equipment$8–15used in 1 side quest
Precision craft knife with blades
Sharp replaceable-blade knife for detail cuts in paper, foam, and soft materials. Gives you clean edges that scissors can't match on curves, stencils, or intricate shapes.
What to look for
- 1Standard #11 blade compatibility so refills are cheap and universal
- 2Secure blade lock that doesn't wobble during cuts
- 3Comfortable grip that doesn't require squeezing—you'll hold it for extended sessions
- 4At least 5 replacement blades included
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- Proprietary blade systems that cost 3x more for refills
- Handles without finger guards or textured grip
- Single-blade packages—you'll dull the first one learning
Used for: cutting stencils from cardstock · trimming block printing linoleum · making clean edges on paper collages · scoring fold lines in heavier papers