Which rotary cutter do you prefer and why? My favorite is the Martelli ergo, because I can cut for hours and not have pain in my wrists. Just curious to see what others prefer.
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Martelli for me!!!!
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Another vote for the Martelli Ergo (left-handed).
Cindy likes the standard Clover better though. |
I still use my Olfa one.
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Martelli! Definitely saves my wrist.
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I have a Martha Stewart cutter and I love it. It's just the right size for my hands, which are not dainty. The only problem is I can't find blades for it.
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Cjomomma, my Walmart had the MS rotary tools and blades on clearance a little while back. I started to get them since they were so cheap, but I promised myself I'd stop buying stuff just because it on sale, LOL!
If I had known, I would have got them all for you. Maybe them clearing them out means they may quit making them? ETA: I'm in Eastern Ky, btw. |
I dearly love my Gingher! The weight of it and how it fits my hand is a dream come true.
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Martelli, but the little plastic part that holds the spring broke off. Now I use a rubber band to hold it open while cutting and closed while not in use. I need to look on line for a replacement. My friend got one on Overstock.com, but I do not remember the price.
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I use a cheapo fiskar, my mom has one of the olfas and I just can't work that thing. lol I think you have to hold it at a really funny angle to get the blade on the fabric.
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I've only used an olfa.....but I like it :)
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I have a fiskar too.
I have a olfa too. I forgot about that one it is in the basement. |
My daughter bought me a fiskars. I really like it. It is pink with flowers on it. It works great for me!
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I bought a Gingher one on e-bay and I don't care for it - the blade seemed to get dull really fast.
I like the olfa ergonomic ones that automatically cover the blade when they are put down. |
Originally Posted by stefanib123
Cjomomma, my Walmart had the MS rotary tools and blades on clearance a little while back. I started to get them since they were so cheap, but I promised myself I'd stop buying stuff just because it on sale, LOL!
If I had known, I would have got them all for you. Maybe them clearing them out means they may quit making them? ETA: I'm in Eastern Ky, btw. I wish I had known too. I didn't think about asking anyone to check their WM's for me. What part are you in. I have a sister in Lexington, Ky. |
Martelli gets my vote.
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I love my Ginghers.
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I have only used the Fiskars, I think it works well.
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Originally Posted by cjomomma
Originally Posted by stefanib123
Cjomomma, my Walmart had the MS rotary tools and blades on clearance a little while back. I started to get them since they were so cheap, but I promised myself I'd stop buying stuff just because it on sale, LOL!
If I had known, I would have got them all for you. Maybe them clearing them out means they may quit making them? ETA: I'm in Eastern Ky, btw. I wish I had known too. I didn't think about asking anyone to check their WM's for me. What part are you in. I have a sister in Lexington, Ky. Have you checked Walmart.com? |
Olfa & Fiskars - like them both! I have all different types, small, large, ergonomic, pinking!
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Self closing Olfa rotary cutters are the only ones I use. If someone else comes up with a self closing one, I might give it a try. Too many furry ones to risk them getting cut due to my forgetfulness.
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I have always used an Olfa cutter but always have had a problem even with a new blade--it seems I don't apply enough pressure when cutting and always have a few straggly threads which moves the fabric when I cut them a second time. Now that my hands are going bad, I'm going to try another brand.
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I love my ancient Olfa, the one I bought the year they came out. I have a newer one with a retractable blade and I use it too, but my favorite is that old Olfa, the first model.
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I have a Clover and I love it.
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Originally Posted by Pam
Martelli, but the little plastic part that holds the spring broke off. Now I use a rubber band to hold it open while cutting and closed while not in use. I need to look on line for a replacement. My friend got one on Overstock.com, but I do not remember the price.
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I'm a fan of the "old-fashioned" Olfa cutter. I tried the Martelli cutter and didn't like it at all.
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I have the self closing Olfa cutter just love it cause the blade seems to stay sharp a lot longer and is safer...:-)
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Originally Posted by Pam
Martelli, but the little plastic part that holds the spring broke off. Now I use a rubber band to hold it open while cutting and closed while not in use. I need to look on line for a replacement. My friend got one on Overstock.com, but I do not remember the price.
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I have the Olfa 45mm with the scissors-like grip. I like it better than the retractable blade type because when it's not in use, the blade automatically retracts. You have to do it manually with the other style. I have one made by Gingher (same size) that I don't like at all. I use the Gingher to cut paper. Also, I have one (45 mm again) with a pinking blade that I like for cutting the ends of fabric when I'm going to wash it. I get a lot less raveling that way.
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I use the Martelli b ut think I need a new blade.
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I have all sizes of the Olfa ergonomics. They work well for me. I got a Gingher as a gift. Haven't tried it yet. It looks just like my Olfa only not yellow.
Cynthia |
I use a Quilters Rule - about 20 years old with a blue curved handle.
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Originally Posted by Pam
Martelli, but the little plastic part that holds the spring broke off. Now I use a rubber band to hold it open while cutting and closed while not in use. I need to look on line for a replacement. My friend got one on Overstock.com, but I do not remember the price.
I love my Martelli cutters (yes I have more than one) but I also like the Olfa ergos, the ones that you squeeze the handle to expose the blade and it retracts when you let go. have fun, Pati, in Phx |
I have a Martelli and like it but I really like my Olfa with the retractable blade better
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I only use fiskars. I've never heard of the Martelli one but I tried Olfa and returned it.
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I have only used a Fiskars cutter with the original blade which I thought I would have had to replace by now, but it is still sharp. I cut out one double wedding ring quilt (gueen sized) and turned the blade over and now have cut out a second double wedding ring quilt (queen sized) with this same blade. I am a new quilter, so not sure how long the blades should last.
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I have like 3 Olfas and like them.
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I only use the Olfa Ergonomic because the bland only comes out when you press the handle, then automatically retracts...It is really a safety thing.
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Have the olfa, but need to purchse a more ergonomic friendly one.
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I had the same thing happen to my Martelli rotary cutter & I called the company & they told me to send the whole thing back(minus the blade) to them and I would get a replacement. Waiting for my replacement!! It's worth a try.
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