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Old 07-20-2010, 09:47 AM
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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.

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Old 07-20-2010, 11:20 AM
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I use a Quilters Rule - about 20 years old with a blue curved handle.
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Old 07-20-2010, 11:38 AM
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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.
Contact the Martelli Company. They have great customer service and should be able to help you out. When I had some problems with my first Martelli, they replaced it for free because it was a widespread problem that they had re-designed the cutter to eliminate.

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.

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Old 07-20-2010, 12:14 PM
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I have a Martelli and like it but I really like my Olfa with the retractable blade better
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Old 07-20-2010, 12:31 PM
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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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Old 07-20-2010, 03:01 PM
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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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Old 07-20-2010, 07:00 PM
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I have like 3 Olfas and like them.
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Old 07-20-2010, 07:04 PM
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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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Old 07-20-2010, 07:24 PM
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Have the olfa, but need to purchse a more ergonomic friendly one.
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Old 07-20-2010, 07:50 PM
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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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