perfect tool for the job! Even as prices on the locators come down, replacing the battery will always be cheaper than replacing an entire unit.
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      5.0 out of 5 stars
      Not Just for Hobbiests, Great Workshop Tool for Electronics, Maker and Exploring

      Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2018
      After snapping open a few Bluetooth locator fobs to replace the batteries, I felt that these blades might do a cleaner job by cutting them rather than using the hammer and chisel they way I did the first dozen or so.

      The blades make quick work of these locator shells, slipping right into the groove of the untouched shell and cutting through the plastic with ease. The two images are the original Tile locators, which contain a 3v coin-size battery that is soldered or welded into place. I will be pulling those out and replacing them with a snap-in battery holder on the outside of the case so I can replace the battery every 18-months or so without opening the split case. I won't be putting that on the outside of anything, but there are plenty of opportunities to slip these into a side pocket of a suitcase, backpack, lunch box, camera case or other items you want to track.

      As I cut more old locators I get a little better with my technique, but from the first cut, I've found this X-Acto saw the perfect tool for the job! Even as prices on the locators come down, replacing the battery will always be cheaper than replacing an entire unit.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2023
      Style: Do-It-Yourself SetVerified Purchase
      X-ACTO knives have been a favorite of hobbyists for decades. These knives continue that excellence. The packaging has deteriorated significantly. Fit and finish have suffered. Also, replacement blades are stored in the lid, retained by magnets. The weak/cheap magnets do a very poor job of securing the blades.
      One person found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2012
      Style: Precision Razor Saw SetVerified Purchase
      Arived on time in retail package. The plastic was not fused together so you slide the backing out , love this packaging. It is a beneficial novelty other gurus should implement. The blades have 40 TPI and 42 TPI making them " fine" knife. I use it to make Marquette and inlays with exotic hardwoods. The wood is 1/42" thick without any backing a fine sharp blade cuts without leaving splinters, or chafe. One splinter and the piece is unusable. Smooth cuts on hardwood every time and accurate. The blade only cuts when pulling it and dosnt cut when pushing as designed. The bade has a reinforced spine so the thin blade resists bending and bowing - partly due to the pull cut. So all that is impressive but if you know marquet an 1/8" short cut and its a do over same with inla because it's repetitive the short cut miss cut turns into the grand Cannon. I did call customer service to verify the pull cut but " didn't have needed inuformatiin.". The Internet poodle fetched the answer. The best for last is the handle holds the blade wiggeling free-very important fo precise cutting. The bades chage out quickly. The price could be higher and the customer service needs training, however I will by more as they dull from the same retailer and same brand name .
      17 people found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2023
      Style: Precision Razor Saw SetVerified Purchase
      Living on the Oregon coast, not a lot of model hobby shops around, or even well stocked hardware stores that carry modeling supplies. Found these online and were shipped and arrived quite quickly. Very pleased with this purchase for my modelling needs as my 60 year old saw blades were almost void of teeth from use over all these years.
      One person found this helpful
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    • Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2020
      Style: Precision Razor Saw SetVerified Purchase
      I have had one of these for years but lot it. I was delighted to see that they were still made. I was attempting to repair a decorative broken piece on a breakfront glass which required a precision cut with very small teeth as the piece was only about 3/8 wide and a foot long and had to be reglued at top and bottom. The small teeth and handle made it a snap to make the appropriate cut without any further damage or tear-out. The blade is made for small stuff and has a top edge for support. One still has to be careful NOT to use it for purposes it was not intended for as the blade could be bent if one is not careful.
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    • Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2023
      Style: Precision Razor Saw SetVerified Purchase
      The very fine kerf is essential for sawing precious metals or any softer metal. I have used these saws on a variety of materials and have found them to stay sharp for a long time. I use my worn saws to cut soft steel and harder metals, they are hard to wear out if used properly, I have saws which are over years old and still sharp.
    • Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
      Style: Precision Razor Saw SetVerified Purchase
      Saw is sharp like a number of similar saws. I also have zona brand saws and they are better built and just as sharp. Will buy some from here on in.

      Pros
      Sharp
      Thin kerf

      Cons
      Doesn’t track straight. The saw came with more tooth offset on one side causing it to track. Finally mostly fixed it by honing the side of the blade part way with a fine stone

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    • AB
      5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for model making
      Reviewed in Canada on September 2, 2021
      Style: Precision Razor Saw SetVerified Purchase
      Very sharp and capable of super fine cuts in wood, plastic or soft metals.
    • Kathy Long
      5.0 out of 5 stars Good for craft
      Reviewed in Australia on February 19, 2025
      Style: Precision Razor Saw SetVerified Purchase
      Good shap blade and grip handle
    • Michael
      5.0 out of 5 stars exactly as advertised
      Reviewed in India on October 11, 2023
      Style: Precision Razor Saw SetVerified Purchase
      Sharp narrow kerf and straight.
    • Phil Wilding
      5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!
      Reviewed in Australia on October 23, 2023
      Style: Precision Razor Saw SetVerified Purchase
      I have a different version of this and needed another.... Same quality and cheaper than original purchase.
    • Amazon Customer
      5.0 out of 5 stars Fragile
      Reviewed in Canada on August 6, 2023
      Style: Precision Razor Saw SetVerified Purchase
      Je l’utilise de temps en temps
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