The utility knife is a great tool for various occupations. From light office work to heavy duty factory work, having a utility knife can definitely speed up any work that involves cutting. The design of the utility knife lends itself well to situations where an easy to carry and light but durable knife is needed. This is most often a staple tool in factories, warehouses and other similar work places. The Japanese-based OLFA Corporation has knives and cutting tools their focus. They have been in the cutting tools business since 1956 and have pioneered the Snap-off Blade Cutter and its various modifications for the utility knife. With this innovation and a host of subsequent improvements, the OLFA Utility Knives lend credence to the company’s claim to having the “best cutting tools in the world”.
Since OLFA introduced the Snap-off Blade, they have made other great innovations to make utility knives more effective and better suited to the various uses that workers, contractors and ordinary do-it-yourselfers have for them. OLFA’s standard-duty Handsaver Auto-lock Utility Knife features their Cushion Grip. This is an easy cushioned grip that is acetone resistant for more durability. It uses a heavy gauge stainless steel blade for superior cutting, which renders it good for cutting thin to light materials and standard jobs such as wallpapering and caulking. This costs approximately 7 dollars. Other standard-duty utility knives from OLFA are the Pro-Load Utility Knife that houses up to 5 blades for continuous cutting and the Stainless Steel Graphics Knife made specifically for graphic artists’ work. For those whose work require quite a bit more in terms of usage and durability, OLFA’s heavy duty and extra-heavy duty knives provide that option. Utility knives such as the Heavy-duty Ratchet-Lock Utility Knife can be used for cutting corplast, gator board and even ceiling tiles.
OLFA has recently up the ante some more with the introduction of its X OLFA Design Series. The Heavy Duty Ratchet Lock Utility Knife from the X OLFA line combines its cushion grip with a comfortable anti-slip handle which helps immensely when it comes to cutting through thick material. With its ratchet lock and high quality carbon steel blade, this utility knife can cut through leather, rubber and fiberglass easily. This heavy duty variant of the new series is priced at 18.50 dollars. The innovative designs of other knives in the X OLFA Design series show the top quality of the OLFA Corporation.
All OLFA Utility Knives can be fitted with various OFLA knife blades which include that Snap-off feature to ensure that sharpness and durability of the edge is maintained. This keeps the utility knives sharp and functional without the need for grinding and smoothing out edges.
When it comes to innovation and function of utility knives, the OLFA knives are among the premier tools to use. All these knives and others from the OLFA Corporation can be purchased at various retail stores as mapped out by OLFA on their website or online.