OLFA 18mm Heavy-Duty Utility Knife (MXP-L) - Multi-Purpose No-Slip Grip Precision Knife w/All Aluminum Handle & Snap-Off Blade, Custom Cutting Depth, Replacement Blades: Any OLFA 18mm Blade

This is my second OLFA, I'd previously purchased the auto locking, click-advanced version which I've since misplaced and wanted to give this one a shot. It performs amazing, but you do need to spin the lock to lock it down to prevent slippage. When loose to advance the blade, it is completely loose and slides effortlessly with little to no friction until you lock it up. You could easily use the full blade, a couple blades, or just one at a time if desired but if you don't lock it, obviously you might be at risk of injury or unexpected reactions.Excellent blade and I'd get it again if needed, however if my job used a lot of back and forth in and out repetitiveness, I might stick with the click-advanced version of this from a time savings of spinning the dial to lock the blade aspect.

I was pleased to run across this item while I was looking for something else. It's better than I expected & it appears sturdy & well designed. I think it will be a valuable part of my tools for many years. I may have to get another one, as they come from Japan & who knows if they will still be importing them in a few years.Here's a tip too, superior cutting tools need superior blades! Use these blades: https://www.amazon.com/OLFA-UltraSharp-Black-Snap-Off-Heavy-Duty/dp/B00176HQ6W/ref=sr_1_24?crid=1AHKPIBH7RVQG&keywords=OLFA+18mm+Heavy-Duty+Utility+Knife+%28MXP-L%29&qid=1696744120&sprefix=olfa+18mm+heavy-duty+utility+knife+mxp-l+%2Caps%2C861&sr=8-24 They are more expensive than most, but they are sharper & hold up better. You want the blades that are black, with silver on the sharpened edge, not the ones that are all black.

I have had their L-1 18mm ratchet for 2 years and love it. Once I found out OLFA made a die-cast Aluminum unit, I had to have it! The way this unit feels in your hand screams quality. It can be used for light applications to very hard applications. With that said, if you are going to use this knife under heavy load, I would suggest getting the ratchet version. You can really crank the wheel down and make sure the blade is secure. Lastly, buy the OLFA BLADES.... please. I spent $20 on another brand and cut cardboard and it was painful. I swapped back to the OLFA LBB 18mm Ultra sharp heavy duty blades for $29 and its was way better. Night a day difference. Totally worth the 9 bucks more and you get 50 blades. The OLFA blades also come in silver if you want to save a few bucks and not get the black ones. LB is the Silver Blades and LBB are the black blades.

5.0 out of 5-Stars • The metal version is super sturdy. Highly recommended!

Is a lightweight with a good design

Japanese quality. Iconic design. Tough. Good materials. Easy to use. Very sharp blade. Not too heavy. Universal blade size. Expensive when bought here. Maybe 30%-40% more than I’d expect and want to pay.

A utility knife that gets the job done in tough conditions. Simple design and easy to handle. Beautiful to hold and use.

Olfa knife feels rock solid, the metal is really nice. I love the plastic ones so this one is a bit heavier but it feels very nice.I've quickly come across an issue where the knife does not always lock due to the screw placement which is very unfortunate. You have to be careful where you screw it down or the blade will slide. I've reached out to Olfa and they asked for a video/pictures, along with they'll replace it. This may be a faulty model.