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.

Divokittysmom

Has anyone tried the new rotary blade sharpener?

jdiane318

I have the yellow orbital sharpener and it works fine but there is no help for nicks in the blade. I like the Olfa ergonomic cutters the best. There are quick change cutters, save your money, it isn't that hard to change a blade. Fiskars is not that comfortable for me to use. I have arthritis and degenerative disc issues in my right hand. Prolonged use of anything that requires using my hand/wrist can result in a lot of discomfort. Joann's runs sales on them or use a coupon. I have tried Clover as well, not crazy about their cutter either. I did buy a titanium blade and cutter, forgot the brand name and I did like it, I like using 60mm blades. The bigger the better for me.

Lori S

I like my Olfa cutters. I have one clover .. that the screw that hold the blade is just in the right place to hit the edge of my omni grid rulers, and it drags creating a ragged cut. Not sure if they have changed , but would not buy a clover 28mm.

chairjogger

picture did not come through.. so, was this for real? the blade is so thin..

I buy new blades. unless you live far away or dont' drive.. wow.. never would have thought about this one.

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!

redmadder

My Olfa cutters are like an extension of my hand. I even forgave them the pea sized fingertip accident since the cut was so clean I had time to get away from the fabric. That taught me not to use an old blade, now I use the extra cutter and old blades for paper and plastic and such. Course I bought them years ago, its one thing you can use a joanns coupong for.

Scissorman

Rotary Cutter are not all equal. I've looked at quite a few brands and listened to a number of quilters. Ergonomics and blade saftey are my primary concerns. The KAI Rotary Cutter came out on top due to the automatic blade shield that covers blade when not in use. When you do purchase a rotary cutter, buy the manufacturer's replacement blades not generic ones. Pay the extra money and you will find that they are sharper and last a lot longer. Make sure that you use a quality cutting mat.

Michael

ksea

If you have lots of cuts and grooves in your mat like maybe at the 2 1/2 or 4 1/2 inch marks where you make cuts really often it will cause it to skip threads too.

EagarBeez

I have a fiskars 45". It had gotten a little wobbly on it. I contacted their customer service (fiskars are guarenteed for life). I took a picture of it to show proof I had one, and they sent another one out, brand new with 2 blades. I did not have to send the other back