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

very good build quality. justifies the price.

I break a LOT of boxes down for our recycling effort. Previously I used an OLFA utility knife and was happy with the results--until I ordered the OLFA Rubber Grip Utility Knife. The leverage you can generate using this ergonomic rubber grip allows you to cut through large and tough cardboard boxes (think banana box) like a hot knife through butter. It of course helps that the blade is razor sharp, but the ease of use is really due to your ability to grip this knife in a way that automatically puts more power into the somewhat smaller cutting surface. No more repeating the cut to make sure that you get through the cardboard, no more bending of the blade as you try to make a straight cut. And its also useful on plastic, rope, rubber and a host of other items. GREAT TOOL!!!!!

These are great little knives. They are well balanced and wicked sharp. However, they keep disappearing. I suspect someone else in the family likes them too.

great product

Best utility knife ever!

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

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!

Great for opening boxes, mail, cutting down boxes and light crafts projects, especially cutting foam. Obviously not for serious cutting and projects. Just be sure to buy extra blades as they wear out relatively fast, but the blades are super cheap and very easy to switch out.

This fits on my pocket. this knife can be taken anywhere, and not look like a dangerous weapon. Would be really easy to use in self defense.

best in its class