Best Blades?

[Bartman]

Hi All,

Some of you have professional experience in paint shops and I know that dull blades won't cut it in a pro shop! What brand of single edge razor blades would be considered pro quality? What about replacement x-acto #11 blades?

The ones that Lowe's sells are garbage, by the way.

Thanks!
Bart

 

[Bartman]

is anyone using this type of knife instead of an x-acto style knife for cutting balsa and monokote type coverings?

https://www.amazon.com/YS-Industrie...ments=p_72:1248909011&rnid=468240&s=hi&sr=1-9

 

[Bartman]

and while we're talking x-acto blades, the original aluminum handles never seem to stay tight. suggestions? what's a better handle?
thanks!

 

[Bartman]

https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-1671...7&pf_rd_r=TF212K4R8BZTSFMWE3WN&qid=1575491243

 

[acerc]

I have left the #11 behind somewhat in leu of this https://www.amazon.com/100-Scalpel-...sr_1_7?keywords=scalpel&qid=1575499800&sr=8-7. I still use the #11 but not nearly as much. I buy both blades in 100 count batches.

 

[acerc]

And for intricate cuts this handle with one of the scalpel blades is wicked https://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-163050-1001-Fingertip-Craft-Orange/dp/B001480O26/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2S44I07L396Q2&keywords=exacto+knife+blades+holder&qid=1575501426&sprefix=exacto+knife+blade+h,aps,241&sr=8-4
but it does take some getting use to.

 

[TonyHallo]

I have about 1000 #11 in stock, I did buy some of the scalpel blades for a trail and really don't remember the outcome, I didn't like the individual rapped packets. I do like the No 5 and No 6 handles, don't roll off the bench.

 

[VolinFlyer]

I have found the Excel #11 blades to hold an edge and be sharper from the start than any other #11 blade out there. I also do use the scalpel blades and handle, the scalpel blades do break easily . Excel also make some nice rubber coated handles with hexes on the bottom edge so they will not roll off your bench.

 

[Bartman]

I couldn't wait!

Bought these #11 blades
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CR7QBRB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and these single edge blades
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073N7X6GJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The scalpel blades seem interesting, was going to try sharpening the #11's on a stone that I have for chisels to maybe see if they can be made to last longer.

Thanks for the replies! What to build next now??

 

[acerc]

At one hundred for ten bucks I'm not going to waste the time to re sharpen, but that's just me.