Olfa PL-1 18mm Auto-Load Multi-Blade Cutter

The Olfa PL-1 is an 18mm snap-off blade cutter with an auto-load magazine in the handle: push the slider forward to eject a used blade and pull it fully back to load the next one, with no tools needed (manufacturer-stated).

Olfa states that up to 6 blades can be stored in the handle and that the PL-1 comes preloaded with three LB silver snap-off blades. Refill blades are inserted from the back of the handle. The blade is held by an Auto-Lock that locks with a single touch, and it can be fixed completely by tightening the screw at the tip (manufacturer-stated).

The blade channel is stainless steel and the handle is fibreglass-reinforced. Olfa says it accepts most Olfa 18mm blades, including the L-SOL solid silver, LWB serrated edge, LBB ultra-sharp black and LFB ultra-sharp black speed blades (manufacturer-stated).

Where this product is used

• Cutting cardboard and corrugate
• Cutting carpet and linoleum
• Cutting drywall and house wrap
• Cutting plastic sheeting, shrinkwrap and tape

Features

• Auto-load system stores up to six blades in the handle (manufacturer-stated)
• Three LB silver snap-off blades preloaded (manufacturer-stated)
• Auto-Lock blade lock with a secondary screw lock at the tip (manufacturer-stated)
• Stainless-steel blade channel (manufacturer-stated)
• Fibreglass-reinforced handle (manufacturer-stated)
• Tool-free blade change (manufacturer-stated)

Key specifications

Selecting the right option

Choose the PL-1 when you want spare blades loaded in the handle so a used blade can be replaced without opening the knife. For a single-blade 18mm cutter with a ratchet lock see the Olfa L-1; for the 9mm multi-blade equivalent see the Olfa PA-2.

Related products

Replacement blades: Olfa 18mm LB silver snap blades and Olfa 18mm LBB ultra-sharp black snap blades.