OLFA 9mm Precision Utility Knife (XA-1) - Multi-Purpose Retractable Precision Knife w/ Fiberglass Reinforced Handle & Snap-Off Blade

I use it for work. Great comfort grib for long work hours!

I really like this tool. I like the feel the look and the performance. I bought 3 total. I work a sign shop and constantly using blades so I can tell you these blades are a great buy

I probably have a dozen of these. Well made and comfortable to use.

Works like a charm, comfortable in the hand and feels sturdy. I use it mostly for opening packages, boxes, but have never felt it slip out of my hand.

I bought a couple of these and they just arrived. They are by far the best quality utility knives I have come across. In the past Ive had cheap little plastic ones, but these, for a little extra money, are far superior in quality. The grip is nice and the action of moving the blade is very precise. The blade moves nicely and locks firmly in place and then retracts just as smoothly. Its a tiny little thing that gets used only on occasion (mostly to open boxes from Amazon), but its so rare to be pleasantly surprised by the quality of an inexpensive product that I just had to give it a review. 5 stars all the way. A little more expensive than the cheapies, but in this case you get more than what you pay for. Im ordering more to give to friends - who think Im nuts to be excited about a $6 utility knife.

Ive got to say, out of every snap knife Ive used over the years, the Ofla Xa-1 1075449 is probably the best one I have ever had the chance to use. Not only is this the safest snap knife I have ever used, but its also the most environmentally friendly, easiest to clean and the only snap knife Ive ever used that could actually cut wallpaper, linoleum, rope and even leather. I really like that is how is made in Japan as well. But what I really like most about this snap knife is compared to other brands (Dewalt, Hyde, Craftsman etc) how much safety features were put in this snap knife. Not only is there a thumb guard with a anti-slip comfort grip, but there is also blade channel (made out of entirely stainless steel metal) when the knife protrudes. In addition, when the lever is pushed to make the knife come out, this knife automatically locks in to place. In addition, there is absolutely no delay in the locking mechanism either, providing maximum safety. But the safety doesnt end there, no not in the very least. In the event one wants to snap off a portion of the blade off, there is a removable pocket clip that functions both as a pocket clip, but also a blade snapper. Instead using another tool (or in the event no tools are presently around) your hands, this is much safer, quicker and will leave you with a perfectly even blade. I dont mean to make safety sound so vital, but truth be told, safety really should be a top priority in using any tool of any kind. In a era where work is needed to be done at a much quicker pace, having products that can provide additional levels of safety is really a plus. But I heavily stress, even though this tool has a vast amount of safety features, there is still a chance injury could occur given that this item is sharp, as it should be. In fact compared to the regular Ofla AB blade, this blade is 25% sharper. But before any more progress is made, it should be noted with this particular model comes with the ABB blade. The finish on this blade is very similar to black oxide finishes that are common in drill bits and some of Klein Tools products. There are three types of blades, AB, ABB and lastly ABS, these blades are interchangeable to change them is very simple and is entirely tool free. The AB blade is a standard blade, the ABB blade is 25% sharper and has a black oxide finish and the ABS blade is entirely made out of entirely stainless steel metal with a secondary stainless steel finish as well. What is nice about ALL these blades is that they are environmentally friendly due to the 2 snap edge system. This provides 10% less waste in landfills than regular snap off blades. In a world where landfills are steady becoming more and more full, any way to be environmentally friendly is always a good choice. I really like the fact this tool is also Acetone resistant as well. Not only does this make the tool last longer, this also makes the tool appearance much nicer as well. Ask any contractor, do it your self person (DIY) or an engineer and theyll likely agree that having a tool that lasts longer is worth getting. This isnt the first tool Ive bought from Olfa and every tool Ive bought from has held up exceptionally well and not once have Ive ever had a single issue with any of their products. I cant say this about every product Ive ever bought, but Ofla remains to be one of very few companies that truly produce premium level tools for reasonable prices. I highly recommend this tool to anyone who is looking for a snap knife either for home, industrial and even contractor usage.

Ive been using a utility knife to cut foam core boards for a project which wear out after a couple small cuts causing the foam to tear resulting in ugly edges. I would swap blades every couple passes. I came across this looking for something better and I gotta say this is a life saver. I still havent had to break off a blade yet as it is retaining its sharpness so well. With all the cutting I have done i would have used 10 utility blades by now, yet this initial blade is still flawlessly working. Will buy again... assuming these even start to dull eventually.

Very sharp, easy to handle as long youre deliberate with your movements

I bought both the 9mm and 18mm Olfa utility knives for sharpening artist pencils. This one works great for my pastel and charcoal pencils since has the smaller blade -- and I am less likely to put too much pressure on the core with the smaller blade. Im happy with my purchase. I have used this 9mm one in my travel kit for pencils as well. They both perform as expected. This one works better with softer wood casings on pencils.

These are handy little knives. Have them in multiple drawers and tool boxes.