OLFA Corporation, founded in 1956 in Osaka, Japan by Yoshio Okada, transformed the cutting tool industry with the invention of the world's first snap‑off blade utility knife, inspired by chocolate bar segments and broken glass edges. This innovation set a new global standard for precision and convenience.

In 1979, OLFA introduced the world's first rotary cutter, revolutionizing fabric and craft cutting and becoming an essential tool in quilting and sewing. Today, OLFA continues to uphold its core values of safety, precision, and durability, offering a wide range of knives, cutters, blades, and accessories trusted worldwide in construction, crafts, sewing, design, and everyday use.