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# **exacto knife**

**Worth a look****57/100 **

exacto knife shows low returns (0.6%), but strong incumbent ratings (4.6★) keeps it on the watch list.

**Market/yr**

**$2.5M**

**Growth (1y)**

**+128.3%**

**Products**

**23**

**Brands**

**13**

was 14 a year ago

**Sellers**

**61**

**Price range**

**$4.38–$29.81**

**Returns**

**0.6%**

**Rating**

**4.6★**

**Worth a look**

Scored 57/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**52**

 ×0.30

Growth

**68**

 ×0.30

Competition

**42**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**28**

 ×0.10

Returns

**95**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +128.3% year over year.

45K22KPrime Day '25Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.3×

## **Competition**

- X-Acto27% - DIYSELF23% - Jetmore21% - Fiskars9% - XEKIGU4% - BaBaYang3% - Other (7 brands)13%

The top 5 products take 62% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 13 brands and 61 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**13 **▼falling

was 14 a year ago

**Sellers**

**61**

**Top 5 brand share**

**84%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![X-ACTO #1 Z-Series Precision Utility Knife Metal Silver Aluminum Handle Includes Safety Cap - For Precise Fine Cuts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uxBI5pHLL.jpg) [**X-ACTO #1 Z-Series Precision Utility Knife Metal Silver Aluminum Handle Includes Safety Cap - For Precise Fine Cuts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005KRSWM6)

X-Acto$6.084.6★33,50419%▲rising

2
![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★5,25514%▲rising

3
![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★2,59912%▲rising

4
![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★10,7149%▼falling

5
![JETMORE Exacto Knife 3 Exacto Knives with 30 Exacto Blades #11 Craft Knife Hobby Knife Precision Knife Exacto Knife Set for Crafts Arts Modeling Scrapbooking (Purple-Blue-Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412-tfDn6zL.jpg) [**JETMORE Exacto Knife 3 Exacto Knives with 30 Exacto Blades #11 Craft Knife Hobby Knife Precision Knife Exacto Knife Set for Crafts Arts Modeling Scrapbooking (Purple-Blue-Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3XDZN9L)

Jetmore$4.564.6★2,5998%▼falling

6
![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★16,8854%▼falling

7
![X-ACTO #1 Precision Knife With 5#11 Blades 1 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31XkPWnWT8L.jpg) [**X-ACTO #1 Precision Knife With 5#11 Blades 1 Count**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000DD1N4)

X-Acto$8.674.7★3,7304%▲rising

8
![3 PCS Exacto Knife Hobby Knife Craft Knives with 30 PCS Spare Exacto Knife Blades(#11) Profession Craft Knifes for Crafts Arts Modeling Scrapbooking Stencil By XEKIGU AK0103](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415nrBtQXtL.jpg) [**3 PCS Exacto Knife Hobby Knife Craft Knives with 30 PCS Spare Exacto Knife Blades(#11) Profession Craft Knifes for Crafts Arts Modeling Scrapbooking Stencil By XEKIGU AK0103**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY86L22Y)

XEKIGU$4.384.5★1,0734%▼falling

9
![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★2653%▲rising

10

![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★7762%—flat

11

![WORKPRO Premium Utility Knife Retractable All Metal Heavy Duty Box Cutter Quick Change Blade Razor Knife with 10 Extra Blades](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QvJkjjQuL.jpg) [**WORKPRO Premium Utility Knife Retractable All Metal Heavy Duty Box Cutter Quick Change Blade Razor Knife with 10 Extra Blades**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097SXK3FG)

WORKPRO$9.194.8★9,8282%▼falling

12

![FJSENR 13-piece Precision Exacto Knife Set including hobby and craft knives as well as blades is the perfect choice for pumpkin carving model making and DIY projects.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BqvJmzudL.jpg) [**FJSENR 13-piece Precision Exacto Knife Set including hobby and craft knives as well as blades is the perfect choice for pumpkin carving model making and DIY projects.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYDTB4CZ)

FJSENR$4.474.5★4162%▲rising

13

![MulWark Exacto Knife Set | Craft Knife Kit | 16pc Precision Craft Hobby Kit with Razor Sharp Knives for Wood Crafting Leather Scrapbooking & Modeling](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51VjrJn8jLL.jpg) [**MulWark Exacto Knife Set | Craft Knife Kit | 16pc Precision Craft Hobby Kit with Razor Sharp Knives for Wood Crafting Leather Scrapbooking & Modeling**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DRKZNP7)

MULWARK$11.274.7★7,4442%▼falling

14

![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★5,2532%▼falling

15

![X-ACTO Rubber-Barrel Hobby Knife X3000 Knife Includes Three #11 Blades - Textured Grip Makes Precise Cuts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31KFqEEmtcL.jpg) [**X-ACTO Rubber-Barrel Hobby Knife X3000 Knife Includes Three #11 Blades - Textured Grip Makes Precise Cuts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BMQGI52)

X-Acto$11.654.4★8702%—flat

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## **Product shelf**

All 23 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![X-ACTO #1 Z-Series Precision Utility Knife Metal Silver Aluminum Handle Includes Safety Cap - For Precise Fine Cuts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41uxBI5pHLL.jpg)**X-ACTO #1 Z-Series Precision Utility Knife Metal Silver Aluminum Handle Includes Safety Cap - For Precise Fine Cuts** X-Acto**$6.08**4.6★33,504 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005KRSWM6) [![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) [![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) [![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** Fiskars**$6.23**4.5★10,714 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001A42CTW) [![JETMORE Exacto Knife 3 Exacto Knives with 30 Exacto Blades #11 Craft Knife Hobby Knife Precision Knife Exacto Knife Set for Crafts Arts Modeling Scrapbooking (Purple-Blue-Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412-tfDn6zL.jpg)**JETMORE Exacto Knife 3 Exacto Knives with 30 Exacto Blades #11 Craft Knife Hobby Knife Precision Knife Exacto Knife Set for Crafts Arts Modeling Scrapbooking (Purple-Blue-Black)** Jetmore**$4.56**4.6★2,599 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3XDZN9L) [![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) [![X-ACTO #1 Precision Knife With 5#11 Blades 1 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31XkPWnWT8L.jpg)**X-ACTO #1 Precision Knife With 5#11 Blades 1 Count** X-Acto**$8.67**4.7★3,730 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000DD1N4) [![3 PCS Exacto Knife Hobby Knife Craft Knives with 30 PCS Spare Exacto Knife Blades(#11) Profession Craft Knifes for Crafts Arts Modeling Scrapbooking Stencil By XEKIGU AK0103](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415nrBtQXtL.jpg)**3 PCS Exacto Knife Hobby Knife Craft Knives with 30 PCS Spare Exacto Knife Blades(#11) Profession Craft Knifes for Crafts Arts Modeling Scrapbooking Stencil By XEKIGU AK0103** XEKIGU**$4.38**4.5★1,073 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY86L22Y)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Value For Money**17%

*“they are affordable”*

**Quality-Overall**17%

*“Awesome quality”*

**Sharpness**13%

*“Sharp blades”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**12%

*“As advertised”*

**Ease Of Use**11%

*“convenient”*

**Grip**4%

*“Easy grip”*

**Strength**3%

*“Sturdy construction”*

**Durability**2%

*“the handle itself is durable”*

**Size-Overall**2%

*“Good size”*

**Precision Of Cut**2%

*“Precise Cut”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Quality-Overall**14%

*“Falls short on quality”*

**Sharpness**9%

*“Not sharp”*

**Durability**9%

*“Breaks easily”*

**Strength**8%

*“Flimsy”*

**Grip**7%

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

**Ease Of Use**5%

*“very hard to use”*

**Size-Overall**5%

*“Too small”*

**Value For Money**3%

*“Cant expect anything better for this price”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“Product does not work as advertised”*

**Material Quality**2%

*“But that was just the feel the plastic”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall21% - Sharpness11% - Value For Money10% - Functionality-Overall8% - Quality-Overall8% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Defective Material/Parts6% - Strength5% - Mechanism Issues4% - Grip3%