Olfa Cutter History
Birth of OLFA cutter
In 1956 Mr.Y.Okada, the founder of OLFA CORPORATION, invented the world's first SNAP-OFF BLADE CUTTER.
The inspiration for this incredible idea came from breaking off segments of chocolate bars and analyzing the snap edges of broken glass.
This unique invention has since become a worldwide best seller and is commonly referred to as an OLFA CUTTER.
WORLD’S FIRST SNAP-OFF BLADE CUTTER - 1956
Circular blade rotary cutter for fabric
Yoshio Okada also invented the world's first rotary cutter.
It revolutionized how people cut fabric by switching them from using scissors to rolling a circular blade over the material.
OLFA's rotary cutters are used around the world today by quilters.
The OLFA Logo
The name of “OLFA” comes from two Japanese words, which, when translated, mean “to break a blade”.The OLFA parallelogram logo is taken from the shape of a snap-off blade.
Customer Reviews
Great Product, most useful Olfa website on the internet, local to home was able to collect from Birmingham outlet, olfa spare blades for the scraper and other olfa cutters i have
Olfa tools, always the best
Quality product, prompt delivery
Great quality and will save me working with blades getting more & more blunt.
Fast Delivery..thanks
Perfect. Excellent quality.
I have been wanting to buy a new snap-off 18mm utility knife for a number of years. I have two old ones where the blade had started to slip. I purchased a cheap version on Amazon, and returned it as it was even worse. I then came across the name of "Olfa", and the fact that they actually invented the idea of the snap-off blade. I purchased my first Olfa knife and I am delighted with it. I wish I had discovered them years ago. I am only a little older that the first Olfa snap-off knife. If I ever have to buy another snap-off knife in the future (maybe a 9mm version) it will certainly be from Olfa. I wish I found you earlier!
Great products, well packed and super speedy delivery
Just what i need, Spare Blades for my Olfa tool
Fast Delivery
Excellent tool
Excellent tool, Stainless steel aswell
This was my first purchase from Olfa and it lived up to my expectations, excellent quality at a reasonable price and extremely quick delivery. I will definitely recommend Olfa products.
I have used Olfa products before and this mat lived up to expectations. Speedy delivery is appreciated and the packaging was so easy to get into. I'm very happy with my purchases.
I have had the OlfaL-1 Heavy duty Craft cutter for many years and required another two as they are the best and the blades are very sharp.
very sharp and last long time
Perfect tool for what i need.. quick delivery
Best knifes ever purchased. very sharp and last long time
Excellent service from this company
As a hobby crafter I do not use the quantity of items required by commercial business, but nevertheless receive excellent service from this company. The precision cutting and handling makes this the best knife I have ever used for my crafting and I expect the replacement blades to be of the same standard.
