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title: "Xacto Blades — $661K/yr Amazon US Niche (2026) - Flapen"
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description: "Niche score 54/100 · $661K/yr market · 451K searches/yr · $10.79 avg price. Soft demand (-13.3% this quarter) keeps it on the watch list. Data updated Jul 2026."
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# **xacto blades**
**Worth a look**
Shows low returns (0.4%), but soft demand (-13.3% this quarter) keeps it on the watch list.
Market size 67Growth 18Conversion 96Competition 63Returns 98Price range 72Avg price 40Brand share 30Review moat 34Quality gap 25
**Returns**
**Incredible****0.4%**
return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate
**Conversion**
**Incredible****13.6%**
search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale
**Price range**
**Good****$4.38–$41.90**
cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100
**Market size**
**Good****$661K**
$661K/yr · 451K searches
**Competition**
**Good****47%**
top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse
**Avg price**
**Okay****$10.79**
avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100
**Review moat**
**Okay****3,072.61**
avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb
**Brand share**
**Okay****87%**
top-5 brand share — brands hold most of the demand
**Quality gap**
**Okay****4.6★**
avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality
**Growth**
**Bad****-13.3%**
90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch
According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, xacto blades is a $661K/yr Amazon United States market (451K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 87% of demand. Verdict: Worth a look — 54/100.
Data updated Jul 8, 2026 · scored weekly · [~~How we score niches ~~](https://flapen.com/research/methodology)
## **xacto blades market data**
- **Units sold / yr**
- **60K–80K**
- avg 2,000–2,500/product
- **Revenue / yr**
- **$647K–$863K**
- units × avg price
- **Conversion rate**
- **13.6%**
- **Avg BSR**
- **#21**
- **Page quality**
- **0%**
- **Prime**
- **100%**
- **Sponsored**
- **78%**
- **Out of stock**
- **0.3%**
- **Avg brand age**
- **61 months**
- **Avg seller age**
- **171 days**
## **Competition & brand share**
The top 5 products take 47% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.
**Brands**
**11 **▲rising
**Sellers**
**53**
**Top-5 brand share**
**87%**
Top 20: 100%
**Top-5 click share**
**47%**
Top 20: 97%
**Open market**
**10%**
- X-Acto31% - DIYSELF29% - Jetmore15% - Nicpro7% - XEKIGU6% - Egypamid3% - Open — no brand owns it (5 brands, 10%)
## **Demand & seasonality**
Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — -13.3% search growth over the last 90 days.
10K6KPrime Day '25 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay
No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.3×
[**Open Trend **](https://flapen.com/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/xacto-blades/trend)
## **Top xacto blades search terms**
- **xacto blades**119K/yr-12.5%14.8% conv. - **exacto knife blades**115K/yr-13.8%15.4% conv. - **exacto blades**44K/yr-12.6%13.5% conv. - **xacto knife blades**32K/yr-21.6%12.4% conv. - **x-acto blades**23K/yr-8.3%9.3% conv. - **hobby knife blades**21K/yr-11.2%7.7% conv. - **xacto blades 11**12K/yr-13.9%15.9% conv. - **exacto blade**10K/yr+7.2%9.2% conv. - **x acto knife blade**11K/yr-26.8%9.9% conv. - **craft knife blades**9K/yr-9.8%7.6% conv. [**All search terms **](https://flapen.com/research/us/arts-crafts-sewing/xacto-blades/search-terms)
## **Top xacto blades products on Amazon**
Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.
0%5%$33K10%$66K15%$99K20%$132K101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales
Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)
All 23 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.
### **Top sellers**
by 90-day click share
[1**X-Acto Knife Blades No. 11 Blade With Safety Dispenser Pack Of 15**X-Acto**$8.51**4.8★2,569 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004Z2U0) [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**Jetmore**$6.34**4.5★1,315 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5CGBMCX) [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**DIYSELF**$10.45**4.4★2,726 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R4CY826) [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**DIYSELF**$5.00**4.7★2,925 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C9LZT4M) [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**Nicpro**$9.65**4.7★2,803 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CR7QBRB)
**~~View all top sellers →~~**
### **Newest**
by launch date
[**Gomake Exacto Knife Blades #11 Titanium Coated Replacement Blades for Precision Hobby Knife 30 Pack**Gomake**$13.97**72 rev10mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FN7SJWBZ) [**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**5,255 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4DKYL2C) [**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**776 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D47PKNZF) [**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**1,073 rev2y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CY86L22Y) [**EHDIS Precision Craft Hobby Knife Blades # 11 Titanium Coated Blade Refill Hobby Art Blades Cutting Tool with Storage Case for Craft Hobby Scrapbooking Stencil-20 Pack (Pack of 20)**EHDIS**$10.03**81 rev3y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDKL8GQX)
**~~View all new products →~~**
### **Trending**
90-day click momentum
[**Gomake Exacto Knife Blades #11 Titanium Coated Replacement Blades for Precision Hobby Knife 30 Pack**Gomake**$13.97**4.6★**▲ 82%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FN7SJWBZ) [**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★**▲ 74%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08C9LZT4M) [**JTIEO 74 Pack Hobby Knife Exacto Knife with 4 Upgrade Sharp Hobby Knives and 70 Spare Craft Knife Blades for Art Scrapbooking Stencil**JTIEO**$6.59**4.7★**▲ 67%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086DH27TR) [**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★**▲ 53%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNQ93N95) [**EHDIS Precision Craft Hobby Knife Blades # 11 Titanium Coated Blade Refill Hobby Art Blades Cutting Tool with Storage Case for Craft Hobby Scrapbooking Stencil-20 Pack (Pack of 20)**EHDIS**$10.03**4.6★**▲ 43%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDKL8GQX)
**~~View all trending →~~**
## **What buyers say about xacto blades**
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-Overall**25%
**Advertised Vs Actual Product**12%
**Sharpness**11%
**Value For Money**8%
**Functionality-Overall**8%
**Quality-Overall**7%
**Defective Material/Parts**5%
**Mechanism Issues**3%
**Durability**3%
**Grip**3%
## **Common questions**
- **Is xacto blades profitable to sell on Amazon United States?**
- The niche generates $661K/yr across 23 tracked products. 1 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is -13.3%. Flapen's verdict: Worth a look (54/100).
- **How competitive is the xacto blades niche?**
- 11 brands and 53 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 47% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 87% of demand.
- **What do buyers complain about in xacto blades?**
- Top complaints mined from reviews: Quality-Overall, Durability, Strength. The return rate is 0.4%.
- **When does demand for xacto blades peak?**
- Demand is steady year-round — the busiest month runs 1.3× the quietest.
- **What does it cost to enter the xacto blades niche?**
- Listings span $4.38–$41.90; the average listing price is $10.79 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 3,073 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.
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