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# **xacto blades**

**Worth a look****54/100 **

xacto blades shows low returns (0.4%), but a small market ($661K/yr) keeps it on the watch list.

**Market/yr**

**$661K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+125.6%**

**Products**

**23**

**Brands**

**11**

was 10 a year ago

**Sellers**

**53**

**Price range**

**$4.38–$41.90**

**Returns**

**0.4%**

**Rating**

**4.6★**

**Worth a look**

Scored 54/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**28**

 ×0.30

Growth

**68**

 ×0.30

Competition

**64**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**30**

 ×0.10

Returns

**97**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +125.6% year over year.

11K5KPrime 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-Acto31% - DIYSELF29% - Jetmore15% - Nicpro7% - XEKIGU6% - Egypamid3% - Other (5 brands)10%

The top 5 products take 47% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 11 brands and 53 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**11 **▲rising

was 10 a year ago

**Sellers**

**53**

**Top 5 brand share**

**87%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![X-Acto Knife Blades No. 11 Blade With Safety Dispenser Pack Of 15](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tH42SshRL.jpg) [**X-Acto Knife Blades No. 11 Blade With Safety Dispenser Pack Of 15**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004Z2U0)

X-Acto$8.514.8★2,56918%▲rising

2
![Jetmore 60 Pack Exacto Knife Blades 11 Craft Knife Blades Replacement Exacto Blade 11 Hobby Knife Blade Refills for Art Craft Scrapbooking Cutting Carving](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GWzLQfNoL.jpg) [**Jetmore 60 Pack Exacto Knife Blades 11 Craft Knife Blades Replacement Exacto Blade 11 Hobby Knife Blade Refills for Art Craft Scrapbooking Cutting Carving**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5CGBMCX)

Jetmore$6.344.5★1,3158%▼falling

3
![DIYSELF 150 PCS Exacto Knife Blades 11 Sharp Hobby Knife Blades High Carbon Steel Craft Knife Blade #11 Replacement Exacto Blade for Art Scrapbooking Stencil Paper Cutting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YqupsGCxL.jpg) [**DIYSELF 150 PCS Exacto Knife Blades 11 Sharp Hobby Knife Blades High Carbon Steel Craft Knife Blade #11 Replacement Exacto Blade for Art Scrapbooking Stencil Paper Cutting**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R4CY826)

DIYSELF$10.454.4★2,7267%▼falling

4
![DIYSELF 20PCS Craft Knife Blades SK5 Carbon Steel #11 Exacto Knife Blades Refill Hobby Art Blade Exacto Blade Cutting Tool with Storage Case for Craft Hobby Scrapbooking Stencil](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RuV7f5aSL.jpg) [**DIYSELF 20PCS Craft Knife Blades SK5 Carbon Steel #11 Exacto Knife Blades Refill Hobby Art Blade Exacto Blade Cutting Tool with Storage Case for Craft Hobby Scrapbooking Stencil**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C9LZT4M)

DIYSELF$5.004.7★2,9257%▲rising

5
![Nicpro 120 PCS #11 Hobby Blades Refill Set SK-5 High Carbon Steel Utility Art Blades Replacement with Storage Case for Craft Hobby Scrapbooking Cutting Carving Stencil](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XIDA5FGrL.jpg) [**Nicpro 120 PCS #11 Hobby Blades Refill Set SK-5 High Carbon Steel Utility Art Blades Replacement with Storage Case for Craft Hobby Scrapbooking Cutting Carving Stencil**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CR7QBRB)

Nicpro$9.654.7★2,8037%▲rising

6
![X-ACTO #11 Classic Fine Point Replacement Blades 40 Count - Sharp Durable For Precision Cutting and Trimming](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418gzTK+qfL.jpg) [**X-ACTO #11 Classic Fine Point Replacement Blades 40 Count - Sharp Durable For Precision Cutting and Trimming**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006ICJW)

X-Acto$13.974.8★3,8616%▼falling

7
![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★1,0736%▼falling

8
![X-ACTO Knife Blades # 11 Blades Classic Fine Point Pack Of 100 - Sharp Durable For Cutting and Trimming](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MBsHiGjIL.jpg) [**X-ACTO Knife Blades # 11 Blades Classic Fine Point Pack Of 100 - Sharp Durable For Cutting and Trimming**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006ICJV)

X-Acto$26.864.7★1,8965%▲rising

9
![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★2,5995%▲rising

10

![DIYSELF 50 PCS Exacto Knife Blades High Carbon Steel 11 Blades Refill Art Blade with Storage Case for Craft Hobby Scrapbooking Stencil](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31VG8XeeDvL.jpg) [**DIYSELF 50 PCS Exacto Knife Blades High Carbon Steel 11 Blades Refill Art Blade with Storage Case for Craft Hobby Scrapbooking Stencil**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X9741FW)

DIYSELF$6.364.6★1,7514%▲rising

11

![DIYSELF 100 PCS Exacto Knife Blades SK5 Carbon Steel #11 Exacto Blades Refill Craft Art Knife Replacement Blade with Storage Case for Craft Hobby Scrapbooking Stencil](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51rjayh2qqL.jpg) [**DIYSELF 100 PCS Exacto Knife Blades SK5 Carbon Steel #11 Exacto Blades Refill Craft Art Knife Replacement Blade with Storage Case for Craft Hobby Scrapbooking Stencil**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CB2CNX6)

DIYSELF$9.584.4★1,3604%▲rising

12

![Jetmore 100 Pack Exacto Knife Blades Hobby & Craft Knife Replacement Blades with Storage Box for Scrapbooking Caving & Stencil](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51LcHrSu6VL.jpg) [**Jetmore 100 Pack Exacto Knife Blades Hobby & Craft Knife Replacement Blades with Storage Box for Scrapbooking Caving & Stencil**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086BY7JPR)

Jetmore$9.154.5★2,6713%▼falling

13

![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★7763%▲rising

14

![DIYSELF Exacto Knife 2 Exacto Knives with 40 Spare Exacto Blades Craft Knife Hobby Knife Precision Exacto Knife Set for Crafts Arts Modeling Scrapbooking (#11#16#17) Wood Carving Tools](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51rTqw7qjwL.jpg) [**DIYSELF Exacto Knife 2 Exacto Knives with 40 Spare Exacto Blades Craft Knife Hobby Knife Precision Exacto Knife Set for Crafts Arts Modeling Scrapbooking (#11#16#17) Wood Carving Tools**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VRLYCP1)

DIYSELF$6.084.7★16,8853%▼falling

15

![JTIEO 74 Pack Hobby Knife Exacto Knife with 4 Upgrade Sharp Hobby Knives and 70 Spare Craft Knife Blades for Art Scrapbooking Stencil](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51I2hjGZ6YL.jpg) [**JTIEO 74 Pack Hobby Knife Exacto Knife with 4 Upgrade Sharp Hobby Knives and 70 Spare Craft Knife Blades for Art Scrapbooking Stencil**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086DH27TR)

JTIEO$6.594.7★3,7273%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 23 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![X-Acto Knife Blades No. 11 Blade With Safety Dispenser Pack Of 15](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tH42SshRL.jpg)**X-Acto Knife Blades No. 11 Blade With Safety Dispenser Pack Of 15** X-Acto**$8.51**4.8★2,569 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004Z2U0) [![Jetmore 60 Pack Exacto Knife Blades 11 Craft Knife Blades Replacement Exacto Blade 11 Hobby Knife Blade Refills for Art Craft Scrapbooking Cutting Carving](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51GWzLQfNoL.jpg)**Jetmore 60 Pack Exacto Knife Blades 11 Craft Knife Blades Replacement Exacto Blade 11 Hobby Knife Blade Refills for Art Craft Scrapbooking Cutting Carving** Jetmore**$6.34**4.5★1,315 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5CGBMCX) [![DIYSELF 150 PCS Exacto Knife Blades 11 Sharp Hobby Knife Blades High Carbon Steel Craft Knife Blade #11 Replacement Exacto Blade for Art Scrapbooking Stencil Paper Cutting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YqupsGCxL.jpg)**DIYSELF 150 PCS Exacto Knife Blades 11 Sharp Hobby Knife Blades High Carbon Steel Craft Knife Blade #11 Replacement Exacto Blade for Art Scrapbooking Stencil Paper Cutting** DIYSELF**$10.45**4.4★2,726 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R4CY826) [![DIYSELF 20PCS Craft Knife Blades SK5 Carbon Steel #11 Exacto Knife Blades Refill Hobby Art Blade Exacto Blade Cutting Tool with Storage Case for Craft Hobby Scrapbooking Stencil](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RuV7f5aSL.jpg)**DIYSELF 20PCS Craft Knife Blades SK5 Carbon Steel #11 Exacto Knife Blades Refill Hobby Art Blade Exacto Blade Cutting Tool with Storage Case for Craft Hobby Scrapbooking Stencil** DIYSELF**$5.00**4.7★2,925 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C9LZT4M) [![Nicpro 120 PCS #11 Hobby Blades Refill Set SK-5 High Carbon Steel Utility Art Blades Replacement with Storage Case for Craft Hobby Scrapbooking Cutting Carving Stencil](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51XIDA5FGrL.jpg)**Nicpro 120 PCS #11 Hobby Blades Refill Set SK-5 High Carbon Steel Utility Art Blades Replacement with Storage Case for Craft Hobby Scrapbooking Cutting Carving Stencil** Nicpro**$9.65**4.7★2,803 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CR7QBRB) [![X-ACTO #11 Classic Fine Point Replacement Blades 40 Count - Sharp Durable For Precision Cutting and Trimming](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418gzTK+qfL.jpg)**X-ACTO #11 Classic Fine Point Replacement Blades 40 Count - Sharp Durable For Precision Cutting and Trimming** X-Acto**$13.97**4.8★3,861 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006ICJW) [![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) [![X-ACTO Knife Blades # 11 Blades Classic Fine Point Pack Of 100 - Sharp Durable For Cutting and Trimming](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MBsHiGjIL.jpg)**X-ACTO Knife Blades # 11 Blades Classic Fine Point Pack Of 100 - Sharp Durable For Cutting and Trimming** X-Acto**$26.86**4.7★1,896 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006ICJV)

## **Reviews**

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

### **What buyers love **

**Value For Money**25%

*“Great deal”*

**Sharpness**14%

*“Good and sharp”*

**Quality-Overall**14%

*“Awesome quality”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**13%

*“As described”*

**Ease Of Use**6%

*“Easy to grip and work with”*

**Grip**4%

*“comfortable grip”*

**Durability**3%

*“the handle itself is durable”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“they fit well”*

**Strength**2%

*“Solid knife”*

**Weight Light**1%

*“these are ok for lighter work”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Quality-Overall**15%

*“you would think there would be better quality control”*

**Durability**10%

*“fall apart while you're using them”*

**Strength**10%

*“Too flimsy”*

**Sharpness**6%

*“Not sharp”*

**Grip**5%

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

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“Not as pictured”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Definitely not easy to use like other products Ive used in the past”*

**Value For Money**2%

*“cheaper”*

**Size-Overall**2%

*“making it less than perfect for any one size”*

**Rusts/Corrodes**2%

*“rust”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall25% - Advertised Vs Actual Product12% - Sharpness11% - Value For Money8% - Functionality-Overall8% - Quality-Overall7% - Defective Material/Parts5% - Mechanism Issues3% - Durability3% - Grip3%