The OLFA® L5-AL benefits from X-DESIGN™ excellence, This means that it has a very comfortable, anti-slip grip, allowing you to use maximum pressure to cut, safely, The elastomeric grip takes a lot of the pressure off your hand, resulting in greatly reduced strain over long periods of use, The body is also re-inforced with fibreglass, for ultimate durability and resistance to everyday materials and solvents, The L5-AL has an auto-lock to keep the blade in place during use, and a hard metal pick on the end that can be used for opening cartons, opening paint cans, creasing wallpaper, and various other tasks, The stainless steel blade channel will remain rust-free forever, Pre-loaded with an Excel Black™ ultra sharp blade