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# **x acto knife**

**Skip it****37/100 **

a small market ($99K/yr) — x acto knife doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$99K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+144.7%**

**Products**

**10**

**Brands**

**5**

was 6 a year ago

**Sellers**

**52**

**Price range**

**$4.38–$29.81**

**Returns**

**0.6%**

**Rating**

**4.6★**

**Skip it**

Scored 37/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**5**

 ×0.30

Growth

**70**

 ×0.30

Competition

**12**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**29**

 ×0.10

Returns

**95**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 103 weeks — +144.7% year over year.

2K1KSpike '24Spike '25Prime 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-Acto62% - Jetmore12% - XEKIGU12% - Fiskars7% - DIYSELF6% - Other0%

The top 5 products capture 82% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 5 brands and 52 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**5 **▼falling

was 6 a year ago

**Sellers**

**52**

**Top 5 brand share**

**100%**

#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★33,50436%▲rising

2
![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★3,73014%▲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
![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★1,07312%▲rising

5
![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★10,7147%▼falling

6
![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★5,2535%▼falling

7
![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★8705%▼falling

8
![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★16,8853%▼falling

9
![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★5,2553%▲rising

10

![X-ACTO Z-Series #2 Precision Knife with Cap - Sharp Durable For Cutting and Trimming](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31VFJzXgVbL.jpg) [**X-ACTO Z-Series #2 Precision Knife with Cap - Sharp Durable For Cutting and Trimming**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011Q0YYJA)

X-Acto$9.074.7★1,2472%▼falling

## **Product shelf**

All 10 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) [![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) [![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) [![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) [![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) [![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) [![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** X-Acto**$11.65**4.4★870 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BMQGI52) [![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)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Sharpness**16%

*“Blades are sharp”*

**Quality-Overall**16%

*“Awesome quality”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**15%

*“As advertised”*

**Value For Money**15%

*“reasonably priced”*

**Ease Of Use**8%

*“It's easy to hold”*

**Grip**6%

*“Nice grip”*

**Size-Overall**2%

*“a good size”*

**Precision Of Cut**2%

*“As precise and sharp as can be with a good assortment of blades and handles”*

**Design-Overall**2%

*“Good construction, quality for the price”*

**Comfort-Overall**2%

*“Very comfortable”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Grip**13%

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

**Quality-Overall**12%

*“Poor quality”*

**Durability**11%

*“Flimsy and broke at the first use”*

**Sharpness**9%

*“Not as sharp as I was hoping for”*

**Ease Of Use**6%

*“One problem - case is hard to open”*

**Strength**6%

*“The set it ok- just a little flimsy”*

**Value For Money**3%

*“Not worth the money”*

**Defective Material/Parts**3%

*“The part that tightens the blade does not stay tight- frustrating”*

**Functionality-Overall**2%

*“Buy a more expensive one these are garbage they dont even work”*

**Product Condition**2%

*“Came with finger prints and carpet pieces still stuck in it... not only a return and used but not repackaged. Buyer beware”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Sharpness17% - Size-Overall11% - Value For Money11% - Functionality-Overall10% - Quality-Overall8% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Defective Material/Parts6% - Mechanism Issues4% - Grip3% - Strength3%