I knew something wasn't right with my cutter when I borrowed a cutter at retreat that was on the cutting table. It was smooth cutting with light pressure. It was the same brand as mine but newer. Now when a quilting tool does not seem right after many uses, I get a new one. These tools do wear out. No use keeping them for years, the bad sneaks up on you and you don't know how bad it is until you get a new one.