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Review on πŸ”ͺ X-Acto X-Life No. 16 Scoring Blades: Enhanced durability for precise scoring by Heather Shaw

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good product for detailed cutting. Better than #11.

In my days in front of the computer I used #16 blades to create graphic designs. That's exactly what I remember. . . sharp and strong. The tip doesn't break like #11, the cutting edge is smaller so there are fewer accidents. Previously, #11s were only used for cutting foam, but #16s are strong enough for a thick matte board without losing a tip, and were a mainstay of the production designers at the design company I run.

Pros
  • Precision machined from high quality carbon and stainless steel with hard, sharp points and precision ground cutting edges
Cons
  • Big and bulky