OLFA L-1 18mm Utility Knife
- Handle Type: abs plastic
- Blade Material: Carbon Tool Steel
- Handle Material: Abs,Plastic,Rubber,Stainless-Steel,Steel
- Material Type: Plastic, Carbon Tool Steel
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
The 18mm carbon steel blade fits OLFA's common standard size, though the mixed handle materials and light weight figure suggest confirming whether this is a full knife or a blade refill.
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ASIN: B0006SJAR0Model: 5003Category: Utility & Work Knives
Overview
The OLFA 5003 combines a carbon tool steel blade with a handle built from ABS, rubber, stainless steel and plastic. Its blade length is listed at 18 millimeters, matching OLFA's standard snap-off blade width.
OLFA popularized the snap-off utility blade, and the 18mm width here lines up with its standard-size blades rather than the narrower 9mm line. The listing's 5 gram weight figure looks light for a full handle, and likely reflects a blade or component rather than the complete tool.
- Carbon tool steel blade
- 18 millimeter blade width
- Mixed handle materials: ABS, rubber, stainless steel
- OLFA model 5003
Who it's for
Fits anyone needing a general-purpose utility blade sized for OLFA's standard 18mm knives. Not the right match if your OLFA knife takes the narrower 9mm blade.
Pros and cons
- Carbon tool steel blade holds an edge
- 18mm width matches OLFA's most common blade standard
- Listed weight seems too light for a full knife
- Handle materials aren't matched to specific parts
Performance notes
Carbon tool steel holds an edge through repeated snap-offs, and the 18mm width is the more common of OLFA's two blade standards, giving it wider compatibility across the brand's utility knives.
Specifications
| Brand | OLFA |
|---|---|
| Model | 5003 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.01 poundslower than 96% of 145 utility & work knives |
| Item Length | 0.7 incheslower than 98% of 125 utility & work knives |
| Construction & materials | |
| Blade Material | Carbon Tool Steel |
| Handle Material | Abs,Plastic,Rubber,Stainless-Steel,Steel |
| Material Type | Plastic, Carbon Tool Steel |
| Color | Yellow |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | guaranteed forever |
| Other details | |
| Handle Type | abs plastic |
| Product Style | Fine |
| Item Type Name | ........ |
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Frequently asked questions
What blade width does the OLFA 5003 use?
18 millimeters, per the listing.
What is the blade made of?
Carbon tool steel.
Is this a full knife or a replacement blade?
The listing's weight and material details are mixed, so check the product photos to confirm whether it's a handled knife or a blade component.