Has anyone used this?
 

Has anyone used the new rotary palm cutter? Here is a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um_VB4q4ywI I am wondering if it is safe and comfortable to use. If anyone has any input, please let us all know. Thanks

After watching the video, my feeling is that it seems awkward. Plus it bothers me not to able to see the blade as it cuts. Maybe it's just a new concept for me but the deciding factor for me is the price of $31.95.

Looks a bit awkward to me. But, then I'm always last to get on the band wagon.

like Patg, I like to see the blade cutting, too

To me, it also looks awkward, and I also want to see exactly WHERE I'm cutting.

I have seen it used with the shape cut rulers on videos. I believe it was an Eleanor Burns video and she was cutting strips.

Judy in Phx, AZ

Just watching that makes me nervous.
I like to see exactly where the blade is cutting, but even if I were okay with not seeing it, I am afraid I could get too comfortable not seeing the blade that I would slice my opposite hand in a careless moment.
Besides, it seems that velcro straps eventually wear out.
It would get on my nerves to keep sliding my hand in and out of that thing .

I found it awkward to watch...not seeing the blade...didn't like the hand strap....it's a no for me.

Doesn't look like anything I would want to use.

I think I might try it.

I have arthritis in both hands,especially bad in my thumbs. I think it would be easier on my hands as cutting with my Ofla cutter can cause arthritis flares. But it makes me quite nervous about the blade being open. I caught one of my cats playing with my rotary cutter the other day. I am so grateful that the blade was covered or she could have been seriously hurt.

Interesting gadget, but like the others said I can't see the blade and I have to see what I'm cutting.

It looks fine for strip cutting. I would want to know how you can cut curves or circles out or even specific squares and triangles. How do you stop part way up a cut ?
Need to evaluate the price with what it does.

After watching the video I'd be willing to try it!

When I see one at a shop I'll buy one to try. It's the only way to know if I would come to like it better then the regular cutter. I don't understand having negative opinions about new quilting items before even trying them.

Looks like the business part of those ruler-cutter combos. Personally, I didn't like mine & sold it. the thing I really don't like is the blade is always exposed.

I can't remember who's u-tube video I cam across but she was using one. It didn't look safe for me to use so I went on to another video.

Wouldn't be for me.

Thanks for your input ladies. I thought it looked awkward and I was concerned about the blade being stable. Part of me still wants to try it but I would have to find it locally so I could see it.

I thought it was a great idea, but my hand is very small and I think it would be too large for my hand. The price is a turn off as well.

It doesn't seem like it would be any more dangerous to use than a regular rotary cutter, but as others have pointed out, the blade doesn't retract when not in use. I think I could get used to not seeing the blade - sort of like not looking at your needle when you're sewing and just trusting it.

But I don't jump on to new things unless there's a clear advantage, or I'd have drawers full of stuff that I don't use**, and it doesn't really seem better than an ordinary rotary cutter. For people who have trouble gripping due to arthritis or other causes, it might be helpful. I hope people who try this will post their experiences, since it's hard to tell from just watching a video.


** Instead I have just one drawer full of stuff I don't use.

I have too many of the regular type rotary cutters, so I really don't have any need for another 'gadget'. I already have a favorite out of the many that I already have, so I only use that one. My vote on this new palm cutter is that I don't need it, and I probably won't buy it.

I bought this product and am in the learning phase now. I will use it for at least a month and then write a proper review.

I agree with the others. I think it looks awkward to me as well. I watched the video earlier and was no sure about cutting myself. In the video the demonstrator mentioned that one could grip the front with your fingers, but I would be afraid I would somehow cut myself. Several years ago one of the quilters in our group cut her finger using the standard rotary cutter and needed several stitches, since then I have been extremely careful when cutting. I have a good habit of snapping the button on mine when I get ready to put it down. I've noticed most of my fellow quilters don't seem to do this, but I try to be very careful to remember do this, now it is automatic. don't have little ones around, to pick up he cuter, but I could pick it up with the blade exposed and cut myself. I doubt if I would spend any money on a palm cutter.

Had not seen this before but DEFINITELY would not spend $$$ on this.......and not even sure I would use it if it was just given to me........only thing that it might be good for is cutting strips with the June Taylor strip cut ruler.......IMHO

Awkward and pricey!!

To me, I think it would be a little AWKWARD, also. I want to see when, I'm starting to cut.

I have never seen this before but I could see how it could be helpful for anyone who is suffers from aching hands/hand joints. As with any new tool, some time to practice may be called for.

There was no mention of what type of blades it uses and how you change the blade....the changing the blade could be awkward....I can see the screw inside...just wondering. This tool would be good for the slot rulers and ruler use, however curves and fussy cutting would be a problem since you can't see where you are cutting....strictly for rulers.
I can see that people with arthritis could benefit from it, but they too, would have to know that no pets or grandchildren will be around when it is in sight.

I think you don't need to re-invent the wheel.But to each his own.

It looks awkward, doesn't look safe and I like to see where the blade is cutting. I use Martelli rotary cutters and they work just fine. You know that old saying, if it isn't broken don't fix it....it applies to this for me.

never tried it or seen one till now. Doesn't look like something i would be comfortable using

I think the awkwardness would be temporary as I remember my early attempts with a rotary cutter.

The cost would be a factor but I do believe you get what you paid for AND I would not scrimp on any cutting tools.

I would not buy this tool because rotary blades scare me. I love my retractable rotary cutter and I would find it difficult to use a tool without a retractable blade.

This cutter would be handy for someone that does a lot of cutting strips, or has hand difficulties which make cutting difficult ... fortunately that's not me!

I'm on board with ALL the responses from the readers. I went to the video and, EGAD!!! No way!!! Like the others, I want to see the blade. Also, the blade is NOT RETRACTABLE! That "laying it to the side" is an accident waiting to happen, and the little stand? Not! This new tool will never make it . . . :-(

I agree with most of it. However, it may still be viable, because there will be some who like it. It's just like not everyone likes Martelli's cutters, but they are still around and doing well.

There are a lot of put downs about this from those that have never used it.
I have this cutter. It feels natural in my hand and there is no concern about cutting my fingers. The blade is easy to replace. It works much better in my Strip Cutter then the regular rotary cutter. I have never nicked the slots at the start like I do with the other cutters. I guess some are put off by the price but I bought cheaper toilet paper, paper towels and detergent for awhile. So the cutter was free. ROFL!

palm cutter
 

I have one. I also have RA and deformed hands. This cutter is easy for me to use and the blade is right on that outer edge. I can put some "English" on that fabric and cut 4 layers safely. Good for me with my restrictions.

Might be a useful tool, but my first thought was "I will have to hide it from the cats, and it won't fit in the drawer I have for sharp things." My second thought was "I am way too clumsy to risk having any kind of exposed blade anywhere near me." I am happy with my fiskars ergonomoc cutter. I like having the blade shielded until I push a button. It is so natural for me to close it as I set it down that I will stick to what works.

That might be good for someone who has problems closing their fingers around a regular cutter, but I think I would use the ones attached to a ruler like the one Fiskars makes. It rides along a track, but it would not work on something like a Shape Cut. Maybe then you would have to use the Palm Cutter.

I would like to try before I buy.