(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best knife blades

For cutting, use a regular utility knife with replacable blades. I find exacto knives to be too small and fiddly for big work like this. I very strongly recommend splurging and getting ceramic blades. Metal blades wear out very quickly, but I still haven't even dulled one side of a ceramic blade on all of these inserts.

In lieu of that, a breakable blade utilty knife is a decent option as well. Just be sure to break the blade often to keep it good and sharp.

Heat it up "hot" (like 100C if you can). then carefully scrape with a razor-blade... preferably in a holder such as this:

https://www.amazon.ca/STANLEY-28-500-Razor-Scraper-Blades/dp/B00002X1ZX

Do not use a PLA printed blade holder... it will deform from the heat transfer before you're done. :)

It goes without saying... wear heat protection (BBQ or welder gloves, or good 'ol oven mits)

And I didn't know about that blog, another win for me!

Hey I noticed you said $9 for a scraper and 10 blades, the ones I found on amazon are $7 for 100 blades that can be used in a standard scraper if you've already got one for metal blades

https://www.amazon.com/Single-Edge-Plastic-Razor-Blades/dp/B0165N8JLC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1509664613&sr=8-3&keywords=plastic+razor+blades

I use Olfa craft knives and blades, I use the super sharp blades. 50 pack, 13 segments per blade, they last for quite a while.

https://www.amazon.com/OLFA-9149-ABB-50B-UltraSharp-Snap-Off/dp/B0006SJAQ6/

That's 9mm, I just picked up an 18mm version as well for my next attempt. The 9mm blade can get a little wobbly on long cuts.

I have gotten a few of their swords and you're right; it's very hit-or-miss. Those that have a rounded edge like this one do very well http://www.amazon.com/Heros-Edge-G-L20-Rubber-Battle/dp/B00OM6MCMC/ref=sr_1_15?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1456796737&sr=1-15&keywords=hero%27s+edge
whereas those with a narrow edge have actually cut players. http://www.amazon.com/Heros-Edge-G-BL023-Viking-Sword/dp/B00VLDT48E/ref=sr_1_4?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1456796737&sr=1-4&keywords=hero%27s+edge

Olfa! Love mine but I don’t edc it. Have you tried the black superblades for the olfa?

Edit:
OLFA 9069 LBB-50B 18mm UltraSharp Black Snap-Off Heavy-Duty Blade, 50-Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LE3V74

These!

They last for multiple(10-15+) projects before going dull. Much more expensive than metal, but, in my opinion, absolutely worth it.

These and some Goo Gone do wonders for removing stickers without damaging the paint.

Corn knife

We deal with a lot of blackberries in the PNW, so these solid blades are good and long for the far to reach, they're also cheap, so if you lose it whatever.

https://www.amazon.com/Jewel-Concave-Sheffield-England-Stamped/dp/B007MS18EA

Boker has a fixed blade for 20$
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07CTXWJ65/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Holtzmans-Credit-Knife-Wallet-Black/dp/B073DCB64D/ref=asc_df_B073DCB64D/

X-Acto with a #17 'Chisel' blade.

• http://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Craftline-Allround-Utility-3-8-Inch/dp/B004GAVOUU/
  
• http://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Allround-Multi-Purpose-Stainless-8-1-Inch/dp/B00CWMINNK/

I use some alcohol and these:
https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Razor-Blades-Blade-Wider/dp/B00CMHJFCS/ref=pd_lpo_469_tr_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=AASAB9RJ6QVAXHGXA54G

I would try a razor blade scraper

https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-28-500-Razor-Scraper-Blades/dp/B00002X1ZX

Its a Magnum Boker knife. Almost 11 inches long.
https://www.amazon.com/Boker-Magnum-01LL313-Chief-Stainless/dp/B007MC78PE

Stanley - 1991 Regular Duty Utility Blade (5-Pack) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007I9VPVO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zqVOCbFXRAREA these blades might work they are 2 inches

Suction cups? Try this.

like this

I struggled for years with short blade tools, and supplemented with incredible amounts of swearing (which, by local standards, means a lot), and never was satisfied with the outcomes. Had the same car for 14 years, it was awful.

Bought a new car this year with even less access area where the sticker goes, so I finally invested in this: 11.25-Inch Long Hand Scraper with 3 Extra Blades ToolUSA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EOKM22/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_zyTjzb0EJ6EKH

Much less swearing now. Worth the $7 in peace of mind.

If you have enough height on the pieces, you could try recutting with a better blade. I use ceramic blades like these and if I end up with a rough cut periodically, a fresh one is sharp enough to clean up the edge even after the insert has been assembled.

They're kinda spendy, but they last a long time. I'm still on my first blade after 4 inserts including CoMKL, Lords of Waterdeep, and Grand Austria Hotel -- all 3 of which involved LOTS of cuts -- whereas regular blades need to be replaced / flipped every few cuts or you get messy edges.

Aye, thanks. The style was reminiscent of a Mora based off the handle so I wasn't sure, but thought it odd butchers would be using it.

Top - utility knife with hook-shaped utility blade

Middle - Punches

Bottom - reminds me of a carpet glue trowel but unsure.

Was this family member a carpet installer?

I originally started on this idea and unfortunately most chisel blades tolerances aren't precise enough and the jig has to be 3D printed or created using a material that won't deform (shrink, stretch, bend, etc.). I even designed a jig for the narrowest chisel blades I could find and they still collide with the outside box wall of the box stem. It wound up being as much as the tool to make that jig fix the blades consistently.

Sharpening doesn't take that much effort and is hard to mess up (we even ran a file across the edges to test and it cut alright when ground flat).