Mac, as you can see in the pic, these Arapahoe fins are just the pits because I used a breakaway knife to cut them. LAWD! How much worser can they be! (all jokes aside) it's all about what works for you best. And if there really IS any lack of precision with the likes of these knives, I'll bet you a case of Estes BP F motors it would depend on the individual using them. If, for some reason, I can't quite get the right cut on an edge, corner, curve or whatever, it's nothing a little sanding won't take care of. If we think a breakaway knife is better, who's to say we're wrong? Oh yeah, THOSE GUYS! The sanctimonious elitist that think, "my way or no way."
Sorry, no pic today. TRF is having a senior moment I guess.
Yes I wish I knew what the heck is going on with The Forum, I haven't been able to upload anything for almost a month and can't seem to get anyone from the Forum to respond to direct e-mails?
As for Sharpening our X-Acto or other blades as opposed to snap off Box cutters. As has already been said it's all about what works best for the individual. It's not one way or the high way, it's simply what is the best tool for the job. I personally own all kinds of cutting tools including a couple different box cutters. As mentioned before they have their place.
All that said it should also be acknowledged that Sharpening and Stropping our Knife blades to keep them in razor sharp Keen condition is a technique that most any modeler should have in their tool box, as I've stated several times it really cuts down on wasted material and knife blades. Passing on a precision technique for fairly quickly maintaining a razor edge on our hobby knifes should be something just about any model maker would at least want discussed.
Merry Christmas to All TRF members.