Hobbyists, crafters, and pros who want a long, precise all-metal knife for detailed cutting at a low price.
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Material Metal
Handle Metal
Length 9 Inches
Weight 0.02 Pounds
Priced 17% below the category median ($9.99 across 55 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.7/5overall
Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 3,726 owner ratings
Popularity3.1/5
3,726 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The X-ACTO X3311 is a utility knife priced at $8.26 with a 4.7-star rating from 3,726 reviews. It leads this group in demand at 1,000 units sold per month, the clearest sign of buyer confidence among these knives.
The X3311 is listed with a metal body and metal handle and measures 9 inches long, giving plenty of reach and control for detailed cutting, trimming, and craft work. The listed item weight is 0.02 pounds, so it is a light, easy-to-maneuver tool. The all-metal construction supports durability over repeated use.
At $8.26, the X3311 is inexpensive for a tool with this rating and review volume. The longer 9-inch format is its defining trait, ideal for precision work but less suited to those who want a stubby pocket knife.
Pros
Top demand in this group at 1,000 units sold per month
4.7-star rating from 3,726 reviews
All-metal body and handle for durability
Long 9-inch reach aids precision and control
Low $8.26 price
Cons
9-inch length is not pocket-friendly
No blade material or replacement-blade detail is listed
Very light 0.02 lb weight may feel insubstantial to some users
Specifications
Material
Metal
Handle
Metal
Length
9 Inches
Weight
0.02 Pounds
Performance notes
The 9-inch metal body offers reach and steady control for detail work, model making, and craft cutting. At 0.02 pounds it is light enough for long sessions without fatigue, and the metal handle adds durability over plastic alternatives.
What buyers say
Across 3,726 reviews at 4.7 stars, owners praise the X3311's precision and solid metal feel, and the 1,000 monthly buyers reinforce that satisfaction. It is one of the most consistently recommended knives in the category.
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