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rosiewell 09-25-2014 07:15 AM

I do, they work fine and you cannot beat the price!

madamekelly 09-25-2014 07:47 AM

I bought a large handful of these blades from Harbor Frieght Nd have been using them for the last two years and am quite happy with them. They fit my Fiskars ergonomic cutter with no problem. I have never tried sharpening them so can't speak to that.

LITTLEOLDME 09-25-2014 07:47 AM

I buy the blades from Harbor Freight , they seem to last as long as name brand ones and I don't feel a need to over use them.

Krystyna 09-25-2014 08:21 AM

I had to laugh when I saw this topic ... I think we can lump the responses along with questions on Walmart and Joann Fabric vs. LQS Fabrics! As many quilters as there are who read this -- that's how many opinions you'll get.

Harbor Freight blades, IMHO, are hit or miss. Sometimes you'll get one with a little burr on it. However, I've had that with Olfa, too. I pop them into a handheld blade sharpener and 9 times out of 10 they'll be fine after a few turns.

Snooze2978 09-25-2014 09:12 AM

I don't know if the TruCut blade sharpener is the same or not but I'm very happy with mine. It does exactly what its supposed to do. Think I got this on Nancy's Notions site. Plus just recently installed a new self healing 4' x 8' cutting mat to my table too so that helps a bunch.

mrs. fitz 09-25-2014 10:25 AM

Best answer is from Krystyna - as many quilters that read this topic, that's how many opinions you'll get. And as long as each response is honest, it isn't wrong. Personally I like Harbor Freight blades and have had good luck with them. A friend tried them and hated them. That's two of us, two honest opinions, and we're both correct.

gale 09-25-2014 11:35 AM


Originally Posted by ladydukes (Post 6903265)
I did not see anyone respond about Martelli rotary blades. When Martelli has a half-price sale on blades, I purchase the largest pack offered. Does anyone else buy blades from Martelli? I have seriously thought about purchasing the Tru Sharp blade sharpener, but after reading the reviews here, I'm skeptical as to whether it is worth it.

I haven't but I bought the 60 mm and 45 mm cutters last summer and after just one lap quilt, the 60 mm is already skipping. I hope I just got a lemon.

quiltforfun 09-26-2014 06:25 AM

Have been using HF blades for years--no problems and a lot cheaper...

wolph33 09-26-2014 07:08 AM


Originally Posted by Krystyna (Post 6903403)
I had to laugh when I saw this topic ... I think we can lump the responses along with questions on Walmart and Joann Fabric vs. LQS Fabrics! As many quilters as there are who read this -- that's how many opinions you'll get.

Harbor Freight blades, IMHO, are hit or miss. Sometimes you'll get one with a little burr on it. However, I've had that with Olfa, too. I pop them into a handheld blade sharpener and 9 times out of 10 they'll be fine after a few turns.

yes,many opinions.

ILoveToQuilt 09-26-2014 02:32 PM

HF blades did not work well for me. Skipped when cutting (not sharp enough?) and only came in 45 mm. (I prefer a 28 mm cutter). Agree with most others here, check eBay or JAF with a coupon. Good luck!

QUILTNMO 09-26-2014 03:33 PM

i have never brought any but have had friends some like some dont i just buy olfa when on sale or have acoupon!

Lucky Lady 09-26-2014 03:52 PM

I have not had very good luck with blades from Harbor Freight. They dull really quick and they don't always have a clear smooth edge. I started buying mine on ebay. I buy either fiskar or olfa and they are both really reasonably priced.

nannyrick 09-26-2014 03:53 PM

I,m sure you will get a lot of opinions on these. I had purchased 10 pkgs, a couple of years ago
and they wouldn't cut paper. They were terrible, yet some people on the board said they were great,
so I kept opening another pack to see if it was just a few but no luck. Needless to say I never bought
them again.

ann31039 09-26-2014 04:07 PM

I like the Harbor Freight blades. They work fine for me. The only problem I had was the first time. (they come in a 2 pack, make sure you only install ONE blade). after that, they were fine. I need a keeper. lol

Painiacs 09-26-2014 04:21 PM

I am visually impaired so hit blades all the time. If it was t for Jun e Taylor cutting system I wouldn't be able to cut fabric at all! I have used the harbor freight for years without a problem. Even if a rare one is dull at that price I can handle it,if a name brand is full-time it happens -ouch $$ I live on a fixed income so it works for me but try a few. You never know till you try them! :)

Donnamarie 10-02-2014 10:21 AM

I purchased some from Harbor Freight and was not happy with cutting results. I believe they were made for carpet, not exact, fine work. I never used them again.

costumegirl 10-02-2014 02:54 PM

I just use as many coupon options that I can at JA's to buy replacement blades for my Olfa - works out fine and not to costly.

BETTY62 10-03-2014 11:56 AM

I use the Harbor Freight blades and have not had any issues with them. Their blades last me as long an the more expensive ones found in stores that sell fabric and craft items. However, I have read threads where others have said they have gotten packages with dull blades. I am happy with them.


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