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A good steel ruler and craft knife are great for when you need to cut a straight edge or cut slits in your cards for interactive elements. I don’t have this exact set because I had one from so long ago I don’t remember where I got it. However, I do like this set because there’s both a 12-inch and a 6-inch ruler. It can be nice to have the shorter ruler — particularly if you craft on the go. Be sure to use a cutting mat so you don’t ruin your work table surface. To be honest, while I happen to have an X-acto knife (though not this specific set), I actually use a box cutter from the hardware store. I also do leather crafting and I use it to cut my leather, so I feel pretty comfortable with one. Whatever you use, be sure to change out the blade often. If you find yourself having to apply pressure in order to cut, go ahead and change the blade. These blades are sharp and should easily cut through paper without much force. They become dangerous when you have to apply force to cut.