I sort of need it for a stage design class I'm taking.

like a handle more akin to a traditional boxcutter?

Not exactly. Sometihng a little rounded that won't roll down a slanted surface and cut my leg. Handle should be a bit more of a rectangular prism.

this isn't x-acto brand but it doesn't roll at least?

Its definitely a good design, just not the type my teacher wants me to get.

I should email him and ask where exactly he would suggest buying it.

yeah that's probably a good idea!! does your school have a bookstore/supply store?

that's usually where i get my stuff if i'm not comfortable buying from a different shop

Yes it does, but they don't sell the type I'm looking for. Also even if they did I wouldn't buy it there cause they sort of have to ramp up prices there.

Campus is basically a captive demographic and all.

yeah that's true...

but yeah i'd ask the professor, then

He's a pretty helpful guy, so I doubt he wouldn't have some form of advice.

He's sort of like a much nicer version of the J.K. Simmons' character from Whiplash.