Which make of rotary cutter?

[Roger]

Any makes of rotary cutters you swear by... or conversely swear at?

Thanks,

Roger

[Pearl]

I have a 45mm Olfa, which I use for most cutting jobs and a 28mm Clover which I use for small, fiddly cutting round templates.  I'd recommend both.

[Syrinx]

I love all my Olfa cutters. Also have the 45 with squeezy handle whech is great when you leave it piled under stuff - no worries about cutting yourself!

[Lowena]

Mine are Olfa 

[maliw]

I bought Fiskars at first but never 'got on' with it, it put me off rotary cutting for ages and then bought an Olfa 45mm - much better, so I bought the 28 mm as well (don't use that one as much).

[Sewingsue]

The only one I use now is an ergonomic one, had it for years so I suspect there are improved versions on the market now

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/537796203/martelli-ergocutter-45mm-rotary-cutter

[BrendaP]

Mine's a Fiskars like this one

The main thing is that it feels comfortable in your hand and remember to push forwards rather than downwards, which is why the ergonomic one might be good.  Also get into the habit of retracting the blade every time you put it down.

[HenriettaMaria]

I bought one of these at Ally Pally a few years back:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Small-28-mm-Rotary-Cutter-By-Janome-with-option-to-purchase-refill-blade-packs-/181226901534

Just don't go there.  It is unpleasant to use and causes blisters.

[Pearl]

I bought one of these at Ally Pally a few years back:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Small-28-mm-Rotary-Cutter-By-Janome-with-option-to-purchase-refill-blade-packs-/181226901534

Just don't go there.  It is unpleasant to use and causes blisters.

When I first started P&Q, I did a beginners' course and the teacher had these to sell.  I agree with your assessment.  Mine didn't last long.   

[Bogwoppit]

Mine is Dafa - cheaper than olfa , good enough for me as a starter to see if I get on with it.  Doing well so far.  Freehand today cutting out basic shell top.

[elephun]

I have Fiskars and Olfa. In the 45mm with the ergonomic handle, the Olfa cuts way better IMO, but I still used the Fiskars 45mm for probably 15 years before bothering to buy the Olfa to replace it.

I know this is The Dark Side, but for cutting clothing fabric pattern pieces, I prefer using the smaller blades. I like both the 18mm and 28mm Olfa w/ straight handles.

[maliw]

Mine's a Fiskars like this one

The main thing is that it feels comfortable in your hand and remember to push forwards rather than downwards, which is why the ergonomic one might be good.  Also get into the habit of retracting the blade every time you put it down.

That looks like the one I bought and I just couldn't get to use it to get a good cut.