Draper 31073 Modelling Knife with 6 Blades , Blue (Packaging may vary)

This is an excellent knife. Outstanding value for money at less than £5.The handle is a solid but lightweight metal. It feels like a high quality pen to hold. It comes with six blades in a useful range of shapes, which are very sharp and seem durable so far. I've used the knife for paper and plastic with excellent results.The mechanism for changing blades is simple and totally solid. You twist the knurled part of the handle to loosen the cross-shaped jaws at the end, swap the blade, then tighten again to clamp the new blade as firmly as you like. Because of the fairly universal design, I would guess you could use blades from a range of different manufacturers, although I haven't got any others to try yet.The safety cap is a close enough fit that there's no possibility of it falling off in a toolbox. Also included is a small storage box for the additional blades. The box is slightly lubricated with oil, presumably to prevent rust.Overall a great quality item. I can't see how you could improve on this.

This is a fantastic little modelling knife. Really good quality - in fact I was surprised it was so good for the price!The shaft/handle is made from solid steel, and the grip section unscrews allowing you to remove the blades, slot in a new one, then retighten which secures the blade in the shaft and stops it coming out.The blades themselves are very sharp, and so far have lasted very well with use. There are extra blades in a small plastic holder which should last a long time. The knife comes with a protective shroud also for the blade attached, meaning you should not have any accidental cuts taking it out of a storage box.

This seems to be a good quality knife with a variety of nice sharp blades. I have been using this to cut paper stencils for a project I'm doing and has been working well. The screw tight blade mechanism has come lose a couple of times which is a bit of a nuisance, but that might be the way I'm using the blade. The handle could be a bit more ergonomic for a bit better grip, but for the price it'll suffice.

East to use and very sharp blades.

Well made. Very tactile. As a model maker for around fifty years, I can highly recommend this knife.

Not great except for quite "lightweight" cutting. The blade cover also slips off easily, so take care if it's in your toolbox

Really nice knife, incredibley sharp blades - everything you look for in a hobby knife. Comes with a range of different blades to suit your cutting needs. Really easy to change blades out, and is really nice and comfortable to use.

When I first got this I thought it would not be up for the job but boy was I wrong. Although it is thinner than I am use to working with this Knife did not let me down. It is easy to use and due to it being a little lighter than some other versions it made cutting hard cardboard sheets a breeze. I will say that sometimes changing the blades can be a little bit fiddly but that is probably more down to me than the design.Anyone who is doing arts and crafts as a hobby will find this a great beginner knife to use .