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Material	Alloy Steel
Brand	Olfa
Colour	Original Version
Item length	8.8 Inches
Handle material	Fiberglass,Fiberglass Handle,Metal,Rubber,Steel
Blade material	Stainless Steel
Item weight	3.2 Ounces
Blade length	18 Millimeters
Style	Fine
Handle type	Manual-Retractable

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Anti-slip cushion grip handle
Chemical resistant handle
Automatic blade lock
Metal pick for opening paint cans and removing switch plates
Comes with LBB ultramax blade

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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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Manufacturer	‎Olfa
Place of Business	‎EDGEWOOD, KY, 41017 US
Part Number	‎1072198
Product Dimensions	‎2.54 x 9.65 x 22.35 cm; 90.72 g
Item model number	‎1072198
Is discontinued by manufacturer	‎No
Size	‎18mm
Colour	‎Original Version
Style	‎Fine
Material	‎Alloy Steel
Pattern	‎Modern
Item Package Quantity	‎1
Handle Material	‎Fiberglass,Fiberglass Handle,Metal,Rubber,Steel
Blade Length	‎18 Millimeters
Included Components	‎........
Batteries Included?	‎No
Batteries Required?	‎No
Warranty Description	‎guaranteed forever
Item Weight	‎90.6 g

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ASIN	B000GIO2TG
Customer Reviews	1,565 ratings 4.7 out of 5 stars
�鶹�� Rank	#14,868 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #41 in Utility Knives
Date First Available	Sept. 16 2011

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Heavy-duty utility knife/cutter is an auto lock cutter and includes a stainless steel blade channel with a unique cushion handle which provides a comfortable and positive grip. Handle guaranteed forever. Comfortable, anti-slip professional performance utility knife. Chemical resistant handle. Automatic blade lock.

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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 quality, grip, and sharpness of the utility knife. They mention it's strongly built, offers a comfortable grip, and stays sharp for a considerable time. Customers also appreciate the functionality, durability, and ease of use. However, some customers differ on the blade locking.

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103 customers mention "Quality"103 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the utility knife. They mention it's easy to grip, cuts well, and is strongly built. Customers also say it's well-designed and heavy-duty.

"Great knife nice design and nice and sturdy. I don't need the metal section at the back but it's small enough that it's not a bother...." Read more

"I only buy Olfa if I buy utility knifes. Great product." Read more

"Bought this a few years ago for art and design school, super sturdy and have continued using ever since (5+ years)" Read more

"...It is really the best utility knife out there." Read more

46 customers mention "Grip"46 positive0 negative

Customers like the grip of the utility knife. They mention it offers a very comfortable grip, has a great rubberized grip, and is easy to hold. Customers also say the handle shape gives them a good grip for cutting through thick cardboard.

"Does the job, feels great in the hand. The rubber overmolding provides a secure grip so it won't slip out of your hands...." Read more

"...is easy to slide, stays in place with pressure, and the handle is very comfortable...." Read more

"...The rubber grips gives you a very comfortable and secure feeling when you hold this knife. I would recommend and buy this knife again if needed!" Read more

"Works really well, handle shape gives you a good grip for cutting through thick cardboard...." Read more

42 customers mention "Sharpness"42 positive0 negative

Customers like the sharpness of the utility knife. They mention it's super sharp, stays much sharper, and cuts well. Customers also say it slices through thick cardboard boxes like butter and cuts through dry walls easily.

"...decision, the knife feels very solid, the blade looks nicely and is very sharp...." Read more

"The black blade is very sharp compare to the regular model. I’m a lefty and I find the grip more comfortable while using the knife" Read more

"Great knives , best in the business. Super sharp and robust." Read more

"Soft touch, sharp knife, working great." Read more

36 customers mention "Functionality"36 positive0 negative

Customers like the functionality of the utility knife. They mention it works well, gets the job done, and has a good mechanism.

"Does the job, feels great in the hand. The rubber overmolding provides a secure grip so it won't slip out of your hands...." Read more

"Works great and get's the job done. I like the size of it, and the rubber grip is excellent...." Read more

"...the nicest box cutter available, locking mechanism is excellent and very sturdy." Read more

"Good price, works good." Read more

27 customers mention "Durability"20 positive7 negative

Customers like the durability of the utility knife. They mention it's very reliable, can take a drop without breaking, and the lock mechanism is sturdy. Customers also say the blade is much sharper and stays so longer than regular bulk blades.

"...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...." Read more

"Used it to cut my Chevrolet bolt bumper to install a hitch, perfect, strong and really sharp" Read more

"...Be carefull not to drop it on its tail on concrete, the locking mechanism broke. One in a thousand time bad luck. Overall the best." Read more

"Feels good in your hand. Solid but light weight." Read more

20 customers mention "Ease of use"20 positive0 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the utility knife. They mention it makes it superior, saves time and hassle, and doesn't require any tools to change the blade.

"The locking mechanism is really good and easy to use. Add the LBB-10B blades and you are set for business...." Read more

"Easy to use, easy to hold, strongly built" Read more

"Very easy to use, quick retracting action. The best part is the metal pick on one end. I use it all the time for work." Read more

"...It also does not require any tools to change the blade...." Read more

8 customers mention "Opening capability"8 positive0 negative

Customers like the opening capability of the utility knife. They mention it's ideal for opening boxes, packages, and cans of paint. They also mention the hook on the opposite end is nice for opening random things on the job.

"The grip is nice, the paint opener edge is very useful. The slide up and down is quick and practical. how the regular Olfa knife is much stronger." Read more

"...The paint can opener is a nice feature but makes the knife a little bulky carrying it inside a pocket...." Read more

"...Also ideal for opening boxes and even a beer!" Read more

"The only thing this is good for is opening cans of paint...." Read more

22 customers mention "Blade locking"14 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the blade locking mechanism of the utility knife. Some mention the sliding mechanism locks in place and is easy to use, while others say the locking switch doesn't lock well and is under their fingers as they grasp the knife.

"Incredibly sharp... This exalto is amazzzzing. The lock feature is perfect...." Read more

"...5. The blade itself has no locking mechanism to keep it in place when used with excessive force like one of those turning tighteners or something...." Read more

"...grip feels incredibly secure in your hand, and the auto-lock for the blade is rock-solid...." Read more

"...and the versatility of the slider, best olfa in my opinion, love the one handed locking!" Read more

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Josh B.
The King of All Utility Knives
Reviewed in Canada on June 16, 2025
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I've been tackling a bunch of DIY projects around my house in Barrie, and I was so sick of my old, flimsy utility knife where the blade would wobble. I decided to upgrade to this Olfa, and WOW.

This thing is a beast. The rubber grip feels incredibly secure in your hand, and the auto-lock for the blade is rock-solid. The blade it came with is terrifyingly sharp and has sliced through everything I've thrown at it with zero issues. The best surprise was the metal pick at the end – I thought it was a gimmick, but I've already used it to open a paint can and clean out a groove in some trim. It's a seriously well-designed, heavy-duty tool. Stop buying cheap knives that you'll just have to replace; get this one instead.

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Timothy
Very versatile
Reviewed in Canada on September 30, 2023
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This particular knife is one that I use daily and for several years.
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

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Sam & Den
Handy
Reviewed in Canada on September 3, 2024
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Easy to use, easy to hold, strongly built

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Tturbo
Great strength
Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2024
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Forget those wimpy cheap plastic box cutters or your kitchen scissors, just do it right the first time. If taken care of these will last a long time.

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Best olfa
Reviewed in Canada on August 27, 2023
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I’ve tried the slider blades and the knob blades and I much prefer the quick action and the versatility of the slider, best olfa in my opinion, love the one handed locking!

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4/5 Small Problems Here and There but Overall Pretty Nice
Reviewed in Canada on January 7, 2020
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My Use Case:
1. I mostly use this to shred cardboard and soft plastic packaging.
2. Occasionally used to cut hard plastics and very rarely scrape off things.

The Housing:
1. The Knife has a nice grip to it as it grips well with it's rubber material. I would appreciate it, if it had more ridges or shape to the grip but overall for my use it's no big deal.
2. The rest of the housing is made of plastic which I haven't had any issues with as it's lighter than it's metal counterparts.
3. The metal piece at the end has been quite useful for prying open things that I can't simply just cut at without risking damage to the thing inside and is a good inclusion.
4. The blade at the end is open. So if you pull back hard enough on the blade it will come out without even having to press down the metal at the end. This does have it pros and cons however my main issue is with 5.
5. The blade itself has no locking mechanism to keep it in place when used with excessive force like one of those turning tighteners or something. When the blade snags it snags and extends the blade.

The Blade:
1. The blade itself is very sharp and shreds through cardboard and plastic like it's nothing. The tip does tend to get dull but in comparison to other blades this has lasted way longer and stayed much sharper and only really dulled down with hard abuse.

Overall 4/5. Nice sharp blade, small problems here and there but overall a good product.

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Chris Tinkler
Perfect combo
Reviewed in Canada on February 1, 2024
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I keep loosing them and at that price 3 should last a week

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Kavienna
Best Utility Knife.
Reviewed in Canada on June 20, 2020
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This is by far the best Olfa knife. The knives that use the wheel locking system for the blade are awful. If you happen to keep the knife on your person in a pocket or holster, the wheel has a tendency to spiral itself loose, causing the mechanism to release the wheel and blade. This slide lock does not suffer that problem. I have used these knives for years and only seen the frame break once after steady abuse. The pick on the end is quite useful at doubling as a scraper, flat head screw driver or many other applications.

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Shih Tzu
Great purchase
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2025
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This bad boy has been by my side for 6 years and has been reliable every step of the way.

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Graham T.
This is the one
Reviewed in Australia on May 23, 2024
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Of all the utility knives I have used for marquetry this is the best.

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Matthew
Everyday knife in my toolbelt -- updated after a year!
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2020
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I have been using this knife for a year now -- updates at the bottom, the original review at top.

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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Flint_Ste.el
it's an olfa knife
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2023
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I think it's a good quality olfa knife, and the blades seem to handle the many things I throw at it.

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.

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Terrence Walsh
Sharp. Durable. Versatile.
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2018
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I always have a utility knife in my pocket. It gets used daily. Over the years I've had a few dozen utility knives. They must be alive since they wander away and vanish.

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.

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Very nice to use, great for cutting cosplay foam

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great purchase

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the one

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyday knife in my toolbelt -- updated after a year!

5.0 out of 5 stars it's an olfa knife

5.0 out of 5 stars Sharp. Durable. Versatile.

Great purchase

This is the one

Everyday knife in my toolbelt -- updated after a year!

it's an olfa knife

Sharp. Durable. Versatile.