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dcamarote 07-12-2014 12:43 PM

I use Olfa and I use the titanium blades. I find they last longer and cut sharper.

SandraV 07-12-2014 12:54 PM

I use a 45mm Fiskars most often but I have an old 65mm that I just bought a replacement blade for and love using. Makes quick work of cutting. I like how the Fiskars feels in my hand. I can get a 5 pack blade replacement for $13 and change from Amazon which is cheaper than buying with a coupon at Joann's.

gale 07-12-2014 07:17 PM

I just got the Martelli rotary cutter and like it a lot! I got both the 60 and the 45 (long story). Before that I only used Fiskars.

jeanneb52 07-13-2014 03:24 AM

I love my Martelli cutters. Curved for a more comfortable grip for me

Leslie333 07-13-2014 03:37 AM

I've been using the Fiskars 45mm for years. I like the larger grip because I do have carpal tunnel issues from time to time.

Aurora 07-13-2014 03:39 AM


Originally Posted by Knitette (Post 6795968)
Welcome to the board. Unlike the rest of the posters, I prefer Fiskars - just like the shape better. Buy your cutters on eBay US. Even with the shipping, it's far cheaper than here.

I also prefer the Fiskars, still use the first one I ever purchased back in the 80's. My hands are small and this is the most comfortable one for me.

QuiltingHaven 07-13-2014 03:40 AM

I love my Fons and Porter rotary cutter because it automatically goes out to cut and then when you take the pressure off the mat, it goes back to safety mode. After the emergency room run and the over $600.00 bill (think how much fabric I could have bought, sigh), my husband bought this one (actually two of them) for me.

paoberle 07-13-2014 03:59 AM

Buy one that fits your hand well. Then buy good blades. I own a 45 and a 60. I just bought titanium blades and love them.

mengler 07-13-2014 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sanny1 (Post 6795616)
Can anyone tell me the best rotary cutter to buy, as I bought a cheap one as a learner, not wanting to spend much to start with, and it is absolutely pants, would appreciate any advice.

I used to get cheap ones. No more. You can get fiskars or olfa on sale or with a coupon at Joanns. They are cheaper at Michaels and AC Moore and the 50 percent coupon makes it reasonable. For no special reason I've ended up with fiskars probably because of the sale. They have a new safety cutter. It took a little getting used to but I really like it. It also closes automatically.

jitkaau 07-13-2014 05:57 AM

I prefer the Kai cutters as they retract automatically when you release the pressure on the blade and are therefore safer. I also have a Martelli which is designed for left or right handers but one still has to manually close the blade.


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