Originally Posted by joe'smom

I am so distressed. I was starting to cut and I heard a loud snap, and now my cutter won't cut, even with a new blade. I use the Martelli cutter, and this is the third one I have ruined this way. I guess I am pressing too hard. I can't use a conventional cutter due to arthritic hands, but maybe I'll get out my old Olfa and see if I can manage with it.