OLFA 18mm CL Depth Control Utility Knife – $10.00, Save $4.99
The OLFA 18mm CL Adjustable Depth Control Utility Knife with Flat Cutting Base is a specialty snap-blade cutter for precision depth cutting — notched edges on ceiling tiles, foamboard mattes, and similar materials. Best-fit shoppers are contractors, installers, and crafters who need repeatable controlled-depth cuts. At just $10.00 versus the $14.99 compare-at price, buying online here saves you $4.99, and coupon BENCH10 takes another 10% off — an affordable deal on a discontinued OLFA tool.
How to Use the OLFA CL Adjustable Depth Utility Knife
Set the adjustable metal depth guide to your required cut depth, rest the flat metal base flat against your work surface, and draw the knife along your line. The base keeps the blade perpendicular and stable; the depth guide stops the cut at a consistent notch depth.
How to Adjust the Cutting Depth
Use the ratchet-lock wheel to extend the blade, then set the metal depth guide to the desired exposure. The tool-free mechanism locks your setting so repeated cuts come out identical.
Ceiling Tile Cutting
This is the go-to OLFA knife for ceiling tile work: the flat base rides the tile face while the depth-limited blade scores and cuts notched edges without cutting through unintended material.
Discontinued Status
The 18mm CL was discontinued by OLFA in 2023. Remaining stock is limited, so this $10.00 deal is a buy-it-now opportunity. It uses standard OLFA 18mm snap-off silver blades for easy resupply.
Specifications
- Blade: 18mm heavy-duty silver snap-off
- Handle: durable ABS with stainless-steel blade channel
- Base: flat metal cutting base doubles as a staple remover
- Depth control: adjustable metal guide, ratchet-lock wheel
- Blade change: tool-free
- Applications: construction, MRO, specialty cutting
Deal Value
At $10.00 — 33% off — plus the BENCH10 coupon, this discontinued specialty knife is an easy add-on. Order online; free shipping on orders over $45.00, so bundle with blades or a mat to qualify.
