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sewcrazygirl 02-07-2010 08:40 PM

what is your favorite rotary cutter? Which one is the easiest to change the blades one??

vicki75 02-07-2010 08:45 PM

My favorite is the Martelli rotary cutter. Easy to hold, easy to change the blade, and my hand doesn't cramp. I also broke down and bought the cutting mat, expensive but worth it.

sewcrazygirl 02-07-2010 09:15 PM

never heard of that. right now I use fiskars and its good untill i have to change the blade!

fabric=fun 02-08-2010 05:53 AM

I agree - I resisted getting a Martelli Cutter - already had several Olfa's in different sizes and styles, a Fiskars and another brand given to me I haven't even opened - but got a Martelli for a friend with Carpal Tunnel problems. She raved about it. Shortly after, got tendonitis - went back and got a Martelli - its made left handed and right handed, is ergonomic, held differently, no price discounts, slight learning curve to use properly. It is a great investment - it is worth it to me - can cut longer without fatigue, prevents the tendonitis, has sharper and longer lasting blades I think when using their brand etc. No, I don't sell them or get a commission, lol.

memathomas 02-08-2010 06:00 AM

I JUST GOT A MARTELLI CUTTER AND MAT I LOVE IT

BellaBoo 02-08-2010 06:07 AM

I like the Gingher weighted rotary cutter and their blades are teflon coated. For easy and fool proof blade changing, the new Olfa Quick Change Rotary Cutter is the easiest and it's a good cutter. I have the Martelli mat and but not the cutter. I've used one and it's very nice.

sewcrazygirl 02-08-2010 06:46 AM

anyone else?

knlsmith 02-08-2010 10:11 AM


Originally Posted by vicki75
My favorite is the Martelli rotary cutter. Easy to hold, easy to change the blade, and my hand doesn't cramp. I also broke down and bought the cutting mat, expensive but worth it.

do you have a picture of this cutter?
Thanks


I use a 45 mm olfa. But not the skinny straight handle. My handle is a little more ergonomic and curved.

Jim's Gem 02-08-2010 11:20 AM


Originally Posted by vicki75
My favorite is the Martelli rotary cutter. Easy to hold, easy to change the blade, and my hand doesn't cramp. I also broke down and bought the cutting mat, expensive but worth it.

Same here. I bought mine about 6 or 7 years ago and still really like it!! I have shoulder problems and this cutter is much easier on a bad shoulder.

Rachel 02-08-2010 11:23 AM

I really like the martelli too. Although I haven't had to change the blade in it. they do seem to last longer than Olfa blades...


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