OLFA Cutting Tool Range — Quick Reference
OLFA invented the SNAP-OFF BLADE in 1956 — remains BENCHMARK for system. Long blade scored across in segments — when tip dulls, snap off + reveal fresh sharp edge. Workshop + packaging + craft standard.
| OLFA Product | Best For |
|---|---|
| OLFA Snap-Off Knife (9mm Small) | Cardboard + paper + light cutting |
| OLFA Snap-Off Knife (18mm Heavy) | Heavy cardboard + insulation + wallpaper |
| OLFA Auto-Lock / Ratchet Lock | Premium snap-off + worker safety |
| OLFA Replacement Blades (9mm/18mm) | Standard + heavy-duty + stainless |
| OLFA Black Premium Blades | Extended life — production use |
| OLFA Hook Blade | Carpet + roofing + cutting toward worker |
| OLFA Rotary Cutter | Fabric + craft + precision curves |
Why OLFA: Original snap-off blade system + Japanese precision quality. Workshop standard for utility cutting. Brand: OLFA. Companion: knives + blades, Tajima, hand tools.
OLFA Cutting Tools
OLFA invented the snap-off blade in 1956 and remains the benchmark for the system. The principle is simple — a long blade scored across in segments, so a dull section snaps off cleanly to expose a fresh sharp edge. AIMS Industrial supplies the OLFA range for tradespeople, packaging operators, signwriters, and anyone who needs a sharp blade on demand without sharpening.
The OLFA range at AIMS
- Standard snap-off knives — A-series (small) and L-series (large) handles in plastic, metal, and rubberised grip
- Heavy-duty knives — auto-lock and ratchet-lock mechanisms for demanding work
- Rotary cutters — for fabric, leather, vinyl, and pattern cutting
- Specialty knives — touch-knife, hook-blade, scraper-blade, and graphic art tools
- Replacement blades — single-edge, dual-edge, and segmented blades in carbon, stainless, and tungsten
Why OLFA
The blade quality is the difference. OLFA blades are precision-ground from high-carbon tool steel and segmented to break cleanly along the score line — not crumble or splinter. The handles are designed around safety: auto-lock mechanisms prevent accidental release, and the blade-disposal containers (also stocked here) keep used segments out of bins where they cause injury.
Choosing the right knife
For light-duty work like opening boxes and trimming tape, an A-series 9mm knife is the right tool. For heavier work like cutting carpet, vinyl, or thick cardboard, the L-series 18mm with auto-lock gives more blade depth and safer handling. For signwriting and graphic work, the rotary cutters and specialty blades suit specific cuts that a straight knife can't handle.
Need to spec OLFA for a workplace, or sourcing replacement blades in bulk? contact our team for trade pricing and pack options.