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bigsister63 12-08-2011 04:41 PM

I use HF blades all the time and do not have problem with them. They seem to last just along as the more costly blades as long as I am careful with them such as not trying to cut my ruler

Stitchnripper 12-08-2011 05:02 PM

I am happy with the HF blades. I keep waiting to have a problem. Maybe in the next package :eek:

deedum 12-08-2011 05:08 PM

I like them, no problems! If I did have issues Harbor Freight has no issues replacing them! Gives me another reason to have to go there :)

nannyrick 12-08-2011 05:14 PM

I agree 100%. After many packages and trying again and again, I gave up. I still have many left.
I find it hard to believe that these cut carpet. As far as mine went, they would not cut butter.

kathdavis 12-08-2011 08:15 PM


Originally Posted by BellaBoo (Post 4762769)
What I have learned is, if I first buy the best quality of any item, then using the less quality of it, I quickly find why the better quality does cost more.

I upgraded to the titanium rotary blades and will never want to go back to regular rotary blades.

The titanium rotary blades seem to last forever.

sylviak 12-08-2011 08:24 PM

I, too, have had nothing but problems with the HP blades. I've gone back to buying the Fiskar blades at Walmart. I haven't tried any titanium blades yet.

Jim 12-08-2011 09:28 PM

I'll keep using the Harbor Freight Blades and save my extra money from the savings for more fabric..I've had only one problem with them and it was my fault...so it wasnt the blades after all...I see no reason to use the more expensive blades unless I have to...sorry you are having problems with them

gotta-sew 12-08-2011 10:16 PM


Originally Posted by nannyrick.com (Post 4764059)
I agree 100%. After many packages and trying again and again, I gave up. I still have many left.
I find it hard to believe that these cut carpet. As far as mine went, they would not cut butter.

I am with you. I had my girlfriend pick me up some. Big mistake. I have tried two of them and neither cut a darn thing. Not doing that again!

barblr 12-09-2011 07:18 AM

Fabricdepot.com just had an on-line sale, blades for 1/2 price. A 5 pack of Olfa 45mm at $17.00, not sure if it is still on. But I believe a 30% sale off everything is on. Check it out.

Charleen DiSante 12-09-2011 09:01 AM

Appreciate hearing both sides of the blade issue.


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