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Posted by amy in CNY on September 23, 2009, 8:58 pm
Well, I have 2 cutters. Both Fiskars. one is yellow, the other has
pretty flowers all over it. i like the flowered one the best, it feels
like there is a texture to it, heftier. prettier, too.
Never had a problem with either one.
i have one of those spring loaded snippers, too. after a while my
carpel tunnel acts up and i have to go back to my small stork
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scissors. <sigh>
amy in CNY
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Posted by Sandy on September 23, 2009, 9:57 pm
I've had the old Fiskars models of rotary cutters and the newer, more
comfortable Olfa models. Right now my fave is the pink Olfa. ;)
DT bought a Martelli rotary cutter last year and loves it; it has a
handle that goes out at right angles to the blade and is supposed to be
better for your hand and wrist. I couldn't make it work correctly, but
this all underscores the need to test before you buy. :)
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Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas
sw.foster1 (at) gmail (dot) com (remove/change the obvious)
http://www.sandymike.net
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Posted by Pati, in Phx on September 24, 2009, 11:13 am
I try out a lot of different cutters, and have bought several
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different ones. <G> I have and use the Olfa ergonomic ones, they are
pretty good. But I really like the Martellis. They do take getting
used to, because you not only hold it differently, you keep your arm/
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elbow in a different position and apply the "push" differently. <VBG>
With a standard type cutter you sort of keep your elbow "out and up"
and put a lot of pressure on your fingers. The Martelli only uses the
fingers to keep the cutter handle in the palm and points the way you
are going. You need to keep your elbow tucked in close and use the
whole arm to apply the cutting pressure. Very different motions, but I
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like the difference. <G>
The "spring" type with the hard and soft settings and I don't get
along well. sigh. And the original style Olfa, the "stick" type,
always feels awkward to me. But I can use them if needed.
Have fun,
Pati, in Phx
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> I've had the old Fiskars models of rotary cutters and the newer, more
> comfortable Olfa models. Right now my fave is the pink Olfa. ;)
> DT bought a Martelli rotary cutter last year and loves it; it has a
> handle that goes out at right angles to the blade and is supposed to be
> better for your hand and wrist. I couldn't make it work correctly, but
> this all underscores the need to test before you buy. :)
> --
> Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas
> sw.foster1 (at) gmail (dot) com (remove/change the obvious)http://www.san=
dymike.net
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Posted by Sandy on September 24, 2009, 12:36 pm
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> I try out a lot of different cutters, and have bought several
> different ones. <G> I have and use the Olfa ergonomic ones, they are
> pretty good. But I really like the Martellis. They do take getting
> used to, because you not only hold it differently, you keep your arm/
> With a standard type cutter you sort of keep your elbow "out and up"
> and put a lot of pressure on your fingers. The Martelli only uses the
> fingers to keep the cutter handle in the palm and points the way you
> are going. You need to keep your elbow tucked in close and use the
> whole arm to apply the cutting pressure. Very different motions, but I
The Martellis get rave reviews from so many people that I've already
decided to give them another try while I'm at the Houston show in a few
weeks, Pati. I'd never order one (and I haven't seen them in my LQS),
but getting to try them is a definite possibility at the show.
BTW, does anyone know of a source for reasonably-priced replacement
blades for the Martelli? DT was told not to use the easy-to-get Fiskars
or Olfas, since the holes are shaped differently and would end up
messing up the Martelli cutter.
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Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas
sw.foster1 (at) gmail (dot) com (remove/change the obvious)
http://www.sandymike.net
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Posted by Pati, in Phx on September 25, 2009, 11:50 am
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Fortunately, I can get my Martelli blades locally. <G> (I also usually
carry one of my Martelli cutters when I am teaching, and allow
students to try it out. That way I can also coach them on some of the
differences in holding/using it.)
The major difference in the blades is that the hole is round for the
Martelli cutters. Olfa/Fiskars blades have notches in the holes which
means corners that can actually cut through the screw holding the
blade in place. (Which is why there is a "washer" in the Olfa/Fiskars
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assembly.) <G>
Do try to find and try out a Martelli. Next time (??) you are in the
Phoenix area we could also get together just so you can try mine, and
get some coaching. LOL
Have fun,
Pati in Phx
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> The Martellis get rave reviews from so many people that I've already
> decided to give them another try while I'm at the Houston show in a few
> weeks, Pati. I'd never order one (and I haven't seen them in my LQS),
> but getting to try them is a definite possibility at the show.
> BTW, does anyone know of a source for reasonably-priced replacement
> blades for the Martelli? DT was told not to use the easy-to-get Fiskars
> or Olfas, since the holes are shaped differently and would end up
> messing up the Martelli cutter.
> --
> Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas
> sw.foster1 (at) gmail (dot) com (remove/change the
obvious)http://www.sandymike.net
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