Prism99

Here is a link to a picture of the Martelli rotary cutter. It comes in both right and left-handed versions. The big difference is in how you hold the cutter. Your index finger goes over the top and, in general, your hand is cupped over the cutter. It is a more ergonomic design that actually works very well, but it takes a little practice to get used to the changed hand position.

http://www.martellinotions.com/

If you click on their video section, there is a video demo of the rotary cutter on the website (on the second page of the video demos).

Ninnie

Thanks!!

ScubaK

I love my Gingher cutter...
It is a smooth, dream cutter...but I like my Fiskars as well.
I hated the Olfa...
Kirsten

fabric=fun

The Martelli cutter is a great option to think about. It is an ergonomic design that really does do what it it is promoted to do. It relieves the position of the wrist and arm that causes repetitive motion problems - i.e. carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tennis elbow, etc.
Those who already have these problems may find that they can cut again and for longer periods of time without aggravation.
The time to learn a new way to hold the cutter is a short learning curve and worth it in my opinion.
The replacement blade issue is that some rotary blades have an irregular small inner circle instead of smooth that can damage the 'stem' that holds the blade in place on the cutter. If the small circle is smooth, it doesn't have to be a Martelli blade replacement on the 45 mm. The 60 mm cutter does need a Martelli blade.
I do not work for the company, lol - I asked all these questions at a Martelli demo at a large Quilt Show.

Lisa

I have the Martelli but ever since I tried to change the blade I can't get the thing back together again GRRR!!!!! I had long since thrown the wrapper in came in out by the time I changed the blade. I'm going to the Fort Worth quilt show tomorrow and if they are selling them there maybe I can get them to show me how to get it back together. I usually don't have a problem putting stuff back together, must have a trick to it or something or......ok, maybe it's me!

Prism99

The video about the cutter on the Martelli site demonstrates how to change the blade. This video is on their second page of videos.

BellaBoo

In my opinion I wouldn't waste my money on the Ginger cutter if I wasn't going to buy the made for Ginger blades to use in it. Sort of defeats the purpose to not to.

racnquilter

Love my Martelli!!!

bearisgray

Just received today the Gingher rotary cutter I purchased through e-bay.

I think I like it - it feels nice -

I got it (and a spare blade) for $19.99 plus $5.00 shipping, which I thought was pretty reasonable.

Might buy a Martelli, too just because - - -