Cut Through: The Tool That Broke Barriers

The first bolt cutter was designed in 1866 by Jonas Jönsson Byman in a small village in Jämtland, Sweden, empowering anyone to slice through bolts, chains, padlocks, and wires with ease. This iconic tool, still in use 150+ years later, hit a snag when a shady metalworker stole Byman's design and patented it first. Despite the betrayal, Byman's legacy endures in workshops worldwide, a testament to Swedish grit and ingenuity.