Craft Knife With 5 Blades No.11

The Italeri modeling knife with five No. 11 blades

A modeling knife (scalpel) from Italeri supplied with five spare blades of the No. 11 shape. The pointed No. 11 blade is the most versatile shape for modelers: it suits cleaning up parts, trimming flash, scribing, cutting masks and fine work on details. The metal body of the knife lies well in the hand and allows the cut to be guided precisely. The sharp point reaches even into narrow places and corners where another tool cannot get, which is why this type of knife is an absolute basic of a modeling workshop.

Use

• cleaning up flash and mold seams on plastic parts
• trimming and scribing, cutting masking tapes and films
• fine detail work that calls for a sharp point
• separating the remains of sprue gates that a nipper cannot reach
• change a dull blade in good time: a sharp blade is safer and more precise

Good to know

The most common mistake is working with a dull blade, which slips and calls for more pressure, raising the risk of the knife running off and of injury as well as damage to the part. The point of the No. 11 blade is also fragile and snaps off easily when levered, so use it only to cut, not to pry. Store the blades so that they cannot injure anyone.

Who it is for

For modelers of every level: a knife with a No. 11 blade belongs to the basic equipment of every builder of plastic models. The five blades in the package will provide a supply for a good while.

A very sharp tool: cut away from your body, use a cutting mat and keep out of the reach of children.