My Clover cutter cuts just as good as my Fiskars cutter. What makes a difference to me is to change cutter blades when they get dull, or you are skipping all over the fabric, making a mess. the June Tailor cutting mat is hard, and not a good choice. It was my first mat, and I didn't know any better. I LOVE my Olfa mat. Self healing and much easier on the blades.