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 to cut a wide variety of materials, including paper, cardboard, foil, cloth, rope, and thin pieces of plastic.
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 (also known as a trimming knife) can be used as an alternative to a craft knife.
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 may be used for general craft and art work, but it will not be precise enough for more complex and delicate work.