Left Handed X-acto Blade Handles?

[steveracer]

Has anyone ever found a blade handle with reverse threads?

You righties may be asking what the heck????

The blade loosens up after just a few pulls for left handed users as the barrel rotates.

Now, at way too old to learn new tricks, I just started putting tape on the knurled barrel and the handle.  

[Oldmopars]

Try the Excel knife. It has the tightening knob at the other end and it stay tight. I have 2 and love them. 

https://www.amazon.com/Excel-Blades-Hobby-Safety-American/dp/B07SY92WVW/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=excel+hobby+knife&qid=1609354413&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNU9KUkUyR1RQV080JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzMyMzc0RVEyT1VWNzdCSFNGJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3MzQzNzUzTzJDQ1Q1VkVIQ1pJJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

[steveracer]

Awesome find!  Going to order some in the first Amazon order of 2021!

[peteski]

I have an old blade blue X-ACTO handle that has a cam-like action lever on the back end to lock the blade.  No screwing at all.

You could also graduate to using scalpels.  Those use different blade attaching method and are sharper than hobby knives. And #11 blade is smaller than the hobby version. Generally scalpels give you more precise control (since they are designed for more precise cutting).

The black handle is like someone mentioned earlier - the tightening knob is at the top end.

Edited December 31, 2020 by peteski

[Pete J.]

3 hours ago, peteski said:

I have an old blade blue X-ACTO handle that has a cam-like action lever on the back end to lock the blade.  No screwing at all.

You could also graduate to using scalpels.  Those use different blade attaching method and are sharper than hobby knives. And #11 blade is smaller than the hobby version. Generally scalpels give you more precise control (since they are designed for more precise cutting).

The black handle is like someone mentioned earlier - the tightening knob is at the top end.

Ditto on the scalpels and the Excel handle.  I also like the hex nut at the end.  Darned thing won't roll off the desk into your foot or leg.  I've never see a toggle end xacto.  Must be rare.  When it comes to scalpel handles, I prefer the one used by oral surgeons.  The handle is a lot fatter and easier for me to control.  Here is an example of one.

Edited December 31, 2020 by Pete J.

[peteski]

Yes Pete, there are lots of knives out there and which are chosen is a matter of personal preference (or sometimes just by random chance).  That fat handle looks interesting.

Here are few more examples of scalpels that don't lose blades or roll off the table.  One of our model club members used to work for a medical supply company.  When things like rubber gloves or disposable scalpels expired (yes, even scalpels have expiration dates), he used to bring them to the meetings for the members to grab.  I grabbed few disposable scalpels and made a custom one for BMF work.  It is the green one. I reworked the blade end to be able to replace the blades (normally the blade is permanently installed), and I also shortened the handle a bit.  Plastic handle is very light, so it is easy to go very easy while trimming BMF. I also painted the tip wit black Sharpie to better see where I cut the shiny foil.

The blue one is another disposable scalpel I grabbed a the meeting. I have not tried using it yet.

[Pete J.]

On 12/30/2020 at 10:53 PM, peteski said:

Yes Pete, there are lots of knives out there and which are chosen is a matter of personal preference (or sometimes just by random chance).  That fat handle looks interesting.

Here are few more examples of scalpels that don't lose blades or roll off the table.  One of our model club members used to work for a medical supply company.  When things like rubber gloves or disposable scalpels expired (yes, even scalpels have expiration dates), he used to bring them to the meetings for the members to grab.  I grabbed few disposable scalpels and made a custom one for BMF work.  It is the green one. I reworked the blade end to be able to replace the blades (normally the blade is permanently installed), and I also shortened the handle a bit.  Plastic handle is very light, so it is easy to go very easy while trimming BMF. I also painted the tip wit black Sharpie to better see where I cut the shiny foil.

The blue one is another disposable scalpel I grabbed a the meeting. I have not tried using it yet.

?One can never have too many blades, handles or scribing tools. I have a drawer full of them and  I just keep spending money on them.  Each is better than the last.?