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

Use this knife for automotive window tinting and love it, knife feels great in your hand, is super comfortable because of the rubber grips and the clip makes it really convenient to carry in a tint apron, love this knife, am going to order a couple more as backups.

I love these knives. They are comfortable to hold & they are non-slip. They will fit in your pocket easily (no pocket clip). The blade is extremely easy to extend and retract. The blade can be retracted completely into the handle for safe handling. The blades are fairly easy to replace (no screwdriver needed). When the tip becomes dull, you can simply snap the tip off (be careful of flying metal). The refill blades are fairly inexpensive. BTW: the black blades are MUCH better than the silver blades. Ive used both. The black blades are extremely sharp and strong.

Where has this been all my life!?! I love the concept and Im surprised I was just now stumbling across it. If you cut a lot of cardboard/rubber/plastic and youre sick of constantly sharpening blades or replacing razor blades this is the primo solution. When it gets dull just break off the tip and youve got a fresh blade! **NOTE** Its not good at cutting through anything thicker than 1/2 or so, due to the blade design, and the blade isnt as sturdy as a razor. But if youre cutting through cardboard all day this is the tool you need!

Love it.

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.

The Olfa utility knife is amazing! I needed a really sharp, really safe tool. What a find!! It deserves all of lthe accolades from the reviewers who have used this product. Now I am chiming in with high praises as well. The safety feature is in place as the blade is moved forward, for this extremely sharp blade is automatically locked in. The Olfa...utility knife is very comfortable, and it is extremely simple to maneuver. For example I am using it to cut cork from a large roll that is 1/16 thick. I have used this knife to cut from left to right and vice-versa. This tool provides complete control, for the blade goes exactly where I want. Additionally, this blade makes it super easy to smooth out an uneven edge. (It is so sharp and so safe!!) I feel very confident now as I see my project resulting in a very smooth, finished product. If anyone feels wary about using a utility knife I urge you to try this one. I have found that it is in a class by itself! The advertising is 100% true, for this knife is exactly as described. FYI this utility knife is made in Japan. ~~~ Thank you, Amazon, yet again, for another excellent product. I highly recommend it.

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.

The designers seem to have incorporated many lessons from real world users. There is an intuitive aspect to all of its features. When I pick it up, it feels custom made for my hand. The anti-slip covering does what it is supposed to do. In addition, the functions of re-tipping and replacing the blade are very uncomplicated and safe.

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

My new favorite!