X-ACTO X5082 Knife
- Knife
- High Carbon Steel
- 10.1 ounces
- 2.5 inches
A straightforward detail knife for hobby work, worth it if the X5082 blade profile matches the cutting job at hand.
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How it ranks among the 246 knifes we track
4.6★ across 261 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
261 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 246 knifes we track - how the scorecard works · full knifes data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The X-ACTO X5082 pairs a 2.5 inch high carbon steel blade with a molded plastic handle, built for fine detail cutting rather than heavy stock removal. It suits hobby and craft work where blade sharpness matters more than handle weight.
X-ACTO's numbering system covers a wide range of blade shapes and handle styles, so shoppers should match this listing against the X5082 model number rather than assume it matches a knife they have used before. The listing does not state whether extra blades are included, so buyers planning ongoing use should check pack contents before ordering.
- High carbon steel blade
- Plastic handle
- 2.5 inch blade length
- 10.08 ounce item weight
Who it's for
Fits crafters, modelers, and anyone doing detail cuts on paper, mat board, foam, or thin plastic. Less suited to jobs that call for cutting thick or dense material repeatedly, where a heavier handle gives more control.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- High carbon steel blade holds a sharp edge
- Compact 2.5 inch blade suited to detail cutting
- Simple plastic handle keeps the tool easy to grip
- Plastic handle offers less rigidity than metal
- Listing does not state replacement blade count
Performance notes
The blade is high carbon steel, a material chosen in cutting tools for its ability to take and hold a sharp edge rather than for corrosion resistance. The plastic handle keeps the tool manageable in hand for detail work, though it will flex more under heavy pressure than a metal handle would.
Specifications
| Brand | X-ACTO |
|---|---|
| Model | X5082 |
| Material | High Carbon Steel |
| Item Weight | 10.1 ounces |
| Length | 2.5 inches |
| Handle | Plastic |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in knifes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-ACTO X5082 KnifeThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 261 | 4.1 / 5 |
| WORKPRO W013053AU KnifeWORKPRO | 4.8 / 5 | 9,700 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Victorinox 0.6223.G KnifeVictorinox | 4.8 / 5 | 9,400 | 4.7 / 5 |
| LEATHERMAN 831426 KnifeLEATHERMAN | 4.8 / 5 | 9,800 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Gerber 31-000345 KnifeGerber | 4.7 / 5 | 16,300 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the X-ACTO X5082
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What blade material does the X-ACTO X5082 use?
High carbon steel, per the manufacturer specifications.
How long is the X5082 blade?
2.5 inches.
Is the X5082 handle metal or plastic?
Plastic.