lindaschipper

Yonnikka and responders....
I've been saving my old blades for some time now. A few years ago I wrote down this website...lpsharp.com...send them 5 old blades and they will sharpen them and return them for $17.50. I'm guessing postage is added on making it higher. Might be cheaper to use a coupon at JoAnns.

OhCanada

There have been other threads discussing rotary blade sharpeners - the vast majority that have tried say that they are a waste of money - better off to buy new blades.

Shorebird

Don't waste your money.....the blade sharpeners just do not work....( I have tried 4 different ones, all with same miserable results)......invest in GOOD blades, and change when they become dull.......

gramma nancy

Please don't toss them in the trash! There have been several threads on this Board in which people describe various ways they package used blades to make them safe (safer than just tossing the blade anyway) before disposing of them. I place worn-old blades in an old blade container or dental floss container and, when it's full, wrap the container tightly in duct tape and pitch the whole thing.

Kitsie

I wish the news were better, but this question has been asked many times on the QB and the answer seems always to be "Don't waste your money!" We all wish, but so far nothing positive has come to light. Sorry!

squires1042

I take mine to thr local knife shop and have them sharpened.

IBQUILTIN

When I discard blades, needles, or pins I put them in a plastic container and when it it partially full, I pour plaster of paris in the container, let it set up, then toss the whole thing in the trash. That way nobody gets cut or stuck with an old blade or sharp pin. Works great for me.

RuthiesRetreat3

I've tried 4 different kinds, one of which was more than $50. None of them are worth the time and effort of loading the blade, going thru the motions, putting the blade back in you cutter and then finding out it's not any sharper than when you started.

MarleneC

I have the little blue sharpener also because a teacher on a Craftsy show says she uses one and shows how to use it. I followed her directions but didn't think it helped at all. Easier to buy new blades.

annette1952

I agree.... Save your money & just buy new blades. I haven't heard a good review from any of them & the one I bought is nothing but junk