I have a Fiskars ergonomic that allows me to cut for a while before my arthritis forces me to to quit for the day. Some one already made the suggestion to try different models to find what you can use comfortably. Your LQS may be able to help with this. Ask if you can make a quick visit to the next clas they hold, since everyone brings their own cutter for class. Then you could try lots of different cutters at the same time. Maybe even sign up for a class in a method you want to learn, do do the experiment....Good luck dear.