I have used several different cutters and blades. I have several Fiskars cutters, a Martelli, a Clauss and a Gingher. I have to say once I got the Gingher all the rest paled in comparison. The Gingher is *expensive* but you can get it for 40% off or 50% off with a coupon at Jo-Ann's. The Gingher blades are shaper than any other blade I've used and I've used even more brands of blades than cutters.