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    Old 07-11-2015, 04:04 AM
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    Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
    I get generics on ebay. I'm very happy with them, but they cost $1/blade. $20 is a fabulous deal. Just make sure that they are the size you need 45mm??. I know on ebay the 28mm are less expensive.

    OK, just looked at the ad. The blades are $169 for 100. THEN they would throw in the Olfa handle which has a Retail Price of $20.95. It's not $20.95 for the blades & handle.
    Scroll down to see ad and read carefully:
    http://jhittlesewing.funoverload.com...temid=070915m1
    The best blades I have ever used came from eBay. They were a generic brand.
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    Old 07-11-2015, 05:38 AM
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    I buy my blades in bulk from Martelli when they have their 1/2 price sale.
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    Old 07-11-2015, 05:44 AM
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    I don't think that is right. I buy blades all the time from jhittle & they are 10 for $18.??. Not 100 of them. I do like the blades really well so I stock up when I place an order with them. They last me a long time. Much better than HF. In my opinion anyways.
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    Old 07-11-2015, 05:47 AM
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    I use harbor freight and never had a problem. if I did I would return them as mentioned above. they are used by carpet layers to cut carpet so I don't understand how they are dull or not holding up.
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    Old 07-11-2015, 11:15 AM
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    -also, they say in red that these blades do NOT fit Martelli or clover cutters, then on the next line they say they do. I would worry that this ad is placed by non-english speaking people, who may or may not be legit. If you are willing to pay $2.50 (approx) per blade just to get a $7-10 cutter, have at it. Not a very good deal if you ask me....
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    Old 07-11-2015, 11:18 AM
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    Originally Posted by dunster
    I've had very good luck with Harbor Freight blades. And if you do find a bad one they will take it back, so I don't see a down side.
    Go figure, you bought harbor frieght blades while living in Albany, OR, which means you went to Salem or Eugene to get them, now Albany has its own Harbor Freight. Lol!
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    Old 07-11-2015, 12:01 PM
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    1. the generic blades from jhittle are at least as good as name brand blades. i've been using the 45mm blades for ages.
    2. jhittle sells two types of generic blades. one will fit martelli ("fiskars type"); the other ("olfa type") will not. just pay close attention to which you order.
    3. the two different styles sell for two different prices. the more you buy, the lower the per-blade price.
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    Old 07-11-2015, 12:06 PM
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    I recently bought some from ebay too and they are great! A LOT BETTER than Harbor Freight.
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    Old 07-11-2015, 02:03 PM
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    Originally Posted by ladydukes
    I buy my blades in bulk from Martelli when they have their 1/2 price sale.

    I really like their blades too. They last a long time.
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    Old 07-11-2015, 02:12 PM
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    The only problem I have encountered with HF blades is occasionally one will be a little bit oval. Those I just discard, never thought of taking them back. Next time I will
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