Excel Blades #11 Replacement Hobby Knife Blades — 100-Pack Carbon Steel, Double-Honed Precision

Excel Blades #11 replacement hobby blades are precision, American-made carbon steel craft blades sold in a bulk 100-pack for light to medium duty trimming and detailing.

These #11 hobby knife blades deliver a fine point and straight edge that excel at delicate cuts across wood, plastic, paper and leather. Manufactured in the USA from carbon steel, each blade receives a double-hone for a sharper edge and stronger tip, plus a light oil coating for rust protection. The pack contains 100 blades sized 1.56 x 0.25 x 1.0 (edge length), compatible with most standard craft and hobby knife handles, including popular Xacto-style knives.

How sharp and durable are these blades for precision work?

Each blade is double-honed to produce a razor-sharp cutting edge while reinforcing the tip to resist breakage during controlled use. The carbon steel construction balances edge retention with flexibility for detailed trimming and scoring tasks.

• Double-honed edge for sharper, consistent cuts
• Fine, needlepoint tip for intricate detail work
• Light oil coating reduces corrosion in storage
• Carbon steel gives a good mix of sharpness and resilience

Will these blades fit my craft knife or Xacto handle?

Excel Blades #11 are cut to standard hobby blade dimensions to work with most light- to medium-duty craft knife handles. They slide into common chucks and collets found on Xacto-style and other universal hobby knives, making them an easy replacement option.

• Standard #11 profile fits Xacto-style handles
• Secures in common chucks and collet systems
• Suitable for light and medium duty hobby knives
• Bulk pack reduces the need for frequent reordering

What projects are these blades best suited for?

The fine point and straight cutting edge make these blades ideal for model making, paper crafts, leather trimming and other artistic or precision tasks. They perform well on thin wood, plastic kits, mat board and detailed scrapbooking cuts where control matters.

• Scale model assembly and trimming
• Paper crafting, matting and scrapbooking
• Leather edging and small repairs
• Graphic arts, stenciling and pattern cutting

How does buying a 100-pack help hobbyists and studios?

A 100-pack is cost-effective for frequent users, classrooms, small studios and makerspaces that go through blades quickly. Bulk packaging minimizes downtime replacing blades and ensures a steady supply for ongoing projects or multi-user environments.

• Economical for high-use households and studios
• Reduces supply interruptions during projects
• Convenient for class sets or shared workshops
• All blades identically honed for consistent performance

Who is this for: Excel Blades #11 100-pack is aimed at hobbyists, model builders, graphic artists, designers and makers who need reliable, sharpshooting replacement blades in larger quantities. If you work with detailed trims across paper, plastic, wood or leather and prefer American-made carbon steel with improved edge life and rust protection, this pack delivers a steady supply of precision #11 blades.