Video Reviews

Welcome to our Video Review Section which we hope you will find informative. This section includes a number of independent reviews on our craft products which may assist you in deciding which the "best tool for the job at hand". We would welcome your comments and new video reviews of your own which can be added to this section in order to help expand the knowledge of our visitors.

ACM Review - Tactical Jackalope

I wanted to review something a bit different so I thought I would take a "stab" at reviewing this new hobby knife set from Swann-Morton. This set can be purchased in the U.S. from www.cinncinatisurgical.com. Thanks for watching!
Chiselling wood with a Swann-Morton ACM No.5 handle with an ACM No.18 blade

Short demonstration film created by Peter Chiang of Hobby Bounties on how to use the combination of a Swann-Morton ACM No.5 handle with an ACM No.18 blade for chiselling wood.
Premium Retractaway - FERDIE

Detail Scale View project with small Ferdinand from Zvezda.
Premium Retractaway Review - SQUADRON SCALE WORKSHOP

Review of our Premium Retractaway by Squadron Scale Workshop
Review Of Our Craft Range From Historex Agents

In this five-minute video we look at their surgical-style scalpel handles & blades as well as their A.C.M range of dedicated hobby tools with a more familiar locking collar.
SCALPELS vs CRAFT KNIVES (choosing the best tool of the job)

Design modelling tips from Jude Pullen featuring our No 11 Craft Knife Blade/Handle and from our surgical range the 10, 10A & 11 blades and our No.3 and 4 scalpels.
SM Hobby Knives & Scalpels - SCALE WAR MACHINES

For a long time we used standard X-Acto type hobby knives but we found they tended to require constant blade changes - something that costs a lot of money in the long run.

Our Products

Range

ACM - Arts, Craft and Modellers

ACM No. 1 Handle

ACM No.1 light duty Handle Set complete with 1 x No.11 Blade and Guard sealed in an attractive point of sale clam pack.

ACM No. 2 Handle

ACM No.2 medium duty Handle Set complete with 1 x No.2 Blade and Guard sealed in an attractive point of sale clam pack.

ACM No. 5 Handle

ACM No.5 Handle Set complete with 1 x No.28 Blade and Guard sealed in an attractive point of sale clam pack.

ACM Set

The ACM Tool Set or Hobby Kit is a comprehensive set of 13 precision ground carbon steel blades, together with 3 handles.

General Craft

Plastic Craft Tool

The Craft Tool knife is an ideal tool for marquetry, modelling, craft, studio work and horticulture.

Stainless Steel Craft Tool

The Swann-Morton Stainless Steel Craft Tool Handle , combining durability with ergonomic design and incorporating a trade mark ring pattern finger grip are now in stock.

Trimaway

Purposely designed as an economic throwaway knife, the Trimaway has a nylon-based handle with a fixed blade.

Heavy Duty Craft

Ergonomic No.5 Handle

The "new" black Swann-Morton No.5 Ergonomic Handle is compatible with any blade shapes included in the No.3 fitment range such as the 10A and 11. Providing another option for Swann-Morton crafters these handles are designed to maximise performance and dexterity whilst featuring a textured surface finish for ease and comfort of grip whilst minimising fatigue.

Ergonomic No.6 Handle

The "new" Maroon Swann-Morton No.6 Ergonomic Handle is compatible with any blade shapes included in the No.4 fitment range such as the 25A and 26. Providing another option for Swann-Morton crafters these handles are designed to maximise performance and dexterity whilst featuring a textured surface finish for ease and comfort of grip whilst minimising fatigue.

SM0-R Handle

The SM0-R is a heavy duty cast metal retractable handle particularly suitable for woodwork, crafts and model making and the cutting edge requirements of the handy person and D.I.Y. enthusiast.

SM00 Handle

The SM00 handle is a fixed heavy-duty cast metal handle particularly suitable for woodwork, crafts and model making and the cutting edge requirements of the handy person and D.I.Y. enthusiast.

SMOR-II Trimming Knife

With PCABS handle that features a forward position to assist with easy blade fitment and removal.

Supa-R

The Supa-R is a heavy duty cast metal handle particularly suitable for artwork, crafts and model making.

Supatool

The Supatool is a fixed heavy-duty cast metal handle particularly suitable for artwork, crafts and model making.

Professional Range Scalpels

Acrylic Craft Handle 5A

Especially for the Craft Professional and enthusiast, Swann-Morton has produced the 5A acrylic handle combined with a stainless steel bayonet fitting to provide the craft user with a firmer grip and more lateral strength and stability when cutting. The handle is compatible with the standard No.3 range of surgical blades

Acrylic Craft Handle 6A

Especially for the Craft Professional and enthusiast, Swann-Morton has produced the 6A acrylic handle combined with a stainless steel bayonet fitting to provide the craft user with a firmer grip and more lateral strength and stability when cutting. The handle is compatible with the standard No.4 range of surgical blades.

No.3 Handle sets

The Professional Range of blades and handles are produced with Craft 'Professionals' and enthusiasts in mind.

No.4 Handle Sets