I bought the Fiskars package of mat/ruler and cutter for use in a summer home. I was very disappointed. The mat did not hold up and warped even though I took care of it and stored it properly. The ruler was not a favorite because it slipped easily and had and extra 1/4" on one side and I was forever turning it the wrong way. The cutter was OK. I ended up replacing it all with Olfa which I had at my other other house. I love the Olfa cutter that closes automatically - you squeeze the handle to open. I got a frosted Olfa ruler. I have never had any problems with Olfa mats and have used one for the last 15 years extensively and it is still going strong.