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product_id: 1182629
title: "#1 Z-Series Precision Utility Knife, Metal, Silver, Aluminum Handle, Includes Safety Cap - For Precise, Fine Cuts"
brand: "x-acto"
price: "R240"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "X Acto"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1182629-1-z-series-precision-utility-knife-metal-silver-aluminum-handle
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 9-inch precision length Lightweight aluminum handle Zirconium nitride blade coating #1 Z-Series Precision Utility Knife, Metal, Silver, Aluminum Handle, Includes Safety Cap - For Precise, Fine Cuts

**Brand:** x-acto
**Price:** R240
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Cut above the rest — precision that professionals crave!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** #1 Z-Series Precision Utility Knife, Metal, Silver, Aluminum Handle, Includes Safety Cap - For Precise, Fine Cuts by x-acto
- **How much does it cost?** R240 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1182629-1-z-series-precision-utility-knife-metal-silver-aluminum-handle)

## Best For

- x-acto enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted x-acto brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Featherlight Control:** Ergonomic aluminum handle offers effortless maneuverability for detailed work.
- • **Safe & Portable Design:** Includes a secure safety cap for worry-free storage and on-the-go creativity.
- • **Pinpoint Precision Cuts:** Achieve flawless, exact cuts every time with the #11 fine point blade.
- • **Durability Meets Sharpness:** Zirconium nitride coating ensures a blade that stays sharper, longer.
- • **Versatile Material Mastery:** Seamlessly slices through paper, fabric, thin metal, and plastic with ease.

## Overview

The X-Acto Precision Utility Knife features a 9-inch aluminum handle paired with a #11 fine point blade coated in durable zirconium nitride. Designed for sharp, precise cuts across multiple materials including paper, fabric, and thin metal, it combines lightweight control with safety via an included cap—making it the go-to tool for creative professionals and meticulous makers alike.

## Description

Product Description Make precise, fine cuts every time with the X-ACTO #1 Z-Series Knife with Safety Cap. This knife features a #11 fine point zirconium nitride-coated blade for sharpness and strength, and the lightweight aluminum handle enables you to make agile cuts with ease. This X-ACTO knife cuts through a wide variety of materials including paper, plastic, balsa wood, and thin metal. An easy-change blade system lets you swap blades quickly to meet the needs of any project, and the included safety cap ensures safety and portability. Set Contains: X-ACTO #1 Z-Series Knife, #11 classic fine point zirconium nitride-coated blade, and safety cap

Review: X-Acto so you know it's great - X-Acto is a great brand so happy with utility knife.
Review: SHARP! - Sharp, good weight and grip to it, emphasis on sharp. The cap was hard for me to take off and it went right into my thumb when I pulled off the cap.. and the blade was so sharp that it healed great and there wasn't much skin damage lol. Even the scar is faint and this wasn't that long ago. So rest assured, this is a sharp and effective blade.

## Features

- Precision knife with number 11 fine point blade for exact cuts
- Sharp and durable zirconium nitride coated blade
- Lightweight aluminum handle is easy to maneuver
- Easily cuts paper, fabric, thin metal, and plastic
- Safety cap for storage and portability. Zirconium nitride coating for durability

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005KRSWM6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #801 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #4 in Art Blades |
| Blade Material | Aluminum |
| Brand | X-Acto |
| Color | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (33,469) |
| Date First Available | August 21, 2011 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00079946036015 |
| Handle Material | Aluminum |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Length | 9 Inches |
| Item Weight | 0.704 ounces |
| Item model number | XZ3601W |
| Manufacturer | Elmers |
| Manufacturer Part Number | XZ3601 |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Material Type | Aluminum |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Shape | Other |
| Size | (Pack of 1) |
| Style | Z-Series #1 Knife |
| UPC | 079946036015 |

## Product Details

- **Blade Material:** Aluminum
- **Brand:** X-Acto
- **Color:** Silver
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00079946036015
- **Handle Material:** Aluminum
- **Item Length:** 9 Inches
- **Manufacturer:** Elmers
- **Material:** Aluminum
- **Style:** Z-Series #1 Knife
- **UPC:** 079946036015

## Images

![#1 Z-Series Precision Utility Knife, Metal, Silver, Aluminum Handle, Includes Safety Cap - For Precise, Fine Cuts - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JCwIQIEvL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Where do you buy replacements for the #1 knife blade? Searched Amazon and internet.**
A: Thank you for your question. The handle series is called a #1 however the blades that used are a #11. You can locate these exact replacement blades under ASIN #B007VERA1K (5pk) or #B005JDF28S (100pk).

**Q: Will the tip break if used for lifting a push-on back of a wristwatch to replace watch battery?Thank you**
A: The tip will definitely break if you try to pry the back off of a watch.

**Q: what is zirconium nitride coating does it decompose plastic? (such as gunpla model kits)**
A: Zirconium nitride is an inert ceramic material. Its job is to make the cutting edge harder than the metal underneath would be alone, which will help keep the blade sharp for longer. The same coating is pretty common on things like drill bits. Your model parts should be safe!

**Q: does zirconium nitride coating do harm or decompose plastics? i was going to used this to cut nub marks for plastic model kits?**
A: We use these for lots of plastic mold work at our shop and have never had a problem with any of our plastic molds.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ X-Acto so you know it's great
*by S***Y on January 13, 2026*

X-Acto is a great brand so happy with utility knife.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SHARP!
*by M***. on January 5, 2026*

Sharp, good weight and grip to it, emphasis on sharp. The cap was hard for me to take off and it went right into my thumb when I pulled off the cap.. and the blade was so sharp that it healed great and there wasn't much skin damage lol. Even the scar is faint and this wasn't that long ago. So rest assured, this is a sharp and effective blade.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great knife with a loose cap
*by S***D on February 16, 2017*

Update: Amazon Folks sent me a generic link on how to post a video review which was not helpful at all. I resized the video to 400x225 from 1080p HD and I am hoping that Amazon will not mess this up too much in the video conversion process. ------------- Update: The video quality here really is blocky and terrible even though I uploaded a 1080p crystal clear video. Contacted Amazon support to see what is going on ------------ Original review This is a great X-acto knife. Actually, this is my second X-acto knife. The previous one had the problem where the blade would loosen over time with just regular handling. This one, the blade does not tend to do that, so quite happy with it. The knife is plenty sharp so it can cut mostly anything that I intend to cut with it i.e. cardboard, plastic, paper etc. If I have to apply a ton of pressure, I would get a home-depot style cutting knife. I prefer to use the x-acto for precise cutting. The only con with pretty much all of the x-acto knives is that their caps tend to slide off easily. I like to carry my cutting knives in my pocket when I am working on a project - since I tend to misplace them all the time, so you can see that cap sliding off is fairly off-putting. Apart from that, it is a great knife. See my video review for its quality.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-27*