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signcrafter
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I have olfa knives in all shapes and sizes. Love their snap blades. I had exacto knives when I was a kid many years ago and they were the standard. I bought one a while back and it just felt cheap so I wrote them off and will stick with olfa.
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These tiny little saw blades are dope… and it’s crazy how many uses you can find for them:
I’ve been using them to clean up 3D prints…
I’ve been using them to clean up 3D prints…
LeonardY
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Xacto changed their blades about 10 years ago. Every model maker was complaining that the blades don't last long anymore. I found they had reduced the thickness of the blade and the tips kept breaking.
We switch to an off brand that works better.
I personally use OLFA at home now. The brand is far more popular in Japan.
We switch to an off brand that works better.
I personally use OLFA at home now. The brand is far more popular in Japan.
Jeff
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My favorite Olfa. Haven't been able to kill it yet.
LeonardY
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They are way better than Xaxto razor saws.
this is the handle I have. It has a snap blade on one side and the saw on the other.
American Locomotive
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Discovered Olfa at Lowes actually. Was surprised to see "Made in Japan" on all of their knives. Their black "premium" snap off blades are incredible. Way better than just about anything else.
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They are way better than Xaxto razor saws.
this is the handle I have. It has a snap blade on one side and the saw on the other.
Oh boy… This is gonna coast me money.
VolvoRyan
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My wife is rampant in the sewing hobby. Olfa blades are all she buys for the rotary cutters.
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Cleave
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I've used Olfa rotary cutters for sewing for many years and they work very well. I work mostly with heavy pack cloth.
Jeff
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rmack898
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I’ve had this Olfa snap knife on my bench for over 30 years. I don’t remember where I bought it but wish I bought more than one.
GreaseDog355
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I have an Olfa 9mm snap blade knife on me at all times (clipped next to my trusty 20+ year old Winchester pocket knife) , one in each of my vehicles, a couple in each toolbox, and a handful in my bedroom. Super useful.
Reading this reminds me of an X-Acto knife I acquired somewhere probably 30 years ago.
Ever seen a holder like this? Push the large white button and the tiny blade comes out then push the small one on the side and it goes back in.
Found 5 habdles, will the Olfa blades fit in them? All these holders and no sharp blades.
Ever seen a holder like this? Push the large white button and the tiny blade comes out then push the small one on the side and it goes back in.
Found 5 habdles, will the Olfa blades fit in them? All these holders and no sharp blades.
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got2boostit2
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Basement flooded last August and I found my tool kit from 45 years ago with my mat cutting equipment. Imagine my smile finding that exact knife and blades! I had thought the movers stole it.
Good quality tools.
Good quality tools.
LS1-IROC
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I bought an Olfa Red Dot knife a few years ago for a window tint job. Love that thing, use it all the time.
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I don't need a pair of scissors and I'm still tempted...
My favorite light duty all purpose scissors are also Japanese. Years ago, I went to the Museum of Modern Art with my mom and while exiting through the gift shop, I found a display of Allex Office scissors. They had won some design simplicity award and I was drawn to them, and bought the smallest pair... I now have multiples.
They are super pretty to look at, stay sharp as hell if you don't abuse them, and I just love em...
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LeonardY
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That's an Exacto X-Calibre. They don't make the blades anymore.
They still make that exact model today!I’ve had this Olfa snap knife on my bench for over 30 years. I don’t remember where I bought it but wish I bought more than one.
OLFA 9mm SVR-1 Stainless Steel Slide-Lock Utility Knife
OLFA 9mm SVR-1 Stainless Steel Slide-Lock Utility Knife offers flexible slide-lock activation for easy blade changes and quick work of projects. Pre-loaded with 9mm ABS Blade.
olfa.com
Luckily it still has meat on it permitting me to re-sharpen
Here’s the secret to x-acto knives. They can be sharpened like any knife blade. You don’t need premium blades. Even new, they can be sharper. I have some that are as sharp as scalpels. Curved and straight blades of a couple different styles.
I’ve had this Olfa snap knife on my bench for over 30 years. I don’t remember where I bought it but wish I bought more than one.
Yep, I've picked up a few of them from Lowes.They still make that exact model today!
OLFA 9mm SVR-1 Stainless Steel Slide-Lock Utility Knife
OLFA 9mm SVR-1 Stainless Steel Slide-Lock Utility Knife offers flexible slide-lock activation for easy blade changes and quick work of projects. Pre-loaded with 9mm ABS Blade.
Japanese make really nice shears for sure.
However my favourite are British. They are more than most people are prepared to spend on shears. Don't have any photos so these are from their website, but I have the left-handed Ernest Wright Turton in the kitchen:
I got the "general purpose" in the workshop.
And I bought the stork as a gift for someone:
The Turton is about 120€, General purpose shears some 80€ and the Stork about 40€.
Very expensive shears but I really enjoy using them. For a handmade tool of this calibre, I just hope they don't get stolen.
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Japanese make really nice shears for sure.
However my favourite are British. They are more than most people are prepared to spend on shears. Don't have any photos so these are from their website, but I have the left-handed Ernest Wright Turton in the kitchen:
I got the "general purpose" in the workshop.
And I bought the stork as a gift for someone:
The Turton is about 120€, General purpose shears some 80€ and the Stork about 40€.
Very expensive shears but I really enjoy using them. For a handmade tool of this calibre, I just hope they don't get stolen.
They are so beautiful. I refuse to go look at them online in fear that I will pull the trigger.
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Found one on the sidewalk near Carnegie Hall. Recognized it right away. The blade was brand new too. Just some scuffs from people kicking it around. Some poor art student must have dropped it.My favorite Olfa. Haven't been able to kill it yet.
slodat
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The black Olfa blades are on a whole other level of sharpness. I have a dozen or so of the 9mm Olfa snap knives around the shop. I replace the blades with the black version. Easily most used tool in my shop.
Jeff
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If you give these blades the side-eye, they will cut you.
$16 for 50.
$16 for 50.
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I got inventory now…
slodat
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That's the one!If you give these blades the side-eye, they will cut you.
$16 for 50.
GirchyGirchy
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You just summed up this entire site in one sentence!
GirchyGirchy
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I bought one for cutting stuff on our big mat, including wrapping paper. It's just silly nice for what it is...has a locking safety button and a nice spring-loaded action. The blades have numbered tick marks so you can count of cm while cutting.
ALinCarolina
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Thanks to this thread I ordered a couple of those Olfa scissors. Work great especially with the fine serrations on one blade. Might be a challenge when it comes time to sharpen them but cheap enough that I shouldn't complain.
VT Tool Man
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On a trip to Japan last year with the family, we visited various hobby shops and tool stores. Among other things, I stocked up on various Olfa knives and blades. I also did the same with NT Cutter and Wave Corporation blades, knives, circle cutters, etc. Such precisely sharp tools.
Olfa seems to be the most available in the U.S. It certainly appears that some of the Tamiya hobby knives are made by Olfa, too.
Olfa seems to be the most available in the U.S. It certainly appears that some of the Tamiya hobby knives are made by Olfa, too.
The Olfa Works knives are so cool!Olfa Works from Japan