Precision Art & Craft Knives

A knife of some sort is essential in the artist's and designer's tool kit and can, in many practical ways, be as creative a tool as a pencil or precision drawing instrument.  Designed for precision and accuracy, our line of art and craft cutters provide maximum comfort, stability, and performance.  The high quality blades provide unparalleled sharpness and superior edge retention.  Ideal for use in art, graphic design, industrial applications and more.

 

Elmer's bright orange cap is a familiar sight in classrooms, workshops, craft rooms and all around the house.  Today, we offer hundreds of specialized adhesives, sealants and crafter items.  Now, you'll find Elmer's quality in a whole line of staplers, pencil sharpeners, foam board, framing supplies, art papers and cutting tools, too.

 

 

B & H Specialties prides itself on supplying the Graphic Arts Industry with the highest quality products at the lowest possible prices for more than twenty years!  We also supply imprinted rulers and magnifiers in the shortest possible time and at the best price on the market today.

 

 

Light Duty

Light duty art knives carry a fine extended blade with a very sharp point is necessary for the accurate and detailed cutting of items during paste-up.  This knife should be both light and manoeuvrable enough to be used with the necessary delicacy and precision.  To maintain clean, neat artwork a knife should remain sharp at all times - change the blade as soon as it loses its first keenness.  Although a long, pointed blade is generally the most useful, other shapes can be more convenient for certain jobs.  A rounded blade, for instance, copes far better with cutting curves, while one with a narrow end is good for particularly small shapes.

 

Heavy Duty

A heavy duty knife is a general utility or craft knife with a broader blade.  This is used for cutting heavy pages, board and tough craft materials.  Some feature a plastic body and screw mechanism that carries a retractable, segmented, snap-off blade for quick access to a fresh blade.  The shorter and stumpier the body of the knife, the more pressure can be applied upon it, but for really heavy-duty use a good quality, solid metal bodied knife with a screw-in blade is probably a better choice.  These are much more suitable for work on very difficult surfaces since they offer a higher degree of safety.

 

Retractable Knives

Retractable knives feature a button that allows you to slide the blade in and out.  The two primary advantages of this style are increased safety and greater ability to control the depth of your cut.  Simple knives let the blade slide all the way out and then lock into place while more advanced knives allow you to lock the blade into multiple positions.

 

Carving Knives

Carving knives are used by artists around the world.  We supply quality carving tools and carving supplies.  Carving tools, are as personal and individual as your carving technique.  Sharp carving tools are a must for any carver.  Your carving knife must be comfortable and able to hold an edge for a long time.

 

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