Slice 10416 New Precision Cutter 10416, Craft Cutter, Micro-Ceramic Blade Lasts up to 11x Longer Than Metal, Hobby Knife With Precision Blade, Replaceable Blade

I have to read the pamphlet that came with this a bitt better before I willl feel comfortable using it. It is very sharp and has attachments and would hate to cut myself with this blade. I am going to be using this for diamond painting therefore I need it to cut out the paper from the area I will be working on. I think this is very durable, will last long and is a good value for the money spent. One thing that does bother mer though is that it doesn't have any safety measures in place such as the blade retracting into itself or the handle if danger is detected. I know it sounds silly but quite honesly its the only way to make this a safe product for anyone under adult age to use.

Oh how I love this blade! I have had so many issues with box cutter type knives, even ones made specifically for crafters, that I was curious as to whether this Slice Precision cutter could be an improvement. It definitely is! THe blade is ceramic, and pretty tiny, but MAN does it cut smoothly and accurately. I am a papercrafter and do most of my work on a Silhouette Cameo, but sometimes I need to cut stuff out by hand. This little thing is 1000 times better than the much wider metal blades, and you really do have better control. I can finally do some fussy cutting that doesn't look like a 5 year old used safety sissors!

A few points that I am working out as I learn about this ceramic nib cutter: You need to be cutting a paper that is not a loose weave so to speak. I cut some thin-ish home made paper, and some paper that is newsprint weight. Both of these are not an dense, even press. Additionally you need to work on a surface that is firm. I tried using my bamboo crafting turntable. Between the "weight" and denseness of the paper and the bamboo wood of the surface under the paper I had some tearing. I had to go very slowly and precisely to lessen the tearing at small curves and corners. ... That said, the ceramic nib is small and that does help with the cutting as you go very slowly. Also go ahead and lift the nib of the knife and reposition for tight corners and curves. I am not sure what surface I should have under the paper I am cutting. Bamboo wood isn't a good choice. Metal would be too hard on the ceramic nib. Glass (like a glass cutting board) would probably be hard on the ceramic nib too. Again, technique is important (how much pressure you use, how slowly you go, and stopping and repositioning the nib all help this cutter work better. So, I took a star because this is certainly not like a super pointy exactly knife and is not simple to use. It is an okay tool to have but I'm not sure how often I'll reach for it in my crafting.

I have been trying to find an item to cut a sticker project I've been working on. Though this does FANTASTIC in straight lines on my 3 layer sticker paper + vinyl combo, it is not great for curves. The vinyl I'm using is on the gummy side and several cutting devices haven't done well, I had high hopes for the ceramic. I really like that this is lightweight and the blade seems easy to change, it will come in super handy for other projects. It may become my new signature tool for my clay!

I work directly with those in the community that have developmental disabilities to help them gain employment and independence. A regular box cutter posed a bit of a safety concern with one of my clients as the first time they gave him one to open a box at work he cut himself. I was looking for something that he could use independently where he didn't have to wait for a co-worker to open a box for him. I FOUND IT! This works great for opening boxes is easy to use and lightweight. It is safe as the "blade" is ceramic. Such a great purchase!

These are amazing. I am a professional artist, and I use these to make intricate collages. I cut on a self-healing mat, and each knife lasts me a year. I don’t know how many thousands of cuts that is, but I was having to change my blades daily when I was using metal exacto knives (even the tiny ones). My only caution is to avoid dropping them. The ceramic blade is brittle, and will break if dropped. Fortunately it comes with a handy cap. I’ve been using these knives exclusively for four years, and I just opened my fourth one. I hoard them now because I’m so afraid they’ll stop selling them. They’re worth their weight in gold- you won’t be disappointed.

Cut thin/crisp paper such as notebook paper well... but that's it. Even with significant pressure it left uncut pieces in thin cardstock and pulls/rips. I thought maybe it would work well to trim and weed designs on transfer paper but the transfer part of the paper has some stretch so it just pulled and ripped at it. Good ol' xacto knife worked circles around this thing.... and cut them better, too. This thing doesn't do well with curves, especially tight ones. The bulky tip also makes it hard to turn the "pen" to continue on a curved line. It did a semi ok job on a loose curve, like the one in the promotional picture.... but, when I tried it it cut some of it perfectly and pulled at the other parts.... like I said, stick with a sharp metal blade knife. Also, these tips are not replaceable (which I knew when purchasing) but I believe there is an upgraded version that allows you to replace the tips. Kinda glad I didn't spead the extra bucks on it though.... this will go in the kids crafting supplies. They often use printer paper and construction paper .... I will say that this is much safer than an actual knife, so theres a big plus if children are doing the crafting. It is "finger friendly" but I would still use close supervision. Conclusion: good for thin paper and kids to use on simple paper crafts Not so great for thicker materials (cardstock or thicker) and not great for intricate/delicate designs.

Very handy little tool to have. I only own 1 but need about 10 more! Now, I don't have to keep reaching for the xacto blade and worry about accidents or that I forgot to put the cap on it and the cat could find it. Horrible thought. I use it to trim diamond painting canvas but find myself reaching for it to cut plenty of stuff. The *blade* is finger friendly yet mighty. Wish I'd had this when my kids were in school doing all their special projects. Great for cutting wrapping paper & packing tape. Bring on Christmas. I'm ready! Come to think of it.... 🤔 These could make a nice Christmas gift ... 🏃🏼‍♀️...Where's my list