Excel Blades K5
Score: 78/100
Scotch Titanium 9mm Utility Knife
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Scotch Titanium Snap-Off Utility Knife is a lightweight, precision-focused cutter designed for home, office, and craft projects. Its titanium-coated blade offers superior longevity, and the fully retractable design ensures safety. While excellent for detailed work on paper and foam, it is not ideal for heavy-duty tasks or users requiring a larger, more robust tool.
The Excel Blades K5 is a heavy-duty hobby knife designed for precise cutting in crafting and modeling, featuring a durable thick machined aluminum shaft and a 4-jaw aluminum chuck for secure blade positioning. It includes a shatter-resistant safety cap and a #19 carbon steel blade, making it suitable for cutting heavyweight materials like wood, leather, and foam boards. It is best suited for graphic artists and wood carvers needing heavy-duty cutting capabilities.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
25.4 mmbest | 9 mm | |
— | 12best | |
| ↓ lower better | 181.4 g | 9.07 gbest |
— | 45 degreesbest | |
120.65 mm | 203.2 mmbest | |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Blade & Cutting(6) | ||
Blade Type | #19 | Snap-Off |
Blade Material | Carbon Steel | Titanium-Coated Steel |
Blade Width (mm) | 25.4 mm | 9 mm |
Blade Segments | N/A | 12 |
Blade Angle (degrees) | Sharp-angled degrees | 45 degrees |
Compatible Blade Type | Heavy Duty #19/Xacto | 9mm Snap-Off |
Handle & Ergonomics(4) | ||
Handle Material | Plastic | Soft-Touch Plastic |
Handle Type | Hexagonal | Small |
Overall Length (mm) | 120.65 mm | 203.2 mm |
Weight (g) | 181.4 g | 9.07 g |
Safety & Mechanism(4) | ||
Retractable | false | true |
Locking Mechanism | Chuck Lock | Click and Lock |
Blade Change Mechanism | Manual | Quick-change cap |
Blade Storage Capacity | 0 | |
Application & Support(3) | ||
Suitable Materials | Wood, Leather, Foam, Plastic | Cardboard, Foam Board, Plastic, Rope, Paper, Vinyl |
Intended Use | Heavy Duty | Precision Cutter |
Warranty | 30 days | |
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No independent professional reviews or editorials are available in the search results; official 3M/Scotch descriptions emphasize the product's suitability for cutting cardboard, foam board, plastic, and rope, praising the titanium coating for durability and the ergonomic design for precision in home, office, and craft settings.
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