L-5 Snap-off blade knife

I recieved this knife for free and was asked to review it right out of the box I had noted the tip where the blade comes was poorly finished and had burrs but that was an easy fix the second thing I noticed was the Ratchet sticks very far out of the handle I found it irritating enough to take a hacksaw to it I love olfa products but this one just isn't meant to sit in coveralls the metal box opener/butter knife flathead gets hung up in my pocket making it very hard to remove when I need it I put it in my drawer but will not carry it all day everyday compared to my older olfa 1 inch blade it's a pain to keep clean or to mark with my name so no one nabs it other than that it's great just not for my needs

I absolutely love this knife. The ratcheting blade lock is really simple to operate and offers a sturdy safety mechanism. The blades are exceptionally sharp and seem to hold up. I was able to remove about 200sqft of carpet and padding with only a few snaps. Even better than the blade is the box opener on the back. I use this more than the knife itself because I don’t need to worry about cutting myself or gunking up the blade on tape. the ergonomics are also excellent - this is comfortable to use for extended periods of time.

I'm a roofer. Shingles, rolled roofing, cedar shakes, metal. I've tried using other knives other than Olfa. And have ALWAYS been disappointed in them. Olfa is the best knife brand there is, whether it be for your professional job, or your everyday tasks. They're very tough and are found in most stores. For a good reason, they're the best. Will never buy another brand of knife again. Especially after using this particular knife the L-5. With the black blades.Unbeatable.

I really like this knife. I have at least one in every tool box. I especially like the metal tool at the butt end. Super strong and useful for prying or opening cans and such. My only wish is that the blade some how didn't slide completely out if I accidentally don't tighten it completely. Some sort of safety or locking mechanism. I've had the blade and nob slide right out as I put it down. Other than that, I love it!

I wish I was a bit more organized in the garage. Most of my tools are all mixed together in drawers or the toolbox. But the one thing I can always count on when I need it most is the bright yellow OLFA utility knife. I can see it from across the room and it’s always sharp enough to do the job. The handle is great (in warmer weather my hands sweat), so the security grip on the knife is great. Highly recommended.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Being in the construction industry for 20 years I've gone through many different utility knives. I came across this one by accident as another trade left it behind. It has been my go to ever since! Blade mech is great, blades always top notch, but my favourite thing about is the prying handle on the end. Whether is opening paint cans, tucking carpet in or even mortar clean up for tile, it never lets u down!

I’ve had this knife for about a year now and I like how the back end of the knife works in more than one purpose! I mostly use it as a flathead screwdriver in a pinch, but it can also be used to scrape surfaces depending on what you’re scraping in some cases. I love the grip on the knife and I drop it far less than the ones without the rubber grip. A great knife makes for great work!

this is our go to knife for a display studio (advertising) where we fabricate a wide variety of mock-ups. Cutting ,scoring as well as detailed work are the basics of our routine. This is the preferred knife of my crew it is reliable and consistent especially when the pressure of a deadline is on us. As a prop and model maker having a scoring blade right there is a Godsend!