Olfa Self-Retracting Safety Knife with Tape Slitter, 17.5mm, Compact Design - Yellow

The tape slitter is built into the knife housing and lets you score or slit packing tape along the edge of cartons or tape rolls. It’s ideal for opening boxes, trimming tape, and removing packaging materials without needing a separate blade or tool.

Key specs include a 17.5 mm blade width, a stainless steel blade, a retractable safety blade, and a compact overall design. The bright yellow housing enhances visibility, while the retractable blade improves safety when not in use.

Common use cases include opening cardboard boxes in warehouses, trimming and slitting packing tape on pallets or cartons, and performing light-duty cuts in packaging workflows without switching tools.

Ensure the blade is retracted before servicing. Access the blade mechanism per Olfa’s blade-changing guidance, replace with an Olfa-compatible safety blade, reseat the blade cover, and test the retracting function before resuming work. Always dispose of used blades in a proper sharps container.

Yes. The blade retracts into the housing when not in use, reducing the risk of accidental cuts. The tool’s bright color and ergonomic grip help prevent slips, and the integrated design minimizes the need to handle exposed sharp edges during routine packaging tasks.

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Choose this model when you frequently slit tape or open boxes and want a safer, integrated solution. The retractable blade and built-in tape slitter reduce tool-switching and enhance safety, especially in busy packaging environments.

Use the correct Olfa safety blades, avoid forcing cuts, replace dull blades promptly, keep the mechanism clean and dry, and store the tool in a protective sheath or case when not in use to prevent damage.

Look for available bundles or multi-pack options, compare price per blade or task, check stock availability for your team needs, and consider whether you’ll benefit from purchasing multiple units for a workspace or department.

Follow standard shop safety practices: wear appropriate eye and hand protection as needed, keep the blade retracted when not in use, cut away from your body, maintain clear cutting paths, and dispose of used blades properly in designated containers.

Yes. The design is ambidextrous, providing comfortable use for both right- and left-handed users with symmetrical grip and control over the retractable blade and tape-slitting function.