A craft knife is most commonly used for art and craft projects. It is ideal for cutting out intricate and detailed shapes due to its sharp, thin blade.
It can also be used to cut small or delicate materials accurately, without causing any damage.
Applications
Here are some applications that a craft knife can be used for:
Cutting and trimming
A craft knife can be used to cut shapes out of material, or for cutting material to size.
Carving
It is a tool commonly used for carving into an object, as the sharp blade is capable of removing unwanted material.
Modelling
A craft knife is an ideal tool to have for model making.
Etching and scribing
The sharp blade of the craft knife can be used for scribing or etching the outline of a shape on to a surface area.
Scraping
Craft knives can be used for scraping, an art technique which involves using the craft knife to scrape chalk or lead onto a surface. They can also be used to scrape away unwanted material from a workpiece.
Materials
Below are some of the materials that a craft knife can be used on:
Paper or cardboard
A craft knife may be used on paper or cardboard when creating craft projects, for example collages and sculptures. It may also be used for cutting paper to size when making greeting cards or invitations.
Rubber
When making rubber stamps, a craft knife can be used, as the sharp blade is ideal for carving images into the rubber.
Clay
A craft knife can easily be used on clay when model making.
Wood
Small sculptures can be made from wood by using a craft knife. It is also a useful tool to have for carving intricate features into wooden objects.