It bugged me a bit how no RUclipsrs taught that as a part of their knife guides, so I'm here to remedy that:) Try those smaller knives and you won't ever look back! The NT D400 (plastic handle instead of aluminum like mine) is a great deal
This is such a great help for newb like me to the hobby, was having some issues handling the standard "x-acto" size blades and this video helped me answer my doubts!! Many thanks and more power!
I don't know, but I feel like I'm watching How It's Made when I hear your voice. Great video btw! Glad that I found your guide. I just ordered NT Cutter same model as yours. They are rare indeed!
This was super helpful! i got a titanium finish Rg hi nu from a giveaway and i knew sanding was out of the question but my knife skills are okay. ive had a hobby knife but like you said its too big so i looked up the nt cutter and found one on amazon it should be arriving in the next few days!
Super awesome extensive tutorial as always! I love my OLFA Grip Knife with it's cushioned grip, anti-roll design and most of all, it's tip heavy so that I use less strength and feel comfortable to use for longer! Really good and valuable tip about storing used blades! I'll do this from now! Up till this point, when I do threw away blades, I wrap the blade in masking tape so the blade is not exposed and cutting anyone. Storing the used blades in one container makes more sense and can be better for recycling. Thank you!
Small medicine bottles are really great for blades, and I actually used to do exactly what you did with the masking tape to tape off the edge! Hm, I wonder if the knife you're talking about is that big yellow one they make. I have that too and the head really is weighty, so it probably is. I don't use it a ton though
I've checked this video out of boredom not expecting much about what's one of the peak most basic tools in our hobby but dang this was way much more informative than I've expected. Great job. I actually was going to buy a new knife-holder as mine (from Army Painter, the second kind) doesn't even hold the blades well at all. Guess I'll go for the smaller kind right away. Much appreciated :>
Thank you so much! I really did watch some other videos on hobby knives and found them to be more like buying guides or self-mutilation instructions... You'll be blown away once you try out the smaller blade. The bigger knife has probably trained you to be far more precise than you ever realized:)
Very well done! The explanation and content is excellent. I'm a life long modeller and now a woodworker. I will say Japanese hand tools are more functional. Better designed and better quality. This is just a fact.
Thx so much for such informative video! I want to buy Sousai Shoujo Teien Yuuki Madoka so bad, then I found ur detailed review video of her, and that took me 2 wonder what knifes I should use for her build. Now after watching ur introduction of the tools, I m not clueless anymore!! Sooo glad 2 find ur channel!:D
tips: if you really wanna use a smaller blade on the hobby knife i recommend blade 03A.the blade is 4.5mm on the edge (basically 1:4 the edge from blade 11)
any hobby knife is better than most expensive nipper, because it technically single blade and you can easily change the tip with new one when its get dull
One thing with box cutters, unless you're desperate, the type you're using is not what you want for crafting. There's some that cost a little bit more that work a whole lot better, and still tend to cost a lot less than most craft knives. Mainly because they're often used for carving as well as cutting.
Are the bandai or Mr hobby nippers good? I just have some wire cutting nippers and i feel they are too strong sometimes when cutting nubs that they leave marks on the plastic. I ask for those one because were i live they are the only ones they have. Extra: can i sugggest maybe doing a video with different paints, topcoats and primers? like showing how could a model kit look like with regular store paint and then compare it to paint made for modelkits.
The Bandai basic cutters (or almost any basic cutters) are actually 100% adequate as long as you can get a good knife like in the video, so go right on ahead:) Even IF you don't have a fancy knife, the regular cutters are actually usually good enough for most building. As for the painting video, I've actually always wanted to do something like that on paint compatibility and topcoating and such. Probably will do some, if not all, those key areas at some point
I bought the olfa kb5. 4mm, 30 degree, 30 blades and a needle. And now the amazon algorithm will charge more than the $11.70 i just paid. But xacto has a number 24 blade thats called a deburring blade. it looks like the 45 degree olfa. Anyway, first best hobby knife tutorial/comparison!!
me who cuts towards my fingers all the time with xacto knife *sweats* i also notice sometimes i cut into the plastic unrelated to the nub when shaving real close using xacto knife. i guess thats where the narrower cutting edge is advantageous too
Actually, it used to happen to me a lot too when I used the regular craft knife and I'd often dig too deep. If you get a cheap one of those narrow knives, like the NT Cutter D400, you'll be astonished by how good your control has been trained using the big knife
neat tutorial as always! major kudos for the waste tip at the end! now i see why my wife have an empty vitamin bottle full of spent blades at her desk. also, a question, i've been stealing, i mean borrowing, my wife's small cutter (Olfa smallsies, in Yellow tho) for a bit of my plastic duties, though it is equipped with Olfa's black blades, and i felt that it's a bit sharper and easier to cut things with. do you have experience with those in particular?
Those go into a regular cutter handle, right? OLFA blades are all really sharp, though the black ones sound even fancier... I use OLFA blades actually, despite my apparent love for NT Cutter handles. They're always very reliable. Also, many kudos to your wife for the responsible handling of old blades:)
Do you know of any Xacto-handle compatible blades that perform/behave similarly to the small knife blades? I like the knife I already have for sentimental reasons, but if there was a blade I could swap in and out that would make it a bit easier for the more annoying nubs, that would be handy. I'll try using the small blades with it, but I'd rather pay more for a better fit if possible.
There's something sort of close with the #16 blade. The angle is a bit shallow and the blade is offset to the back, so it won't handle quite as naturally, but it sort of fits your requirements :)
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I love how you also think of the environment while trying to throw away the used blades.
God, I need a new hobby knife.
It bugged me a bit how no RUclipsrs taught that as a part of their knife guides, so I'm here to remedy that:)
Try those smaller knives and you won't ever look back! The NT D400 (plastic handle instead of aluminum like mine) is a great deal
This is such a great help for newb like me to the hobby, was having some issues handling the standard "x-acto" size blades and this video helped me answer my doubts!! Many thanks and more power!
I love the video! There are not so much tutorials for beginners in this hobby. So i really appreciate it! Plz continue with your hard work!
Thank you so much! Glad it was useful to you:) I'll definitely continue my work on this channel!
I don't know, but I feel like I'm watching How It's Made when I hear your voice. Great video btw! Glad that I found your guide. I just ordered NT Cutter same model as yours. They are rare indeed!
This was super helpful! i got a titanium finish Rg hi nu from a giveaway and i knew sanding was out of the question but my knife skills are okay. ive had a hobby knife but like you said its too big so i looked up the nt cutter and found one on amazon it should be arriving in the next few days!
This would have saved me so much loot if I saw this first. Unbelievable how this hobby goes. Hope more see this!
Super awesome extensive tutorial as always! I love my OLFA Grip Knife with it's cushioned grip, anti-roll design and most of all, it's tip heavy so that I use less strength and feel comfortable to use for longer! Really good and valuable tip about storing used blades! I'll do this from now! Up till this point, when I do threw away blades, I wrap the blade in masking tape so the blade is not exposed and cutting anyone. Storing the used blades in one container makes more sense and can be better for recycling. Thank you!
Small medicine bottles are really great for blades, and I actually used to do exactly what you did with the masking tape to tape off the edge!
Hm, I wonder if the knife you're talking about is that big yellow one they make. I have that too and the head really is weighty, so it probably is. I don't use it a ton though
@@HobbyClubhouse it's the one with yellow shaft and black cushioned grip
I've checked this video out of boredom not expecting much about what's one of the peak most basic tools in our hobby
but dang this was way much more informative than I've expected. Great job.
I actually was going to buy a new knife-holder as mine (from Army Painter, the second kind) doesn't even hold the blades well at all.
Guess I'll go for the smaller kind right away. Much appreciated :>
Thank you so much! I really did watch some other videos on hobby knives and found them to be more like buying guides or self-mutilation instructions...
You'll be blown away once you try out the smaller blade. The bigger knife has probably trained you to be far more precise than you ever realized:)
The very first set of knife I got was the small blade and its really feels nice to use.
Great review and I can't agree more, those small-bladed knives are way better than bigger ones for gunpla especially
Once you've felt the level of control of those smaller blades, you can never go back to the big ones
This video is a life saver for people new to the hobby. My bandaged fingers salute you.
I was quite horrified by some of the hobby knife tutorials I saw. Imagining skipping blades and slipping hands makes my heart stop
Very well done! The explanation and content is excellent. I'm a life long modeller and now a woodworker. I will say Japanese hand tools are more functional. Better designed and better quality. This is just a fact.
Very useful guide specially for beginners like me. You deserve more subs bro💖💯 keep up the good work💪
Glad you found it useful! Hope you'll be happy with the results:)
Your cat is named Hobby? That's cute 😅
Possibly the only cat around with that name:) He gets into my shots more and more
There's also a type of boat called a hobie cat. It's like a small catamaran.
Thx so much for such informative video! I want to buy Sousai Shoujo Teien Yuuki Madoka so bad, then I found ur detailed review video of her, and that took me 2 wonder what knifes I should use for her build. Now after watching ur introduction of the tools, I m not clueless anymore!! Sooo glad 2 find ur channel!:D
A knife is so important for the Sousai Shoujo Teien kits. Hope you got a short-blade knife and really enjoy the kits better with it in your toolset
9:50 Came back to review your cutting away technique! (with the small blade)
Huh, I never thought of the bottle solution! The method I thought of was wrapping the blade in tape
tips: if you really wanna use a smaller blade on the hobby knife i recommend blade 03A.the blade is 4.5mm on the edge (basically 1:4 the edge from blade 11)
any hobby knife is better than most expensive nipper, because it technically single blade and you can easily change the tip with new one when its get dull
Incredible and informative
One thing with box cutters, unless you're desperate, the type you're using is not what you want for crafting. There's some that cost a little bit more that work a whole lot better, and still tend to cost a lot less than most craft knives. Mainly because they're often used for carving as well as cutting.
Really useful video. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome video mate.
Thank you so much! Hope there were some useful ideas for you
glad i saw this, almost bought a 27cad hobby knife haha
Are the bandai or Mr hobby nippers good? I just have some wire cutting nippers and i feel they are too strong sometimes when cutting nubs that they leave marks on the plastic. I ask for those one because were i live they are the only ones they have.
Extra: can i sugggest maybe doing a video with different paints, topcoats and primers? like showing how could a model kit look like with regular store paint and then compare it to paint made for modelkits.
The Bandai basic cutters (or almost any basic cutters) are actually 100% adequate as long as you can get a good knife like in the video, so go right on ahead:) Even IF you don't have a fancy knife, the regular cutters are actually usually good enough for most building.
As for the painting video, I've actually always wanted to do something like that on paint compatibility and topcoating and such. Probably will do some, if not all, those key areas at some point
I bought the olfa kb5. 4mm, 30 degree, 30 blades and a needle. And now the amazon algorithm will charge more than the $11.70 i just paid. But xacto has a number 24 blade thats called a deburring blade. it looks like the 45 degree olfa. Anyway, first best hobby knife tutorial/comparison!!
you deserve more subs bro!
Working hard to earn each one:) Welcome to the channel!
When I randomly found the hg char zaku ii at target there were no nippers so I used a knife to build it. Has some bad nubs but it still looks good
Man, it must have been horrible sawing off all the parts with a knife from the runner... My hands feel sore just thinking about it
@@HobbyClubhouse it was a knife used for outdoors and I used the tip. My fingers hurt but not as much as I thought they would
This was an... Interesting idea for a review... But hey thanks for the tips!
Thanks for your support:) I was actually horrified by many of the other hobby knife videos I found on RUclips here...
Is my olfa ak-1 art knife is considered as small-bladed craft knife ? I dont have any regular size generic hobby knife to do a comparison
It seems to be the small type of blade rather than the more common big ones
me who cuts towards my fingers all the time with xacto knife *sweats*
i also notice sometimes i cut into the plastic unrelated to the nub when shaving real close using xacto knife. i guess thats where the narrower cutting edge is advantageous too
Actually, it used to happen to me a lot too when I used the regular craft knife and I'd often dig too deep. If you get a cheap one of those narrow knives, like the NT Cutter D400, you'll be astonished by how good your control has been trained using the big knife
neat tutorial as always! major kudos for the waste tip at the end! now i see why my wife have an empty vitamin bottle full of spent blades at her desk.
also, a question, i've been stealing, i mean borrowing, my wife's small cutter (Olfa smallsies, in Yellow tho) for a bit of my plastic duties, though it is equipped with Olfa's black blades, and i felt that it's a bit sharper and easier to cut things with. do you have experience with those in particular?
Those go into a regular cutter handle, right? OLFA blades are all really sharp, though the black ones sound even fancier... I use OLFA blades actually, despite my apparent love for NT Cutter handles. They're always very reliable.
Also, many kudos to your wife for the responsible handling of old blades:)
Do you know of any Xacto-handle compatible blades that perform/behave similarly to the small knife blades? I like the knife I already have for sentimental reasons, but if there was a blade I could swap in and out that would make it a bit easier for the more annoying nubs, that would be handy.
I'll try using the small blades with it, but I'd rather pay more for a better fit if possible.
There's something sort of close with the #16 blade. The angle is a bit shallow and the blade is offset to the back, so it won't handle quite as naturally, but it sort of fits your requirements :)
Why can't you just use a knife instead of nipper . Can you or can't only use?
Thanks to this tutorial now I can cut my enemies without any knife, because words cut deeper than any blade
Don’t cut towards yourself like a baby