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  • If little Johnny is suspended for bringing a 9 inch Buck hunting knife to school and little Billy is not suspended for having an X-acto knife for art class, little Johnny's parents will scream foul, hire an attorney and sue the school.

    Zero Tolerance 2009

  • Then, with the mask still on, use an X-acto blade or sharp knife to cut away the mask around your eyeballs.

    Five Expert Halloween Tips (Part 1) | myFiveBest 2009

  • If little Johnny is suspended for bringing a 9 inch Buck hunting knife to school and little Billy is not suspended for having an X-acto knife for art class, little Johnny's parents will scream foul, hire an attorney and sue the school.

    Zero Tolerance 2009

  • No one should ever find themselves in the wild relying on razor blades, X-acto blades, or a broadhead for lack of a proper knife.

    First survivial kit 2009

  • Spurred on by my success, I broke out the scissors and X-acto knife and swiftly made a new card, with neatly trimmed edges and holes to satisfy my inner Jonathan Ives.

    From The Tips Box: Mouse Dirt, Credit Spending, Resumé Sending | Lifehacker Australia 2010

  • I have read about students who were suspended, and in some cases almost expelled because of scissors, X-acto tools, little Swiss Army Knife key chain knives which are more for personal grooming than anything else, and other items.

    Zero Tolerance 2009

  • I have read about students who were suspended, and in some cases almost expelled because of scissors, X-acto tools, little Swiss Army Knife key chain knives which are more for personal grooming than anything else, and other items.

    Zero Tolerance 2009

  • No one should ever find themselves in the wild relying on razor blades, X-acto blades, or a broadhead for lack of a proper knife.

    First survivial kit 2009

  • In December, as she was slicing foamboard for an architectural model, she dropped her X-acto knife, and cut a large gash in her thigh.

    SUPERBUG MARYN MCKENNA 2010

  • Cut the artwork on the outlines using a straight edge and an X-acto knife scissors will not give you straight enough lines.

    Save Jericho Again | 2010

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