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Love my Olfas! I like the straight handle ones, since I use both hands~
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Originally Posted by gaigai
I've tried them all, Fiskars, Olfa, etc. but now won't use anything but my Martelli. I love it. And I can cut for hours without hand pain at the time or later. More expensive, but definitely worth it.
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Originally Posted by TonnieLoree
Originally Posted by BKrenning
I have Olfa's--all sizes that close automatically when you release the handle except for the tiny one--it is manual; a few dollar bin cheapos that I use for fleece & paper and a Martelli 45mm. I love, love, love the Martelli for long cutting sessions but you have to remember to close the blade shield every time you set it down. Also, it only likes the blades without notches or it will wobble. There is a right & left hand version so make sure you get the correct one for you.
So, no, they are not made equal. You have to find one that is comfortable for you at a price you're willing to pay. For a good all around--easy & cheap to find blades for--I would recommend Olfa. For problems with carpal tunnel or hand strength--I recommend Martelli. For pretty--I recommend Donna Dewberry! |
After trying Dritz and Olfa, I gave up and bought a third brand -- Clover. It's ergonomical and easy to work with. I gave the Dritz and Olfa away because I couldn't work with them.
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Have a couple of Fiskars and the blade screw won't stay tightened. My dh got me an Olfa with the squeeze handle and I love, love, love it!!
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JoAnns sale is on now. All cutters and blades 50%off as well as ALL notions and thread. I got a whol bag full of stuff.
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I have an Olfa and the Martelli's right and left. I am left handed but I cut fabric with both hands. Love them all. I used to use the Fiscars but not crazy about them, so that is why I switched.
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Originally Posted by miholmes
I love my Olfa cutter as well. However if you're going to purchase them I would tell you to wait until Joann's has their 40 or 50% sale. That way you can get the cutter and some replacement blades for a better price.
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The Olfa's work the best for me...I use the medium and large size the most. I had the Martelli and got rid of it. I have Osteoarthritis in my thumb joint and that cutter aggravates it...maybe because of the different way you have to hold it.
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Thanks for the heads up on the sale. I went to Joann's and got a 5 pk of blades (I don't like the HF blades). I was tempted to get a new cutter too.
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Since I am returning to quilting after a long hiatus, I asked a quilter and sales woman in my LQS if there was anything new in rotary cutters or should I stick with my old Olfa. She told me that in her opinion nothing new has improved on Olfa. Mine works fine for me so I have stuck with it.
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I have had 3 over the years including a Dritz, Fiskars, and an Olfa. I have to say the Olfa is my favorite and cuts better than either of the other brands.
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I have Olfa cutters in 60/45/28mm -I've never had a problem with them at all...
That being said, I bought a Martelli cutter at the Houston festival last November and I absolutely LOVE it. They make two entirely different cutters for left and right handers (not just a matter of swapping the blade around the handle.) I'm a lefty! Joann's has them on their website sale priced at $17.99 (reg $29.99) definitely the time to buy if you are interested! |
I love my Martelli cutters. They are ergonomically correct and work well. My second choice is Fiskars.
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Originally Posted by hoppyfrog
Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt
I have Olfa ones (28mm, 45mm, 60mm) I like them fine. Mine are the squeeze handle ones where the blade retracts when your not squeezing the.
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Originally Posted by gale
I've tried several different ones and I always go back to my Fiskars. I think I have 3 now because if I can't find one, I won't use another brand. I'll go to the store and buy another one. lol
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I'm like a lot of others here. I like my Olfa and I use my fiskars for fleece or batting. If I haave a lot of strips to cut, I use my Accuqilt go - love it
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Believe it or not it can be the cutting board if it is NOT a "slef sealing" board. I had both problems and found out that the board if it is not "self sealing" can dull blades very quickly.
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We have an Olfa 60 and it is great. Clean cuts and easy blade changes.
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I have arthritis and use the ergonomic Olfa cutters. I like the lock to keep the blade hidden until you need it. You need to replace your blades more often. As soon as they start skipping etc, it's time for a new blade. I have tried the sharpeners, waste of money as far as I'm concerned, because you just have to keep sharpening them more and more often. Most of us on here have discovered Harbor Freight and their carpet cutter blades. They work just as well as the expensive ones in the stores. I just got a 65mm Olfa at Joanns half price. Love it and should have gotten it sooner. You can cut so many layers at time and don't have the problem of getting hung up on the ruler.
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Make sure you get one that has an ergonomic shape; not the straight kind. Got a terrible case of tendonitis from cutting with the straight one
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I personally like the Martelli Rotary Cutter. It is the one with a handle on the side. They are wonderful. In case you have never heard of it : www.martellinotions.com or www.ourquiltingspace.com . They are out of Pensacola , Florida.
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I have tried all the cutters - Fiskars, Olfa, etc. - and believe it or not I prefer the Dritz. It seems to fit in my hand the best.
I also tried one of those yellow orbital sharpeners and found it quite lacking. I did hear that there are folks you can mail your used blades to that will sharpen them and mail them back. Anyone got an address or website? |
I have both Olfa cutter and Fiskars, but definately prefer the Fiskars......
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All I need is a NEW BLADE ! what a difference !
Your cutting is much more enjoyable with a new blade. |
I really like my Olfa 60mm- I seem to control it better than the smaller one.
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I use the Martelli Ergo 2000 rotary cutter. Little bit different concept; Much easier to use than the standard rotary cutter.
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I have used Olfas and a Martelli, but I really *love* Clover's rotary cutters. The handle is more rounded and softer and easier on my hand when I cut.
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I use Fiskars. They really help my athritic hands.
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I bought the Olfa with the quick change blade and it is great. I have a lot of trouble changing the blade and this one works great. It was well worth the extra money. I had been buying them on sale and I have at least a dozen of various sizes.
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Originally Posted by hoppyfrog
Originally Posted by luvTooQuilt
I have Olfa ones (28mm, 45mm, 60mm) I like them fine. Mine are the squeeze handle ones where the blade retracts when your not squeezing the.
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I have Olfa 45mm and 28mm they work great ¨-)
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Have tried all different cutters and love-love-love my Olfas. Do have a Martelli cutter and large cutting matt. Change my blades often but have found using the Martelli cutting matt my blades stay sharper much longer. The boards are not cheap but have been using mine at least 3 or 4 years and no grooves in it, I do cut something every day.
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I've tried all the rest and have settled for the best...Gingher, they are the best. They make excellent scissors as well. A pricey rotary cutter, but there is no comparison to anything else. They are expensive, but worth every penny.
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I have one of the Martelli ergonomic ones and love it. Seems so much easier on my wrist when I use it. :lol:
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I bought Fiskars when I started quilting. Love them, wouldn't trade them. Am not comfortable with Olfa. ♥
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Martelli cutter is the best I have ever found. They have a handle that curves and fits into the palm of your hand. The pointer finger rests on top of the blade area so makes cutting very strain free. I've probably tried them all and always had a sore wrist when cutting for any length of time.
For replacement blades, go to Harbor Freight and order carpet cutter replacement blades. 2 for approx $1.99 They fit the cutter and seem to last way longer than the regular cutter blades. Hope this helps. |
Originally Posted by gaigai
I've tried them all, Fiskars, Olfa, etc. but now won't use anything but my Martelli. I love it. And I can cut for hours without hand pain at the time or later. More expensive, but definitely worth it.
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Kai cutters retract automatically and so are safer, in my opinion.They cut well and the blades last a long time.I have a Martelli which is easy to use sitting down and they make left handed versions as well.However, the blade does not retract.
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I have a martelli rotary cutter, handle is on the side, is much easier on the hands, carperl tunnel, takes a little getting used to but like it very much. And a dull blade will ruin your cutting mats. Found out the hard way.
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