I was extremely happy when my rotary cutters arrived a couple of days ago. While I was only without one for two weeks (and one of those weeks we were away on holiday) it seemed like a very, very long time. The one on the left is the exact replacement of my replacement cutter, while the lighter grey handled cutter on the right is a newer version. It has a titanium coated blade. I'm not sure whether that should impress me, but I have to admit that it sounds pretty swish! I have opened this one and put it to work last night. I am pleased to say that it cuts like a hot knife through butter. So smooth! Unfortunately the fixing that holds the blade in place fell off while I was cutting (not so good!), but I think that's because I didn't check to see if it was tight before I started using it.
We'll see how it goes, but for now it is a pleasure to use!
They look fancy!! I've had the same one I started with nearly 5 years ago and I just bought the one I was handed by the shop assistant. I'd never thought about different brands. Have fun cutting lovely fabrics.
ReplyDeleteMy story is similar to yours - Fiskars is the brand I first started with and have just stuck to is familiar (actually, I was going to get an Olfa but everyone seemed to be out of stock of them at the time!). Feels so good to be able to cut fabric again!
DeleteYay! Why do you need two?? Is that in case one breaks again, or are they suited to different fabrics??
ReplyDeleteYes - so that the next time the one I'm using breaks (hopefully it won't be for years) I won't have to wait 2 weeks for a replacement!
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