Olfa 60mm... My favorite

I really like my martelli cutter, and just recently found out it will cut through the tip of a finger without any problem. Well, it was a problem for me, but a short trip to the ER, and I'm going to be fine.

I use more then one type and size of cutters. I like the Olfa easy change blade one and the Gingher is really simple to change the blade. I buy a new cutter about every two years so end up with quite a few different brands. They all cut the same just feel different in my hand.

Do you need to use only Martelli blades in their cutter. I just got one and there seems to be a bad spot on the blade as it doesn't cut at that spot and I have to rerun the blade over the spot. I also have trouble with the cutter rearing off to the right when I cut. But I must admit that I haven't given it a fair trial because of the bad blade.

I used to love the Martelli cutter til my arthritis got too bad to use it comfortably. If you have a problem with the spring Martelli will send you a free replacement spring.

I did use the Fiskars, but that is sometimes awkward for me. Now I use the Olfa that has a squeezy handle.

I think it depends on what feels right for you. Try them out. I'm sure your quilting friends have a variety of rotary cutters between them that you can sample cut with. For example there is a Gingher [I think] but it way too heavy for me to use.

I've tried most brands of cutters but prefer Olfa because the blade is more visible & not hidden by fancy guards. Love the newest one with quick blade change option

I see you are all talking about the hand held rotary cutters, but has anyone considered the ruler/cutter combo? I bought one when there was a 60% off at J's (around $26 with tax after coupon). I didn't know I needed it until I started using it. Now I can't see how I could live without it!! You barely touch it and it cuts. It's hard to use a regular cutter now.

I like my fiskars. It came in a set with a ruler, cutter, and mat. I chose the Fiskars because of the set and because of the reasonable price for new blade because I was new to the quilting and didn't know if I would stick with it. Now that I know how much I love it I will probably get another one or two.
I've come to find that I will need a much bigger mat. This is why people have cutting tables instead of just mats on a table. LOL.

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I like the Olfa. I have the 45 and two 60's. I use the 45 mostly. DH just bought me a 45 Fiskars and package of blades...I tried it, but like the Olfa better. I Think maybe it's because that's what I've always used??

Fiskars for me - from 18mm for cutting applique shapes, 28mm for templates, 45mm for general cutting, to 60mm for layers and my Shape Cut. :)

I have an Olfa Ergonomic which I don't like, which I keep for cutting batting, Insul-Brite etc.