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Safety knife Klever XChange

Art. no. H031O

At a glance

  • maximum personal protection
  • 100% goods protection
  • Blade change without tools
  • for cartons, film, strapping and more
H031O Sicherheitsmesser Klever x-change Profi-orange CURT-tools_1600
9.99€ net · excl. VAT

Prices in EUR, net – for business customers only. Shipping: €14 flat rate within Europe, free of charge from €300 goods value (Shipping costs, in German) · Delivery time on request

Quantity discountnet / pc.
from 20 pcs. (−3 %)9.69€
from 50 pcs. (−6 %)9.39€

BoxCutter XChange – with concealed blade and protective hook

Cutting depth 4.5 mm | Plastic housing | SoftGrip

The Klever XChange H031O is a safety level 3 BoxCutter with a concealed blade and protective hook. Finger contact with the blade is not possible before, during or after the cut.

The housing is made of high-quality glass-fibre-reinforced plastic with an all-round SoftGrip for a secure hold. The particularly ergonomic design sits comfortably in the hand even during frequent cutting – the knife is therefore designed for frequent use of up to 1,000 cuts per day.

The knife is suitable directly for right- and left-handed users, without any conversion. At only 34 g it is also a featherweight – barely noticeable, ideal for everyday use on the belt or on the eyelet.

The Klever XChange H031O is particularly suitable for adhesive tape, strapping (PP and PET) and stretch film – typical cutting tasks in logistics and retail. It can also be used reliably for cords and PVC film. For more, see our safety knives overview.

Highlights

  • No risk of injury: concealed blade with protective hook (safety level 3)
  • Robust housing: high-quality glass-fibre-reinforced plastic
  • Short cutting depth that protects the goods: 4.5 mm
  • Tool-free blade change: 4 different blade heads for the same handle, changed in under 6 seconds
  • Additional tool built right into the handle: integrated tape slitter at the end of the handle

Applications & cutting materials

Which materials is this knife made for — and where does it reach its limits?

Particularly suitable
Stretch film
Stretch film
Adhesive tape
Adhesive tape
Strapping
Strapping
Suitable
Cardboard – lids/flaps
Cardboard – lids/flaps
Rubber
Rubber
Not suitable Opening film/paper sacks · Polystyrene (EPS)

Knife know-how

The Klever XChange H031O combines maximum safety with a unique variety of blades: four different blade heads fit the same handle. The following sections assess all relevant properties – from safety technology and grip quality to the blade.

3 Fully shielded blade
2 Fully automatic blade retraction / protection
1 Automatic blade retraction
0 No additional safety
Safety level 3 · Scale 0–3

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All safety levels explained →
Further safety features Tape slitter
Cutting depth
4.5

Adjustable cutting depth: no.

Housing
GRPGRP + SoftGrip

glass-fibre-reinforced plastic, considerably more break-resistant than ordinary plastic at a similar weight.

Further features
Knife type: safety knife
Safety knives are designed for continuous professional use — usually with an automatic or manual blade guard that prevents cuts when the knife is not in use. The standard choice in logistics, retail and production.
Ergonomics: ergonomic design
Ergonomic design — the handle shape is designed around the hand position when cutting and reduces fatigue with repeated use.
Ergonomics: SoftGrip
SoftGrip — reduces fatigue over long shifts thanks to grippy, padded zones.
Ergonomics: left- and right-handed
Left- and right-handed — can be used with either hand, with or without conversion depending on the model, equally suitable for left- and right-handed users.
Weight: < 50 g
< 50 g — feather-light, practically unnoticeable when carried continuously, e.g. on the belt or in the hand. This model weighs 34 g.
Material: carbon steel
Carbon steel — higher sharpness and longer edge retention than stainless steel. Ideal for dry environments with a high cutting frequency.
Coating: uncoated
Uncoated — constant basic sharpness without coating wear, cost-efficient and proven. The most economical choice for standard applications.
Sharpness: normal initial sharpness
Normal initial sharpness — solid basic sharpness from the first cut, entirely sufficient for everyday use.
Sharpness: normal edge life
Normal edge life — usual service life until the blade is changed, in line with the market standard for this type of blade.
Blade safety: without snap-off segments
Without snap-off segments — continuous blade without predetermined breaking points, no risk of a segment breaking off uncontrolled.

Technical data

Safety level
Level 3 (highest category)
Handle material
GRP + SoftGrip
Blade type
K001
Max. cutting depth (mm)
4.5
Blade change
Yes - special feature: there are 4 different blade heads / replacement blade shapes for the same handle
Suitable for left-handed users
Yes
Eyelet
Yes
Dimensions (L×W×H) mm
160 × 40 × 10
Weight (g)
34
Packaging unit
1 loose
Certificate
none
Article number
H031O
H031O Sicherheitsmesser Klever x-change Profi-orange CURT-tools_1600
Dimensions: 160 × 40 × 10 mm — illustration is an example
Weight 34 g
Featherweight Pro Heavy
Size
Mini Standard Very large

Downloads & blade change

Everything about the Klever XChange H031O in two compact PDFs: the product flyer summarises features and applications – the technical data sheet provides dimensions, blade specifications and safety information. Both are free to download.

H031O Flyer

Features, applications and technical data at a glance.

Download →

H031O Technical data sheet

Technical data, blade change instructions and safety notes – DIN A4

Download →

Blade change – how it works

  1. 1 Blade change without tools
  2. 2 Press the black button and pull the blade head out towards the front
  3. 3 Insert the new blade head
  4. 4 Push in the blade head until it clicks audibly
  5. 5 Done – the whole change takes less than 6 seconds

Replacement blades

The Klever XChange H031O uses the proprietary XChange system – making it the only safety knife on the market for which four different blade heads are available. Choose the right head for the cutting task: standard for general applications, wide head for thicker cardboard, Extra Duty for longer edge life and hook blade for sacks and PVC. All heads can be changed without tools. All overview of all cutter blades.

Variants

The Klever XChange is also available as the H032O with a pre-installed wide head K002 – for applications that require thicker cutting materials or a larger blade gap of 7.6 mm. Both variants use the same XChange system and are compatible with all blade heads.

Alternatives

The Klever XChange H031O is a proven safety knife with a unique variety of blades. For users for whom cutting performance and edge life are the priority, we currently recommend the CB100 – it achieves over 4,000 clean cuts and is our most frequently recommended safety level 3 BoxCutter with blade change.

Accessories

Complement the Klever XChange H031O with matching accessories for warehouse and store: collection boxes for dull blades, lanyards for secure knife attachment, cutting rulers for precise cuts and holsters for safe transport on the belt.

Collection boxes

Collection boxes

  • for blunt blades
  • special closure
  • in 4 sizes
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Lanyards

Lanyards

  • “lanyard”
  • extra strong
  • up to 120 cm long
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Cutting rulers

Cutting rulers

  • with steel edge
  • high quality
  • with finger guard
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Holsters

Holsters

  • knife pouch
  • in 3 sizes
  • reinforced seams
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Frequently asked questions

The most frequent questions about the Klever XChange H031O – on blade change, suitability for left-handed users, safety level and areas of application.

How do I change the blade on the Klever XChange H031O?

The blade change on the Klever XChange H031O takes less than 6 seconds without tools: press the black button, pull the blade head out towards the front, insert the new blade head and push it in until it clicks audibly. Special feature: four different blade heads are available – K001 (standard), K002 (wide head), K002XD (Extra Duty) and K003 (hook blade).

Is the Klever XChange H031O suitable for left-handed users?

Yes, the Klever XChange H031O is designed directly for right- and left-handed users – without conversion or adjustment. The protective hook and the controls are symmetrical, so the knife can be guided equally safely and comfortably in either hand.

Which safety level does the Klever XChange H031O have?

The Klever XChange H031O achieves safety level 3 – the highest level in the industry standard. This means the protective hook is always in front of the blade, regardless of cutting angle or cutting position. A cut injury is ruled out by the design – even when pulling the knife out of a pocket or if it slips.

What is the Klever XChange H031O best suited for?

The Klever XChange H031O is particularly suitable for adhesive tape, strapping (PP and PET) and stretch film – typical materials in logistics and retail. For very high daily cut counts we recommend the CB100 as an alternative, which offers a considerably longer edge life. The H031O is also suitable for cords, PVC film and light cartons.

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