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Are there any alternatives to craft knives?

Are there any alternatives to craft knives?

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Scissors

Scissors are an alternative to craft knives An alternative tool to use for cutting is a pair of scissors, as they offer a quick and easy solution to cutting straight edges.
Scissors can be used on a wide variety of materials Scissors can be used to cut a wide variety of materials, including paper, cardboard, foil, cloth, rope, and thin pieces of plastic.
Scissors can be easier to use than craft knives However, a major disadvantage with scissors is that they can only cut from an edge, meaning it is difficult to cut a hole out of a piece of paper without folding it first. This makes it impossible to use scissors to cut complex patterns neatly.

Utility knife

A utility knife can be used as an alternative to a craft knife A utility knife (also known as a trimming knife) can be used as an alternative to a craft knife.
A utility knife can be used for heavy-duty cutting However, a utility knife is designed for general purpose work, and is a common tool found in the modern workplace or in the construction industry.

It is much more heavy-duty than a craft knife, and can be used to cut a wider variety of materials without the blade snapping or bending. It can be used to cut paper, thin sheets of MDF, plastic, wood, carpet and even meat.

A utility knife can be used for general craft work A utility knife may be used for general craft and art work, but it will not be precise enough for more complex and delicate work.

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