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Yellow and black snap-off utility knife with cushion grip handle

Olfa

Olfa LA-X Snap-Off Utility Knife 18 mm

SKU CH-B4WD-TWCGH

Heavy-duty snap-off utility knife with an 18 mm carbon-steel blade and cushion grip for cutting leather, rubber, cardboard, carpet and similar materials

  • Product typeKnives, Cutters & Snips
  • 18 mm snap-off blade extends cutting life with eight fresh segments
  • Heavy-duty carbon steel blade tackles leather, rubber, carpet and fibreglass
  • Cushion-grip plastic handle reduces fatigue during prolonged use
  • Slide-open mechanism allows quick blade changes without tools
  • Compact 7-inch length fits tool belts and tight workspaces

Snap-Off Utility Knife 18 mm

The Olfa LA-X is an 18 mm snap-off utility knife built for heavy-duty cutting. Its carbon-steel blade and cushioned plastic handle suit trade professionals and serious DIY users who need a reliable edge on site.

Blade Change Slide Open

The slide-open mechanism lets you extend a fresh segment in seconds without tools. One blade with eight segments is included so the knife is ready for carpet, drywall, wallcovering and similar materials straight away.

Simple Install No Storage

Installing a replacement blade is a matter of sliding the old one out and clicking the new one in. The handle has no built-in storage compartment so users must keep spare blades separately to avoid downtime.

How it compares

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Price $6.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 2,474 comparable items (median $23.99).

Specifications

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Brand nameOlfa
Product typeKnives, Cutters & Snips

Questions about this item

How often will the 18 mm carbon-steel blade segments need replacing when cutting carpet and drywall daily?

Each blade provides eight snap-off segments; replace a segment when the edge dulls, and swap the entire blade once all segments are used.

What stops the blade from extending further during a long, heavy cut?

The slide-open mechanism locks the blade at each segment; the knife body itself is the hard stop, so the blade cannot extend past the last segment.

Does the cushion-grip handle stay cool and comfortable during all-day use?

The plastic handle with cushion grip insulates the hand from friction heat and reduces vibration during extended cutting sessions.

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