Gerbie

I think it is strictly a matter of just personal preference. I have been buying the Harbor Freight blades before they became so popular and they had a run on them, and have had no trouble with them. I would recommend that you purchase pkg., and try them, then you could decide what you want.My DH goes to HB every time we are in the town where they have a store, which is where we must go for our doctors. I have purchased several things there that I use for quilting. Two things that truly like are the 48" metal ruler that I use when cutting my binding strips or any other long piece of fabric, and the ruler suction cup holder-$7.00 vs. $15.00 or more and both of these work great. I really like their yellow and grey knit gloves that are rubberized in the finger and palm area, they are terrific for yard work, and are about $1.99 a pair different sizes also. I haven't tried them for quilting. The price is right on many of their things and they do carry many brand name items. As I said before, a matter of preference.