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Make sure you have the correct brand blade with the handle you are using, and try a drop of sewing oil on the backside of between the blade and handle
I agree with the oiling but I use the best priced blades and have had no problem. A thought tho' I cut sitting down, for health reasons and my blades last so much longer than the rest of the class who cut standing up, I wonder if it is due to the added pressure you use standing up?!