The original snap-blade knife — a metal body that lasts for decades.
Last verified: July 2026 · scored by the Made to Last method
Expected lifespanDecades
Typical price$12
Cost per year$0.48/yr
Warranty~Decades
Olfa invented the snap-off blade in Japan in 1956. The metal-bodied knives use cheap replaceable blades and a solid frame that lasts decades of daily cutting.