Blog posts tagged with 'hobby handles'

          The No. 11 Hobby Blade is perhaps the most well known of all hobby blades.  Most people think of the #11 blade as the X-ACTO blade.  X-ACTO popularized this precision cutting blade shape by first marketing to the medical industry in 1917, and later expanding its market to hobby enthusiasts as a retouching knife.  If you are looking for the traditional X-ACTO knife, you will be satisfied to find our reasonably priced number 11 hobby blades in hundred packs as well as in bulk cases of 1000 blades.  While number 11 razor blades are usually designed from carbon steel, we also offer stainless steel #11 hobby blades for users looking for this high-grade metal.  One of our most popular products, customers come back to the No. 11 blade time and time again because of its simple, well-designed shape that allows for accurate cutting every time.  Such versatile blades, the number eleven razor blades are used by hobby enthusiasts and factories alike.  

                We sell three different hobby handles for the #11 hobby blade.  Our first handle is made completely out of aluminum with no plastic parts and an aluminum four-jaw chuck to hold your blade in place.  This hobby handle holds a variety of small hobby blade types, making it a versatile, long-lasting handle.  Our other two hobby handles come with one number 11 razor blade pre-positioned in the handle and a plastic safety cap.  Our black sure-grip handle provides a cushioned grip for comfort and also fits hobby blades numbers 10, 11, 16, & 17.  Our multicolored grip hobby handles come in blue, red, yellow, and green.  Each of the multicolored hobby handles is displayed on a card for retail sales.

              Hobby blades are ideal for use in a variety of applications where accurate cuts are required. Each blade has its own distinctive shape designed for different aspects of  cutting, scoring, trimming wood, clay, wax, leather and stenciling paper.  At The Razor Blade Co. we carry a range of hobby blades from light duty carbon steel blades to medium and heavy duty carbon steel blades.  We also offer some blades in stainless steel; we can also do custom stainless steel hobby blades upon request.

 Our most common hobby blades sold are the# 11 hobby blades, which are the same shape as an exacto knife, and are mainly used for intricate hand trimming and precise cuts. These blades are ideal for do-it-yourself arts and crafts projects, scrapbooking enthusiasts, artists and model builders. These blades are also popular in industrial uses where precision cutting is required.  Other frequently purchased hobby blades are the Stencil Edge Blade which is a small hobby blade used for trimming and scoring.  Our Whittling Blade is best used for trimming, cutting foam, linoleum, plastic, wood, and rubber. Our hobby blades are usually packaged per hundred blades or in smaller quantity tubes, while some bulk packs offer 1000 hobby blades per pack.

We also carry an assortment of hobby blade handles, from simple aluminum handles to our comfortable soft-grip handles which include one number 11 blade and safety cap each. Our No. 2 Aluminum hobby blade handle fits # 18, 19, 22 & 24 hobby blades. The No. 1 Aluminum hobby handle and Sure Grip Hobby Handle fit # 10, 11, 16 & 17 hobby blades.

Our hobby blades are priced at wholesale prices excellent for reselling and always a great deal.  Hobby Blades represent highly requested customer favorite and are confident you will be pleased with the quality of our hobby blades. If you are unsure what hobby blade is best for your application, please call as (310) 452-1034 or email us at [email protected] and one of the representatives will gladly assist you.