X-ACTO X5285 Compression Basic Knife Set
- Handle Type: Non-Retractable
- Blade Material: Stainless Steel
- Handle Material: Nylon
- Material Type: Stainless Steel
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ASIN: B00JWFIKOCModel: X5285Category: Utility & Work Knives
Overview
Pairing a stainless steel blade with a nylon handle, the X-ACTO X5285 measures 10.38 inches long and weighs 4 ounces.
X-ACTO is well known for hobby and craft knives, and this model follows that footprint: a stainless steel blade paired with a lightweight nylon handle. At 10.38 inches overall and only 4 ounces, it sits on the longer, lighter end of the brand's lineup rather than a short-handled precision blade, which points toward general-purpose cutting rather than fine detail carving.
- Stainless steel blade
- Nylon handle
- 10.38 inch overall length
- 4 ounce item weight
Who it's for
Suits buyers who want a lightweight stainless blade with a nylon grip for general workshop or craft cutting tasks. Not the choice for anyone who specifically needs a heavy, all-metal handle for added durability under repeated hard use.
Pros and cons
- Stainless steel blade resists corrosion
- Lightweight at 4 ounces
- Nylon handle offers less heft than metal
- No lock type or blade length breakdown given
Performance notes
Stainless steel resists corrosion better than carbon steel blades and needs less routine maintenance, a reasonable fit for a knife meant for regular handling. The nylon handle keeps the 10.38 inch knife down to 4 ounces, trading some of the heft of a metal handle for lighter, easier-to-control use over longer sessions.
Specifications
| Brand | X-ACTO |
|---|---|
| Model | X5285 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.25 poundshigher than 53% of 145 utility & work knives |
| Item Length | 10.4 incheshigher than 93% of 125 utility & work knives |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material | Nylon |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Color | Silver |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | 3 X-ACTO Knives (#1, #2, #5), 13 X-ACTO Blades [#1, 2 (2), 5, 7, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, And 24], Nylon Soft Compression Case, And Instruction Guide |
| Other details | |
| Handle Type | Non-Retractable |
| Item Type Name | Knife Set |
| Product Style | Hard Case |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the X-ACTO X5285 blade made of?
Stainless steel, per the listing.
What is the handle material?
Nylon.
How long is the knife?
10.38 inches overall, weighing 4 ounces.