That L-1 is the gold standard of snap off knives. I had been scouring the earth for the best utility knife. All day at work, I cut open and break down boxes, literal hundreds of boxes a day, non-stop. I bought all different kinds of knives from different websites and some of them worked ok but none really "ticked all the boxes". Then I found an old beat up L-1 lying around the my workplace and ended up using it the next day. I completely fell in love. It is what I never knew I wanted until I was forced to use it. I feel soo ridiculous for buying all those other expensive obscure knives. This thing (L-1) is the perfect synthesis of materials and execution. I actually don't buy new blades. I use a Lansky TurnBox and resharpen the same blade every day. The super thin snapoff blades are super easy to resharpen. I takes 2 minutes.
The German made knife you rehandled, isn't just a heirloom knife ,it's one of the best knifemakers in the world. Actually, they make the best Chef's knives to this day!!! The handle came out awesome!!! The brass liners look great, the wood fit the vintage blade perfect too!!! It will serve your kids and their kids too, I'm sure for that!!!
Actually Carbon steel (the ones that rust) are totally superior in terms of edge retention and strength. If you won't be using them in area with water I would always steer you towards Carbon steel.
I think it will be cheaper if you use grit 1000 dry/wet sandpaper stick it on something flat that you can carry around and use it as portable sharpener and always rinse the knife with tap water everytime you use it in corrosive environment. But for me OLFA L5 AL with a stainless steel blade would be much more practical to use as a fishing knife.
Knipex’s pliers wrenches and water pump pliers are some of my most beloved and most used tools! 🇩🇪 Also, even though they are not manufactured in Deutschland, Wera’s Hex-Plus hex keys are my most used hex wrenches!
Yes Olfa was the original. Been using Olfa for decades with good performance. Customer service went the distance for me too. No reason to go with a copycat. Keep them clean and lightly oiled they'll work like new for decades.
@@ccbowersHello, could you tell me the differences between the fake and the original NT CUTTER A-300GRP, if there are any. I just want to buy one for myself, but I'm afraid of getting a fake(
@@7Lucky7Man7 Good question, but I think you may have misunderstood my comment. I meant the brand "NT Cutter" is a quality brand, not like other cheap brands you may see on Amazon. I doubt you'll find fake versions of their cutters labeled "NT Cutter" because they are a niche brand, not too expensive, and not widely known outside of their niche. But I'd still be careful with whom you buy from ( by store reputation). I have both Olfa and NT cutter snap blade cutters and they are all very good.
@@7Lucky7Man7 BTW, I do not own that NT cutter A-300grp, but I do have the similar sized all metal (but slimmer with no grip) AD-2P (also has a steeper angle blade) and it is very good. I also own an Olfa more similar to the NT cutter model you mentioned and it is also very good. You can't go wrong with the snap blade cutters by both of these brands. I'd avoid the all-plastic versions though, if possible.
I only recently found out how good Olfa knives are. I've seen them for years, but I only found out about their history in the last month. I used to think they were just like any other snap-off utility knife on the market. I had no clue they invented the snap-off blade design way back in 1956. Ever since then I've been buying a lot of their models, just to have a nice little collection of them, all starting with the L-1.
Based on my experience with NT Cutter L-500RP and L-500GP when compared to OLFA it seems that NT Cutter have more blades movement especially when the blade fully extended like when i use serated or saw blades.
That L-1 is the gold standard of snap off knives.
I had been scouring the earth for the best utility knife.
All day at work, I cut open and break down boxes, literal hundreds of boxes a day, non-stop.
I bought all different kinds of knives from different websites and some of them worked ok but none really "ticked all the boxes".
Then I found an old beat up L-1 lying around the my workplace and ended up using it the next day. I completely fell in love. It is what I never knew I wanted until I was forced to use it. I feel soo ridiculous for buying all those other expensive obscure knives. This thing (L-1) is the perfect synthesis of materials and execution.
I actually don't buy new blades.
I use a Lansky TurnBox and resharpen the same blade every day.
The super thin snapoff blades are super easy to resharpen. I takes 2 minutes.
Thanks for the story. Maybe I’ll try sharpening the blade after a while
The German made knife you rehandled, isn't just a heirloom knife ,it's one of the best knifemakers in the world. Actually, they make the best Chef's knives to this day!!! The handle came out awesome!!! The brass liners look great, the wood fit the vintage blade perfect too!!! It will serve your kids and their kids too, I'm sure for that!!!
Thanks so much!
Cant go wrong with "Made in Japan"
It’s virtually universally true!
Thanks for the review and nice work on the chef knife
Thanks brother!
Thoses are the bomb! the serrations act almost like an automatic feeder, they're amazing
I had the Olfa craft knife to use for cutting bait fish when seawater fishing. Make sure you get the stainless steel replacement blades when buying.
I’ll keep that in mind! Thanks
Actually Carbon steel (the ones that rust) are totally superior in terms of edge retention and strength. If you won't be using them in area with water I would always steer you towards Carbon steel.
I think it will be cheaper if you use grit 1000 dry/wet sandpaper stick it on something flat that you can carry around and use it as portable sharpener and always rinse the knife with tap water everytime you use it in corrosive environment.
But for me OLFA L5 AL with a stainless steel blade would be much more practical to use as a fishing knife.
I could watch this on 16-hour loop
😂 thanks!
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Knipex’s pliers wrenches and water pump pliers are some of my most beloved and most used tools! 🇩🇪 Also, even though they are not manufactured in Deutschland, Wera’s Hex-Plus hex keys are my most used hex wrenches!
Yes Olfa was the original. Been using Olfa for decades with good performance. Customer service went the distance for me too. No reason to go with a copycat. Keep them clean and lightly oiled they'll work like new for decades.
I always gravitate back to Olfa. Fantastic products!
NT cutters are great. Very well made. I'd buy whoever had a better price. This is not the same situation as cheap knock-off products on Amazon.
@@ccbowersHello, could you tell me the differences between the fake and the original NT CUTTER A-300GRP, if there are any. I just want to buy one for myself, but I'm afraid of getting a fake(
@@7Lucky7Man7 Good question, but I think you may have misunderstood my comment. I meant the brand "NT Cutter" is a quality brand, not like other cheap brands you may see on Amazon. I doubt you'll find fake versions of their cutters labeled "NT Cutter" because they are a niche brand, not too expensive, and not widely known outside of their niche.
But I'd still be careful with whom you buy from ( by store reputation). I have both Olfa and NT cutter snap blade cutters and they are all very good.
@@7Lucky7Man7 BTW, I do not own that NT cutter A-300grp, but I do have the similar sized all metal (but slimmer with no grip) AD-2P (also has a steeper angle blade) and it is very good. I also own an Olfa more similar to the NT cutter model you mentioned and it is also very good. You can't go wrong with the snap blade cutters by both of these brands. I'd avoid the all-plastic versions though, if possible.
I only recently found out how good Olfa knives are. I've seen them for years, but I only found out about their history in the last month. I used to think they were just like any other snap-off utility knife on the market. I had no clue they invented the snap-off blade design way back in 1956.
Ever since then I've been buying a lot of their models, just to have a nice little collection of them, all starting with the L-1.
I love every product I’ve bought from them!
Based on my experience with NT Cutter L-500RP and L-500GP when compared to OLFA it seems that NT Cutter have more blades movement especially when the blade fully extended like when i use serated or saw blades.
Maybe NT Cutters are made with larger tolerances. Olfa seems to be very precise with their manufacturing.
OLFAの創業者が「utility knife」を世界で初めて開発して、NT Cutterが「utility knife」を世界で初めて商品化した。
両方の会社の歴史が好きですよね。歴史のある工具を使うと、ほっこりした気持ちになりますね。コメントありがとう、工具兄弟！
That A-400 is nice.
I have the Olfa scissors and they are awesome.
The A-400 one will probably see the most use! Seems very handy.
Excelente
Thanks
That Olfa craft knife can be had for like $3 where I live. Insane value for money. This is why I love Japanese engineering.
Encredible value! And I believe you can buy replacement blades!
I can get it for $2 where I live
Damn, it cost me $7. Looks like I got ripped off in import and sales margins
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Can you please help me to make sure if the wheel on OLFA HOK-1/107B can be used on OLFA CK-2/34B?
I have no idea! I’m sorry!
Kds better than olfa
Muratec kds… I’m sure they’re fine. Olfa is definitely the OG since they invented the snap off blade.
@@BrandoDamo at start olfa is soo sharp then blind soo fast but kds is more stabil and they keep sharpness longer than olfa.I prefer kds