Hyper L-Type Cutter Knife X-Design Series / OLFA

• Blade type: Large snap-off blade
• Lock type: Screw-lock
• Grip: Double-injection molded rubber (X-Design)
• Body material: Glass fiber reinforced polypropylene + elastomer resin
• Blade material: Alloy tool steel
• Rear claw: Yes, for opening packages and paint can lids
• Packaging: Blister pack
• Colors available: Standard, Gray

OLFA's Hyper Series was developed around a single question: what does a cutter handle need to feel like when you're applying real force? The answer is the X-Design, a cross-axis grip geometry that resists rotation in the hand and keeps the blade tracking true even through thick cardboard, plywood, or layered materials.

The double-injection molded rubber grip bonds a hard polypropylene skeleton with a softer elastomer surface, so the rigidity is there when you push, and the compliance is there so your hand doesn't fatigue. The body resin is glass fiber reinforced, which stiffens the whole assembly and reduces flex at the blade neck.

The rear claw is a detail that reflects OLFA's attention to jobsite reality. Cutters spend a lot of time near boxes and paint cans, and having a pry tool integrated into the handle means one less thing to reach for. The screw-lock, rather than a slider or auto-lock, gives a definitive mechanical stop so the blade doesn't creep under load.