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

Been using this for work for several weeks. Excellent product. Sturdy and well made! I Highly recommend it.

These knives are excellent examples of something that is made and works very well. It fits my (and my wifes) hand very well, is easy to grip and holds the blade securely so that it cuts very accurately. Owning one of these spoiled me and I havent used the cheap $2 hardware store version since.

Though the product appears sturdy, I had the tip broken on the very first attempt to cut a 1” foam. Not completely satisfied.

Good product; good price.

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

It is incredibly sharp, comfortable, and works great. I have never had a knife this sharp...it is kind of freaky because of its size. I was able to cut the lid of a five gallon bucket in half without sawing back and forth; it just slid right down like butter. Because of the thinness and sharpness it is very precise. I use it routinely to make lateral incisions in PVC flextube. If there was any jagging, it would ruin the tube, but I can always count on this knife for big difficult tasks as well as small precise ones. The auto locking mechanism works well and the blade stays sharp for a long time. Replacement blades arent too expensive.

I need a small utility knife often and had been using cheap ones. These are a big improvement. Well made, with a smooth but positive action and a rubber grip that helps prevent slipping. You dont want a knife that slips in your hand. More than worth the price.

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.

Awesome cutting tool! Fits comfortably in my hand, and is easy to cut with. I like that the blade is extendable, so you can break of the used part as it gets dull (conveniently increases time between having to change the blade). I have purchased THREE of these I like them so much. I keep two in my main hobby room (mostly so I can reduce blade changing even further), and one around the house so I always have one handy.

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.