Material | Alloy Steel |
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Brand | OLFA |
Color | Original Version |
Item Length | 8.8 Inches |
Handle Material | Fiberglass,Fiberglass Handle,Metal,Rubber,Steel |
Blade Material | Metal |
Item Weight | 3.2 Ounces |
Style | Fine |
Handle Type | Manual-Retractable |
Manufacturer | Olfa |
Part Number | 1072198 |
Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
Item model number | 1072198 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 18mm |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Included Components | ........ |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | guaranteed forever |
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OLFA 18mm Heavy-Duty Utility Knife (LA-X) - Multi-Purpose No-Slip Grip Utility Knife w/ Reinforced Fiberglass Handle & Snap-Off Blade, Replacement Blades: Any OLFA 18mm Blade
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Material | Alloy Steel |
Brand | OLFA |
Color | Original Version |
Item Length | 8.8 Inches |
Handle Material | Fiberglass,Fiberglass Handle,Metal,Rubber,Steel |
Blade Material | Metal |
Item Weight | 3.2 Ounces |
Style | Fine |
Handle Type | Manual-Retractable |
About this item
- RAZOR SHARP 18mm BLADE - Preloaded with LBB Heavy-Duty Ultra-Sharp Black Snap-Off Blade from Japanese tool steel for unmatched sharpness and edge retention. 18mm blade has 8 razor-sharp snap-off segments for industrial or construction applications.
- FIBERGLASS REINFORCED HANDLE - Chemically resistant, fiberglass-reinforced handle with wraparound rubber grip ergonomically designed for comfort and control. The stainless-steel channel keeps the blade securely in place for safe operation.
- SAFE AUTOLOCK CONTROL - Our knife is designed with safety in mind. The auto-lock mechanism allows the blade to retract into the handle. Tactile and audible clicks at each stop assure correct blade placement.
- MULTI-PURPOSE HEAVY-DUTY DESIGN - Perfect for tough and accurate cuts through drywall, roofing, flooring, and more. Also includes a multi-purpose metal pick for tasks like opening paint cans, removing plate covers, cleaning out caulk, and more.
- THE OLFA STANDARD - As the original inventor of the Snap-Off Knife, OLFA has maintained a standard of cutting excellence for our quality and durability. Pairing your OLFA 18mm Utility Knife with OLFA 18mm Blades will provide optimal results.
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Sold By | RSAB Ventures Inc. | M&S Distributors | V.D.Trading | heebaek | Zelikovitz Leathers | Harmony Japan |
blade material | Metal | — | — | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | — |
handle type | Manual-Retractable | Manual-Retractable | Manual-Retractable | Manual-Retractable | Manual-Retractable | Manual-Retractable |
style | Fine | Craft Knife | Modern | — | Retractable | Retractable |
weight | 3.2 ounces | — | 0.01 kilograms | 0.07 kilograms | — | — |
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Cut with Confidence
OLFA invented the first snap-off blade & rotary cutters. Since 1956, OLFA has delivered unwavering quality in every product.
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Are OLFA blades the sharpest?
OLFA brand blades are made with top quality materials, forged with technologies that stem from traditional sword-making.
OLFA snap-off blades consistently test sharper than other blades. OLFA Ultra Sharp Black Blades are 25% sharper than standard silver blades.
OLFA ENDURANCE rotary blades were independently tested and verified to cut 2X longer than standard rotary blades .
OLFA's Commitment to Safety
With hand-held cutting tools, quality weighs heavily on user safety.
Our knife and handle design always has customer safety top of mind.
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About us
In 1956 Mr. Yoshio Okada, the founder of OLFA CORPORATION, invented the SNAP-OFF BLADE CUTTER.
The inspiration for this incredible idea came from breaking off segments of chocolate bars and analyzing the snap edges of broken glass.
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ASIN | B000GIO2TG |
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Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #32,572 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #167 in Utility Knives |
Date First Available | August 17, 2005 |
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Fiberglass conjoined offers an anti-slip handle engineered of Fiberglass for strength, conjoined with elastomer for Acetone resistance and easy cleaning. The snap-off cutter features automatic blade lock and a built-in hard metal pick for opening paint cans, removing switch plates and more. Includes the OLFA Ultra-sharp LBB black blade. Fits any OLFA 18mm Heavy-Duty Blade. Auto-lock mechanism. Wraparound anti-slip rubber grip and acetone-resistant handle. Stainless steel blade channel. No tool blade change. Multi-purpose metal pick. Preloaded with an LBB black ultra sharp snap-off blade. MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER TO PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT., Lot of 1
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Features Anti-Slip Cushion-Grip Handle Engineered For Chemical Resistance And Easy Cleaning. Also Has Automatic Blade Lock And Built-In Metal Pick For Opening Paint Cans, Removing Switch Plates And More. Includes LBB Ultramax Blade.
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Customers like the sharpness, quality and appearance of the utility knife. For example, they mention it's a top notch 18mm utility knife, it feels great in hand and is well made. Customers are also impresseded with the ease of use, saying the thumb action is easy to use and adjust. They appreciate the value, and ease of opening and closing. Opinions are mixed on the lock.
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Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the utility knife. They mention that it is a top notch 18mm utility knife of the highest quality. They also say that keeping a sharp blade is easy and just takes a second to get a new cutting edge. Customers also say the blade glides very smoothly.
"...This OLFA knife is terrific. The handle is comfortable. The curve of the butt gives a good grip. The blade extends and retracts very smoothly...." Read more
"...It is easy on the hands, so handy to be able to extend the blade a couple of inches, and that strange metal tooth on the end has proven useful and..." Read more
"...Fits well in the hand and the blades are always sharp. Also, because it is a solid brand, the replacement blade strips are pretty easy to find...." Read more
"...The blades are incredibly sharp. Never felt anything like it. I'm now using this to cut 8-9oz thick veg tan leather...wow. Just amazing...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the utility knife. They mention that it is well-made, tough, and has a strong metal frame. The prying edge on the back is surprisingly sturdy, and it is reliable. Customers also mention that the knife can cut into more durable things like chipboard.
"...able to cut cardboard and foam easily, whilst being able to cut into more durable things like chipboard...." Read more
"...Also, because it is a solid brand, the replacement blade strips are pretty easy to find...." Read more
"This is a good quality knife. Interesting, I ordered the "old" yellow version, but the sent me the "new" orange color...." Read more
"...It’s an excellent knife, great quality and well made. Wanted an Olfa knife for a while now to have around the house to open packages and such...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the utility knife. They mention it's pretty awesome, perfect, and functional. Some say that it'd be the best in class if it was cheaper.
"...as well, and I have it hanging up as a dorm decoration because the design is cool...." Read more
"...Second, the overall design is well thought out. The blade control is great (I am right handed, lefties may not like it as much)...." Read more
"...With pliers, each segment of the blade snaps off very nice and leaves a crisp new edge...." Read more
"It feels good in the hand and the blade operates well with the slide button, which is more than I can say with many others." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the grip of the utility knife. They mention it feels great in hand, has a comfortable handle, and feels substantial in their hand. Some appreciate the ergonomics and the non-slip gripping material. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...This OLFA knife is terrific. The handle is comfortable. The curve of the butt gives a good grip. The blade extends and retracts very smoothly...." Read more
"...Updated Sept 2021 -- Yep, still REALLY like this knife. It is easy on the hands, so handy to be able to extend the blade a couple of inches, and..." Read more
"...Used in the shop multiple times per day. Fits well in the hand and the blades are always sharp...." Read more
"...Just amazing. I absolutely love these blades, and the rubber grip allows me to hold it similar to holding a pen when needed...." Read more
Customers find the utility knife easy to use. They mention that it has a nice handle, and the thumb action is easy to operate. They also say that it's simple to clip to the next blade, change the blade, and open and retract. Customers also say the blade locks hold well.
"...too often to count, and it still opreates smooth and the blade solidly clicks into place...." Read more
"...To change the blade, you slide it all the way down and out. Really simple. No room to hold extra blades...." Read more
"...Ultra sharp, easy to change the blade even though those blade changes are few and far between...." Read more
"i use this in my leather shop. The blade channel holds the blade firmly with very little wiggle room; good when you need a precise, straight cut...." Read more
Customers like the value of the utility knife. They say the features alone make it worth twice the price, it's a great cheap buy, and the blades are economical.
"...Very happy with this purchase. Worth the money." Read more
"...Razor sharp, durable, comfortable, and excellently priced. I've used it on matte board, foam core, card stock, laminate paper, and balsa wood...." Read more
"High quality genuine product for fair price, Blades are sharp and works great." Read more
"May be a little pricy for a utility knife but well worth it. Nice solid grip. Like the safety extension and the blade is very sharp...." Read more
Customers like the ease of opening and closing the utility knife. They mention that it's easy to open and retract the blade. They also appreciate that the blade can be snapped off with a needle nose pliers. Customers also say that it feels secure in either position.
"...With pliers, each segment of the blade snaps off very nice and leaves a crisp new edge...." Read more
"Love this utility knife. You can snap the dulled blade off and get sharp right away. Blade glide very smoothly. Very high quality." Read more
"...olfa knife, everyone loves the ergonomics, and this has the can opener on the backside...." Read more
"These things are so sharp, easy to open and comfortable that I keep coming back to order more...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the lock of the utility knife. Some mention that it's great, dependable, and firm. They say the auto lock mechanism works perfectly and makes using the knife easier and safer. However, others say that the locking mechanism isn't as secure as the twist-knob models, it doesn't always lock completely, and the blade lock will give way.
"...Never looses the lock of the blade at any length unlike so many other designs out there.But it, you'll like it!" Read more
"...The locking mechanism isn't as secure as the twist-knob models; most applications won't be a problem, but if you will be pushing HARD on the handle..." Read more
"...The mechanism is very secure and feels great to use...." Read more
"...It's just a simple utility knife that i needed. However, there's no locking feature...." Read more
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This OLFA knife is terrific. The handle is comfortable. The curve of the butt gives a good grip. The blade extends and retracts very smoothly. The blade (and the OLFA replacement blades) are the perfect example of "sharp." The coating on the blades seems to keep them cleaner so they glide through materials.
I have come to prefer utility knives with snap-off blades for most jobs. There is always a sharp cutting tip just a snap away. The long blades extend into odd places to do odd things like retrieving a small item from a crack. The long blades also flex quite a bit which makes flush trimming easy. That works for paint prep, too.
I recently had to paint the railing of a deck. A snap-off blade in a utility knife was the best tool for most of the prep work, with a little help from a standard scraper and a sanding block. The knife worked so well I only needed one sheet of sandpaper for 36 feet of painted railing, posts, and filler panels.
The back side of these blades is also handy as a scraper when you don't need super sharpness.
When Paul Seller talks about cutting a knife wall he could be talking about this utility knife. It's a great combo with a chisel and mallet on wood.
I'm very happy with this new knife. With a 50-pack of blades I hope this one does not grow legs and walk.
the body of the olfa knife is wierd, with a sliding knob that brings the blade up and down, and it does get a little stuck trying to go upwards more than one blade, but it's still possible to use. I have no idea if it's a fault of the product or a learning curve of not reading Japanese.
also, this knife is extremely portable, and fits nicely in a bag. the knife comes fully assembled, and I haven't tried breaking the blades or replacing them, so I do not know how that process will go. I think the knife is very versatile, being able to cut cardboard and foam easily, whilst being able to cut into more durable things like chipboard.
the packaging is cute as well, and I have it hanging up as a dorm decoration because the design is cool.
just be weary as it is in Japanese if you can't read that, but it does come with pictures on the back with instructions.
This "snap-off" knife replaced the traditional utility knife in my everyday tool belt. I chose the OLFA knife based on good reviews, and I like it a lot so far. It is so handy that it would take a some serious convincing to switch back.
First, it is great to have a sharp blade with a quick snap. The OLFA blades are really sharp, and seem about as durable as a regular quality utility blade. The non stick coating is great. I like that the blade can extend longer than a trad utility knife; handy for cutting thick and soft materials (foam, insulation, etc.) I would like the blades to be easier to find, but I just bought a bunch and will order more when I get low.
Second, the overall design is well thought out. The blade control is great (I am right handed, lefties may not like it as much). The rubberized handle is grippy and soft enough to save your hands. The strange tooth on the back end turns out to be pretty handy. I use it to open boxes, crease paper, open paint cans, adjust a gap when fitting trim, or even to smooth caulk or clean mud off your boots.
The only major disadvantage I notice is that you have to look at the knife to set the blade extension. With a regular utility knife, you can open it to where you want by feel -- this one you cannot. Something to think about.
Updated Sept 2021 -- Yep, still REALLY like this knife. It is easy on the hands, so handy to be able to extend the blade a couple of inches, and that strange metal tooth on the end has proven useful and versatile. If I end up using an old fashioned utility knife, I swap back to this one ASAP. The thing has been muddy, covered in paint, wet too often to count, and it still opreates smooth and the blade solidly clicks into place. If I lose it, I will order another the same day -- highly recommended!
Thanks for reading, and enjoy your work!
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The fin is the reason this knife gets the 5 stars. The fin can be used to open paint can lids, gently manoeuvre and drop in ceiling tiles. It can also tighten/ loosen screws.
There are many more uses for it. It is built strong and is durable. I haven’t had any break. I do give some away which is why I buy more.
It is a must have if you’re in the trades or generally need a good versatile knife.
Highly recommend