The X-ACTO #8 Lightweight Retractable Utility Knife is an excellent multi-purpose knife for a variety of different applications. Great for camping, home improvement projects and countless additional uses, the #8 knife is easily portable and light enough to carry anywhere. X-ACTO knives are the preferred cutting tool for a wide variety of professionals and hobbyists alike. Designers and artists love the X-ACTO knifeâ??s ability to produce careful and meticulous cuts with consistency, while engineers praise the knifeâ??s durable design and reliability. X-ACTO knives can make precise cuts through a variety of different craft materials: All grades of paper Mat board Foam board Delicate fabrics Sheet metal Plastic And more The original X-ACTO knife has been praised for more than 50 years as the standard for precision. Attaining this level of precision, accuracy and reliability starts with supreme quality craftsmanship. All X-ACTO knives are built with a carbon steel blade for a reliable cut every time. Additionally, they are crafted with a sleek design that fits comfortably in the hand, allowing you to continue making the precision cuts needed to finish the job, no matter how long it takes.