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# **exacto knife set**

**Skip it****50/100 **

strong incumbent ratings (4.6★) — exacto knife set doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$666K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+142.2%**

**Products**

**18**

**Brands**

**10**

was 15 a year ago

**Sellers**

**36**

**Price range**

**$4.47–$30.83**

**Returns**

**0.6%**

**Rating**

**4.6★**

**Skip it**

Scored 50/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**28**

 ×0.30

Growth

**70**

 ×0.30

Competition

**44**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**26**

 ×0.10

Returns

**95**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +142.2% year over year.

11K6KHoliday '24Spike '25Holiday '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Dec · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.5×

## **Competition**

- DIYSELF26% - BaBaYang23% - X-Acto13% - Jetmore11% - Amazon Basics8% - MULWARK7% - Other (4 brands)13%

The top 5 products take 61% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 10 brands and 36 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**10 **▼falling

was 15 a year ago

**Sellers**

**36**

**Top 5 brand share**

**80%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Exacto Knife Set 16-Piece Hobby Knife & Precision Knife Set 3-Piece Craft Knife Set with 10-Piece Exacto Blades Sets for Crafting Modeling Pumpkin Carving DIY Art Knife Cutting Tools](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VB-Km7hoL.jpg) [**Exacto Knife Set 16-Piece Hobby Knife & Precision Knife Set 3-Piece Craft Knife Set with 10-Piece Exacto Blades Sets for Crafting Modeling Pumpkin Carving DIY Art Knife Cutting Tools**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRMXCWXK)

BaBaYang$6.174.7★26523%▲rising

2
![JETMORE 16 Pcs Exacto Knife Set 3 Craft Knife and 13 SK5 Steel Blades Precision Hobby Knife for Carving Modeling DIY Scrapbooking and Art Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51TeMkhXCtL.jpg) [**JETMORE 16 Pcs Exacto Knife Set 3 Craft Knife and 13 SK5 Steel Blades Precision Hobby Knife for Carving Modeling DIY Scrapbooking and Art Projects**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNQ93N95)

Jetmore$9.494.6★2,59911%▲rising

3
![DIYSELF 16-Piece Exacto Knife Set Craft Knife & Hobby Knife Kit Precision Knife with Magnetic Storage Case Exacto Knife for Crafting Paper Foam Vinyl Models 3D Printing Junk Journal Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51T06yxPRCL.jpg) [**DIYSELF 16-Piece Exacto Knife Set Craft Knife & Hobby Knife Kit Precision Knife with Magnetic Storage Case Exacto Knife for Crafting Paper Foam Vinyl Models 3D Printing Junk Journal Supplies**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0987JPQ74)

DIYSELF$12.744.7★16,8859%▼falling

4
![DIYSELF Exacto Knife 12 Pcs Exacto Knife Set with Case Craft Hobby Precision Knife with 11 Blades for Crafting Paper Scrapbooking Models 3D Printing Clay Rubber Stamps Gifts for Women Adults Her Men](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZJIV0q91L.jpg) [**DIYSELF Exacto Knife 12 Pcs Exacto Knife Set with Case Craft Hobby Precision Knife with 11 Blades for Crafting Paper Scrapbooking Models 3D Printing Clay Rubber Stamps Gifts for Women Adults Her Men**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4DKYL2C)

DIYSELF$6.984.6★5,2559%▼falling

5
![X-ACTO Compression Basic Knife Set Includes 3 Knives 13 Blades Soft Carry Case 17 Count - Crafting Art Projects Cutting Tools](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZUU090nlL.jpg) [**X-ACTO Compression Basic Knife Set Includes 3 Knives 13 Blades Soft Carry Case 17 Count - Crafting Art Projects Cutting Tools**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JWFIKOC)

X-Acto$29.814.8★5,2539%▼falling

6
![Amazon Basics 29-Piece Precision Hobby Knife Set with Razor-Sharp Blades Modeling Tools Anti-Slip Rubber Grip Black Silver Red](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AiOFzxAjL.jpg) [**Amazon Basics 29-Piece Precision Hobby Knife Set with Razor-Sharp Blades Modeling Tools Anti-Slip Rubber Grip Black Silver Red**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V83Q9W8)

Amazon Basics$10.054.6★6,0658%▲rising

7
![55 Pack Exacto Knife Hobby Knife Set with 5 Craft Knives and 50 Precision Knife Blades(#11) for Art Scrapbooking Carving DIY Cutting Stenciling by EGYPAMID](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51BgsOt90dL.jpg) [**55 Pack Exacto Knife Hobby Knife Set with 5 Craft Knives and 50 Precision Knife Blades(#11) for Art Scrapbooking Carving DIY Cutting Stenciling by EGYPAMID**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D47PKNZF)

Egypamid$4.494.6★7765%▲rising

8
![MulWark 32-Piece Precision Hobby Knife Set - Exacto Knife Set For Modeling - Craft Knife Handle Customized With Chiseling Stencil Edge And Fine Point Blades With Sharpening Stone And Steel Ruler](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51oSLW+9gVL.jpg) [**MulWark 32-Piece Precision Hobby Knife Set - Exacto Knife Set For Modeling - Craft Knife Handle Customized With Chiseling Stencil Edge And Fine Point Blades With Sharpening Stone And Steel Ruler**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR8XM88X)

MULWARK$18.824.7★7,4445%▼falling

9
![DIYSELF Exacto Knife Set 2 Pcs Craft Knife with 40 Pcs Hobby Knife Replacement Blades Hobby Knives Kit for Scrapbooking Stencil Fondant Paper Sharp Precision Knives for Art Carving](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cuQkNNOLL.jpg) [**DIYSELF Exacto Knife Set 2 Pcs Craft Knife with 40 Pcs Hobby Knife Replacement Blades Hobby Knives Kit for Scrapbooking Stencil Fondant Paper Sharp Precision Knives for Art Carving**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VRCLSLF)

DIYSELF$9.934.6★6,0004%▼falling

10

![X-ACTO Products - X-ACTO - Knife Set 3 Knives 10 Blades Carrying Case - Sold As 1 Each - Three styles with assorted blades that fit all three knives. - Convenient carrying case. -](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41C0IiBPbQL.jpg) [**X-ACTO Products - X-ACTO - Knife Set 3 Knives 10 Blades Carrying Case - Sold As 1 Each - Three styles with assorted blades that fit all three knives. - Convenient carrying case. -**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00551D4AM)

X-Acto$30.834.6★2622%—flat

11

![Fiskars 6 Detail Craft Knife for Precision Cutting & Detail Work Arts & Crafts Exacto Hobby Knife for Scrapbooking Cutter Ideal for Cardstock Thin Plastic Photos Vinyl & Canvas Durable Aluminum](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31TCUhFH40L.jpg) [**Fiskars 6 Detail Craft Knife for Precision Cutting & Detail Work Arts & Crafts Exacto Hobby Knife for Scrapbooking Cutter Ideal for Cardstock Thin Plastic Photos Vinyl & Canvas Durable Aluminum**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001A42CTW)

Fiskars$6.234.5★10,7142%▼falling

12

![MANUFORE 34pcs Large Exacto Knife set Deluxe Craft Precision Knife Set Include 3pcs Craft Knives with Anti-Slip Rubber Grip 25pcs Different Blades 2pcs Needles Sharpening Stone Screwdriver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5153leXNsJL.jpg) [**MANUFORE 34pcs Large Exacto Knife set Deluxe Craft Precision Knife Set Include 3pcs Craft Knives with Anti-Slip Rubber Grip 25pcs Different Blades 2pcs Needles Sharpening Stone Screwdriver**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MFFPN2H)

MANUFORE$23.054.7★8192%—flat

13

![DIYSELF Exacto Knife 22 Pack Exacto Knife Set with Exacto Blades Craft Knife for Art Stencil Scrapbooking and Modeling Hobby Knife Precision Art Knives Kit Pumpkin Carving Tools](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RRi-AEFdL.jpg) [**DIYSELF Exacto Knife 22 Pack Exacto Knife Set with Exacto Blades Craft Knife for Art Stencil Scrapbooking and Modeling Hobby Knife Precision Art Knives Kit Pumpkin Carving Tools**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HTXHGNR)

DIYSELF$19.184.7★16,8852%▲rising

14

![MANUFORE 34pcs Large Exacto Knife Set Pink Deluxe Craft Precision Knife Set Include 3pcs Craft Knives with Anti-Slip Rubber Grip 25pcs Different Blades 2pcs Needles Sharpening Stone Screwdriver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41533iMY0oL.jpg) [**MANUFORE 34pcs Large Exacto Knife Set Pink Deluxe Craft Precision Knife Set Include 3pcs Craft Knives with Anti-Slip Rubber Grip 25pcs Different Blades 2pcs Needles Sharpening Stone Screwdriver**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRVH1Y2H)

MANUFORE$23.164.7★8192%▲rising

15

![DIYSELF 23 Pack Exacto Knife Craft Knife Precision Carving Hobby Knife Kit 20 Spare Art Knife Blades for Art Scrapbooking Stencil](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51kYmKZdDcL.jpg) [**DIYSELF 23 Pack Exacto Knife Craft Knife Precision Carving Hobby Knife Kit 20 Spare Art Knife Blades for Art Scrapbooking Stencil**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097B4BG9M)

DIYSELF$7.754.6★5,2552%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 18 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Exacto Knife Set 16-Piece Hobby Knife & Precision Knife Set 3-Piece Craft Knife Set with 10-Piece Exacto Blades Sets for Crafting Modeling Pumpkin Carving DIY Art Knife Cutting Tools](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VB-Km7hoL.jpg)**Exacto Knife Set 16-Piece Hobby Knife & Precision Knife Set 3-Piece Craft Knife Set with 10-Piece Exacto Blades Sets for Crafting Modeling Pumpkin Carving DIY Art Knife Cutting Tools** BaBaYang**$6.17**4.7★265 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRMXCWXK) [![JETMORE 16 Pcs Exacto Knife Set 3 Craft Knife and 13 SK5 Steel Blades Precision Hobby Knife for Carving Modeling DIY Scrapbooking and Art Projects](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51TeMkhXCtL.jpg)**JETMORE 16 Pcs Exacto Knife Set 3 Craft Knife and 13 SK5 Steel Blades Precision Hobby Knife for Carving Modeling DIY Scrapbooking and Art Projects** Jetmore**$9.49**4.6★2,599 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNQ93N95) [![DIYSELF 16-Piece Exacto Knife Set Craft Knife & Hobby Knife Kit Precision Knife with Magnetic Storage Case Exacto Knife for Crafting Paper Foam Vinyl Models 3D Printing Junk Journal Supplies](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51T06yxPRCL.jpg)**DIYSELF 16-Piece Exacto Knife Set Craft Knife & Hobby Knife Kit Precision Knife with Magnetic Storage Case Exacto Knife for Crafting Paper Foam Vinyl Models 3D Printing Junk Journal Supplies** DIYSELF**$12.74**4.7★16,885 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0987JPQ74) [![DIYSELF Exacto Knife 12 Pcs Exacto Knife Set with Case Craft Hobby Precision Knife with 11 Blades for Crafting Paper Scrapbooking Models 3D Printing Clay Rubber Stamps Gifts for Women Adults Her Men](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZJIV0q91L.jpg)**DIYSELF Exacto Knife 12 Pcs Exacto Knife Set with Case Craft Hobby Precision Knife with 11 Blades for Crafting Paper Scrapbooking Models 3D Printing Clay Rubber Stamps Gifts for Women Adults Her Men** DIYSELF**$6.98**4.6★5,255 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4DKYL2C) [![X-ACTO Compression Basic Knife Set Includes 3 Knives 13 Blades Soft Carry Case 17 Count - Crafting Art Projects Cutting Tools](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ZUU090nlL.jpg)**X-ACTO Compression Basic Knife Set Includes 3 Knives 13 Blades Soft Carry Case 17 Count - Crafting Art Projects Cutting Tools** X-Acto**$29.81**4.8★5,253 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JWFIKOC) [![Amazon Basics 29-Piece Precision Hobby Knife Set with Razor-Sharp Blades Modeling Tools Anti-Slip Rubber Grip Black Silver Red](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41AiOFzxAjL.jpg)**Amazon Basics 29-Piece Precision Hobby Knife Set with Razor-Sharp Blades Modeling Tools Anti-Slip Rubber Grip Black Silver Red** Amazon Basics**$10.05**4.6★6,065 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V83Q9W8) [![55 Pack Exacto Knife Hobby Knife Set with 5 Craft Knives and 50 Precision Knife Blades(#11) for Art Scrapbooking Carving DIY Cutting Stenciling by EGYPAMID](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51BgsOt90dL.jpg)**55 Pack Exacto Knife Hobby Knife Set with 5 Craft Knives and 50 Precision Knife Blades(#11) for Art Scrapbooking Carving DIY Cutting Stenciling by EGYPAMID** Egypamid**$4.49**4.6★776 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D47PKNZF) [![MulWark 32-Piece Precision Hobby Knife Set - Exacto Knife Set For Modeling - Craft Knife Handle Customized With Chiseling Stencil Edge And Fine Point Blades With Sharpening Stone And Steel Ruler](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51oSLW+9gVL.jpg)**MulWark 32-Piece Precision Hobby Knife Set - Exacto Knife Set For Modeling - Craft Knife Handle Customized With Chiseling Stencil Edge And Fine Point Blades With Sharpening Stone And Steel Ruler** MULWARK**$18.82**4.7★7,444 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR8XM88X)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Value For Money**20%

*“Amazing price”*

**Quality-Overall**18%

*“Very good variety”*

**Sharpness**13%

*“Very sharp”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**12%

*“Same as advertised”*

**Ease Of Use**8%

*“just as easy to remove”*

**Grip**4%

*“Nice grip”*

**Precision Of Cut**2%

*“A good blade set for be used for multiple purposes”*

**Size-Overall**2%

*“a good size”*

**Design-Overall**2%

*“Good construction, quality for the price”*

**Strength**2%

*“The blades are very sharp and sturdy”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Quality-Overall**10%

*“Average quality”*

**Durability**10%

*“Broke almost immediately”*

**Strength**10%

*“Flimsy”*

**Grip**8%

*“The blade simply doesn't stay in place”*

**Sharpness**8%

*“Not sharp”*

**Ease Of Use**6%

*“It is a bit hard to open”*

**Size-Overall**5%

*“Case Too Small”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“cheaper”*

**Material Quality**2%

*“the screw on parts are almost like plastic”*

**Locking Mechanism**2%

*“However, the blade locking mechanism doesnt seem reliable”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall17% - Sharpness15% - Value For Money8% - Advertised Vs Actual Product8% - Quality-Overall8% - Functionality-Overall8% - Defective Material/Parts6% - Mechanism Issues5% - Grip3% - Strength3%