Description
The Yato snap-off knife 18 mm with rubber body and slide lock is a utility knife with an 18 mm snap-off blade for cutting packaging, cardboard, plastic film, carpets and insulation. The body is ABS plastic and the handle is covered with a soft TPR anti-slip coating that keeps its grip even with wet hands.
The blade moves in a metal blade guide that keeps the blade straight and stops it wobbling when cutting. The blade position is locked by an automatic slide lock (auto lock): the blade stays in the chosen position without a separate screw and withstands up to 20 kg of pushing force before slipping. The lock prevents unintended movement of the blade both outwards and inwards, so the knife also suits cutting thick materials and narrow grooves where the blade can get pinched.
The blade is SK5 carbon steel that stays sharp for a long time. When the tip gets dull, snap off the dull segment and carry on with a new sharp edge. The knife takes standard 18 mm snap-off blades, for example Tajima snap-off spare blade 18 mm blades. For thicker materials, the same range offers the Yato snap-off knife 25 mm.
Yato snap-off knife 18 mm, intended use and suitability:
The knife is intended for manual cutting in professional and home use.
- Warehouse and logistics: Opening cardboard boxes, packing tape, shrink film and straps.
- Construction and renovation: Score-cutting plasterboard and cutting vapour barrier film, wallpaper, mineral wool and floor coverings.
- Electrical and HVAC installation: Opening insulation, cable trays and packaging; the slide lock keeps the blade steady in narrow grooves.
- Industry and production: Cutting films, foam, rubber and thin plastic sheets at the workstation.
- Office and home: Crafts, opening parcels and general cutting work.
Package contents:
- Yato snap-off knife 18 mm rubber body slide lock, 1 pc (blade fitted)
Yato snap-off knife 18 mm features:
- 18 mm snap-off blade, SK5 steel: Good cutting performance and a long life; a dull tip is snapped off at the segment.
- Automatic slide lock: The blade locks in the chosen position without a screw and withstands up to 20 kg of pushing force.
- Metal blade guide: Keeps the blade straight and makes the movement smooth.
- ABS body and TPR coating: A light, impact-resistant body and a non-slip rubber-coated handle.
- Light: Weighs only 90 g, so the knife fits in a pocket or belt holster.
- Standard blades: Takes commonly available 18 mm snap-off blades.
Technical specifications:
- Product: Yato snap-off knife 18 mm rubber body slide lock.
- Blade width: 18 mm.
- Blade dimensions: 18 × 0.5 mm.
- Blade type: Snap-off blade (segmented).
- Blade material: SK5 steel.
- Blade guide: Metal.
- Body material: ABS, TPR coating.
- Lock: Automatic slide lock.
- Maximum blade load (lock): 20 kg.
Yato snap-off knife 18 mm instructions for use:
Push the blade out with the slider only as far as the material being cut requires, usually one or two segments. The slide lock holds the blade in position automatically. Cut by drawing the knife towards you with an even movement and keep your other hand outside the cutting line. Cut thick materials with several light strokes rather than one forceful one.
When the tip gets dull, push the blade out by one segment, grip the blade at the snap line with pliers or a snapping tool and snap the segment off. To replace the whole blade, remove the back end and pull the old blade out; insert the new blade into the guide with the bevelled edge forward. Push the blade fully in for storage and transport.
Warnings:
- Sharp blade: The blade is extremely sharp. Keep the blade retracted when the knife is not in use. Never cut towards yourself.
- Snapped-off segments: Removed blade pieces are sharp; collect them and dispose of them in metal collection or in a closed container.
- Do not use as a lever: A snap-off blade can break under sideways load and fly off; do not use the blade as a screwdriver or a pry bar.
- No electrical insulation: The knife is not VDE insulated; it must not be used to strip live cables.
- Protective equipment: Wear cut-resistant gloves and, if needed, safety glasses. Take a damaged knife or blade out of use.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ):
What does the slide lock mean on the Yato snap-off knife 18 mm?
The blade position is adjusted with a slider, and locking happens automatically without a separate screw or wheel. According to the manufacturer, the lock withstands up to 20 kg of pushing force, so the blade does not retract when cutting thick materials.
Which spare blades fit the Yato snap-off knife 18 mm?
All standard-size 18 mm snap-off blades (18 × 0.5 mm), whatever the manufacturer.
What does SK5 steel mean?
SK5 is a Japanese carbon steel grade commonly used in snap-off blades. It is hardened, so the blade stays sharp longer than with softer steel grades.
Is the knife suitable for left-handed users?
The slider is on the top of the body on the centre line, so the knife can be used with either hand.
Recycling instructions:
- Blades: Used blades and snapped-off segments go to metal collection in a closed container or taped up.
- Knife: The plastic body goes to mixed waste or plastic collection according to local instructions; the metal blade guide goes to metal collection if it can be removed.
- Packaging: Cardboard to cardboard collection, plastic packaging to plastic collection.
