Excel Blades K5
Score: 78/100
Olfa MA LTD-04
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Excel Blades K5 is a heavy-duty hobby knife designed for precise cutting in crafting and modeling, featuring a durable thick machined aluminum shaft and a 4-jaw aluminum chuck for secure blade positioning. It includes a shatter-resistant safety cap and a #19 carbon steel blade, making it suitable for cutting heavyweight materials like wood, leather, and foam boards. It is best suited for graphic artists and wood carvers needing heavy-duty cutting capabilities.
The Olfa Limited MA LTD-04 is a compact, cartridge-style utility cutter designed for precision modeling and crafting tasks. It features a 9mm black alloy steel blade with an auto-lock mechanism and stores up to five replacement blades within its ABS resin body. It is best suited for modeling use, professionals and hobbyists requiring precision cutting in crafting and detailed work.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
25.4 mmbest | 9 mm | |
| ↓ lower better | 181.4 g | 31.75 gbest |
120.65 mm | 198 mmbest | |
0 | 5best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Blade & Cutting(3) | ||
Blade Type | #19 | Alloy Tool Steel |
Blade Material | Carbon Steel | Alloy Tool Steel |
Blade Width (mm) | 25.4 mm | 9 mm |
Handle & Ergonomics(4) | ||
Handle Material | Plastic | ABS Resin |
Handle Type | Hexagonal | Compact |
Overall Length (mm) | 120.65 mm | 198 mm |
Weight (g) | 181.4 g | 31.75 g |
Safety & Mechanism(4) | ||
Retractable | false | true |
Locking Mechanism | Chuck Lock | Auto-lock |
Blade Change Mechanism | Manual | Back-insertion |
Blade Storage Capacity | 0 | 5 |
Application & Support(4) | ||
Suitable Materials | Wood, Leather, Foam, Plastic | Modeling, Crafting, Precision Cutting |
Intended Use | Heavy Duty | Modeling, Crafting, Precision Cutting |
Warranty | 30 days | |
Included Blades | 1 | 2 |
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