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Old 10-07-2011, 12:15 PM
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I have broken my old rotary cutter and need to purchase a new one. I am planning on purchasing and Olfa. Are the blades from Fiskars and Olfa (or from other brands) interchangable? I have 4 news blades from my Fiskars and I don't want to discard them, but I don't want to purchase NEW blades for my Olfa if the old ones will work. Any help on this would be sincerely appreicated.
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Old 10-07-2011, 12:16 PM
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If you have arthritis, get the ergonomic one by Olfa.
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they are usually interchangeable.
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Originally Posted by Granny Quilter
If you have arthritis, get the ergonomic one by Olfa.
Even if you don't have arthritis, get one that has ergonomics in the mix.

I have a Fiskars ergonomic (circa 1990) ... and can cut a lot longer with it, than many of the other brands/styles that are not ergonomically friendly.

While it's old, I noticed last year that they were still selling the same one, so it must have been a good one! :)

As for blades, I've always used Olfa. Though in making a purchase, if I were you, I'd double check!
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Olfa will work in Fiskars, so Fiskars should work in Olfa.
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as well as the blades from Harbor Freight.
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Love my Olfas! Had a Martelli and it was a piece of junk! I have the ergonomic in all sizes and love them.
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I bought a Gingher rotary cutter.

I was NOT impressed with it.
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I have a Martelli and love it. Got it when they first came out.
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I have a Martelli and use it all the time. I love it! Got mine at Overstock.com for less than $20 including shipping.
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