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The Genius of the Snap: A History of Japan's Olfa Corporation

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For anyone who relies on a fresh, sharp edge, the name Olfa is synonymous with quality and innovation. Founded in Japan, Olfa didn't just create a utility knife; they invented the concept that is now a worldwide standard—the snap-off blade cutter. As a specialist supplier of Olfa replacement blades, we know their story is one built entirely on ground-breaking design. The Lightbulb Moment: A Bar of Chocolate and Broken Glass The remarkable history of Olfa begins in 1956 with founder Yoshio Okada. Working in post-war Japan's printing industry, Okada was frustrated by how quickly cutting blades would dull, leading to wasted...

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Olfa blades - highest quality cutters and blades

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OLFA have been making cutters and blades in Japan for over 50 years.  The OLFA name is synonymous for quality, performance and innovation with the original snap-off blade invented by the OLFA founder, Yoshio Okada in 1956. Olfa blades are high-quality, segment-snapped blades primarily used in utility knives and rotary cutters. They are renowned for their sharpness and durability, making them popular choices for various applications across different industries. Here's a breakdown of Olfa blades and their uses: Key features: Snap-off design: Each blade segment can be snapped off once dull, extending the blade's lifespan and minimizing waste. Sharpness: Made from high-quality...

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Price comparison for 45mm Deluxe Olfa Rotary Cutter

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How much should you be spending on a 45mm Deluxe Olfa Rotary Cutter? Well, we’ve done a price comparison, so you don’t need to We searched Google on and listed the 26th May 2022 and found the prices from the top results for 45mm Deluxe Olfa Rotary Cutter, as most people would do when doing their own price comparison The prices listed below for the 45mm Deluxe Olfa Rotary Cutter were the current retail prices as listed on the websites. The Prime Tooling price was before the extra 10% discount you can get using the code OLFA10 at checkout (until...

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Have you got the right tool for the job?

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Forget what you have heard about a good worker never blaming their tools. The fact is that when you don’t use the right tool for the job, you can risk disaster. And when you are using high-quality tools, it can transform tasks from a chore to a joy. We have a vast array of knives and blades for every job imaginable. So how do you choose the right tool for a job? Research the task, and the right tools If you aren’t an expert, then don’t worry. There are lots of experts and many are happy to share their expertise....

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How Olfa’s innovation and quality create great craft knives

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Olfa blades and Olfa rotary cutters are not only one of the most distinctively designed you can buy they also come from a company with a record of innovation. Olfa’s name is even derived from the Japanese words for bend and break, a reflection of the snap-off blade they invented. The company founder, working in a printing company, found the blades they used for cutting paper became blunt quickly, but realised that other parts of the blade remained sharp as they were unused in the cut. Working from this observation he developed a blade with scored lines along the length...

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