The Genius of the Snap: The Story of Olfa
Olfa, a Japanese brand, changed the world of cutting tools with one smart idea — the snap-off blade.
In the 1950s, designer Yoshio Okada noticed how chocolate bars break into neat pieces and how glass edges stay sharp. Inspired, he created a knife blade made of segments that could be snapped off for a fresh, sharp edge every time.
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