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    Will new cutter take old blades?

    I finally bought the Fiskars rotary cutter because it's more ergonomic looking but a friend said it won't take my Olfa blades (which I still have many new ones). Before I open it I thought I'd ask here so I can take it back if I have to. So does anyone know if it matters which blades go in this cutter? They are both the 45mm size, so I don't see why not.

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    nether do I. I've used all brands even carpet cutters in my Fiskars without problems.

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    I have Olfa and Fiskars cutters and use all kinds of blades, even Harbor Freight, and they all work in the cutters.
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    I've used Fiskars blades in my Olfa cutter, so it must work the other way around as well. I read somewhere that the Martelli cutter and blades weren't compatible with other brands.

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    Ok, good. I'm going to open the package and try them out. Thanks!

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    Yes, I would try it out and see if they work. I see no reason that they won't.
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    I have a Martelli cutter (love it) and use whatever blades I have without a problem.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sewmary View Post
    I have a Martelli cutter (love it) and use whatever blades I have without a problem.
    Sorry to put that misinformation out there. I shouldn't repeat everything I hear!

    I love my Martelli gripper ring, so have a high opinion of their products. I've wondered how their cutter differs from the Olfa.

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    Quote Originally Posted by quiltingbuddy View Post
    I finally bought the Fiskars rotary cutter because it's more ergonomic looking but a friend said it won't take my Olfa blades (which I still have many new ones). Before I open it I thought I'd ask here so I can take it back if I have to. So does anyone know if it matters which blades go in this cutter? They are both the 45mm size, so I don't see why not.
    I'd bet they work just fine. She probably wanted you to spend more money!~
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