Thread: Rotary cutter blades and sharpeners

For the first time in a very long time (long break from sewing/quilting), I had to reorder blades for my 45mm rotary cutters. I got them from Amazon. When I got them, the only thing in English was OLFA - the rest was Chinese characters. Just FYI - you can get the same thing on Aliexpress for half the price. I ordered them and they arrived last week. No visible or working difference from what I got on Amazon.

Also, I had to throw away blades. I saw a sharpening tool on Amazon that costs about $40. Are any of you sharpening the blades and continuing to use them?

I have never had any success with resharpening rotary blades. It is just not worth the time and effort.

Why do you hate to throw away bad blades? I don't see a purpose in saving them. I've tried all the sharpeners and they all work to refresh a blade but not sharpen it enough to be like new.

Originally Posted by Onebyone

Why do you hate to throw away bad blades? I don't see a purpose in saving them. I've tried all the sharpeners and they all work to refresh a blade but not sharpen it enough to be like new.

I've found this as well...they might extend the life of the blade but it is not the same as a new one.

i read somewhere on this board where someone bought 45 Rotary blades at the hardware store for very little money and work i have not been able to go and look. but it is a thought.

My quilting group bought that expensive one,probably the same one sittingPretty mentioned, It was a waste of money. No one had any luck with it. Google blades and you will find deals.