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

Great little knife. The mechanism is smooth to deploy and retract. The rubber surface is nice and grippy for precise control. The black blades that come with these knives are scalpel-sharp. Really, scary sharp. For being under 10 bucks, this knife is a great deal.

Very good product. Easy to use and good grip.

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.

I got this OLFA XA-1 after my beloved OLFA SVR-2 9mm Stainless Steel Auto-Lock Utility Knife was confiscated by an airport officer. I took the blade out and thought it was good enough. But officer insisted on confiscating it anyways on the basis of it still looked like a knife and made a (threatening) clicking noise. I got this model because it was cheaper replacement and would be a little less painful if I stupidly take this to an airport again or if it decided to walk away from me. Actually, this model is much more comfortable to use. Because the handle is larger and more ergonomic its much easier to hold. Sure, its plastic and not as attractive as all stainless steel SVR-2 but it has stainless steel blade channel so it should be as durable and more practical. The only downside it is a bit bulkier. update: Dec 18, 2013 well, this thing decided to walk away from me after 3 months and now i have to get another knife. but now the price has almost doubled and price difference is only $1 with SVR-2, i may pick up the svr-2 again. XA-1 was more practical knife but svr-2 just looked nicer and made me more proud using it. i dont understand why the price on amazon changes so much so fast though.

I couldnt believe how amazing this utility knife really is. After many years of building model kits without one, the difference is astonishing! Cuts through plastic like butter. Great for shaving off the last bit of nub on the piece before sanding. Having the rubber grip really helps. If I had to I would definitely buy this again!

Maybe I am just used to a very cheaply made box cutter...but this thing is such a nice tool! Very well made and the rubber grip is a nice touch.

Great quality blade very easy to hold and make precision cuts with.

Best utility knife ever!

Well-balanced box cutter. Couldnt ask for a better light weight cutter.

I wish it had a rubber tip where the blade rests. Im going to be cutting vynil on cars and being able to press the knife on car body line gaps would make things easier, but otherwise a fine knife.