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A Brief History of Olfa Hand Tools

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Here at Prime Tooling, we are proud to be suppliers of the internationally renowned Olfa Hand Tools, such as the Olfa Trimming Knife Blade. Originating in Japan, Olfa have an interesting history dating all the way back to 1956, when their founder Mr Yoshi Okada developed his ground-breaking snap-off blade cutter. From the very first blade invented to the replacement Olfa Rotary Cutters of today, Olfa Hand Tools have developed over the years to become the handy, safe and functional product we ship all over the world.  In post-war Japan, Mr Yoshi Okada was working in the paper cutting industry....

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Knives & blades for hobby craft, modelling and art

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Prime Tooling can provide quality knives, blades & tools for many industries, including trades, crafts, and DIY work. Hobby tools and knives are ideal for carving, precision cutting and craft projects. Our excellent range of trimming knife blades, safety knives, Swann Morton tools, Stanley knife blades, Olfa knives, and wood working tools is second to none and our extensive range of branded knives and blades such as carpet fitting and floor laying tools, circular saw blades, pro Safety knives and spare blades is outstanding.

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Looking after your Stanley knives & Blades

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As experts in the manufacture and supply of knives and blades, Prime Tooling know how important it is to keep your Stanley Knives and trimming knife blades in good condition to ensure that they last a long time and remain effective. Looking after your knives before and after use is the key to keeping them in good condition, and storing them properly can go a long way to keeping your knives and blades in top condition for years to come.

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Knives & Blades direct from the Steel City

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As a Sheffield based company supplying professionals, businesses and individuals with a range of knives and blades, Knife-Point are proud of our Sheffield roots. Sheffield has a long history of quality knife making behind it, and our business is a testament to the Steel City’s fantastic reputation in the field of knife and tool making. Our selection of hooked blades and concave blades are second to none, and we will go out of our way to find the perfect knife or blade for your project. Our team of staff are committed to keeping the tradition of Sheffield knife making alive and well, and our range of products reflects this commitment.

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