OLFA 60mm Ergonomic Rotary Cutter (RTY-3/DX) - Rotary Fabric Cutter w/Blade Cover & Squeeze Trigger for Quilting, Sewing, Crafts, Replacement Blade: OLFA RB60-1

I am oh so new to the world of sewing. I am teaching myself to quilt by watching YouTube videos. I am enjoying it very much. I had a 45mm rotary cutter which worked pretty well. This would pop up during my searches and I decided to read the reviews and description. I had no idea what the difference was. Oh my goodness. What a difference. This cut through my quilt layers (pretty sure there is a technical term that I can't remember right now for quilt layers lol) with ease. I didn't have to roll over the layers more than once. Maybe it was a user error with my other rotary cutter, but I had little effort put into this one. I hesitated to buy this because it was a bit pricey. I purchased mine from the Amazon warehouse and saved a couple of bucks. But honestly it was worth every penny and knowing now how amazing it is I highly recommend it.I had no issues with the blade that came with it. It did have oil on it. But it was not dull.So happy with this, I simply cannot say enough about it.Update August 2024I had purchased some non Olfa branded replacement blades. I didn't give it much thought because the blades had good reviews, however I was growing disappointed with my Olfa cutter. I recently purchased an Olfa replacement blade and just used it tonight. Oh what a difference. It cuts like butter again. One pass and clean cuts. I still highly recommend this rotary cutter.

I ordered the OLFA 60mm rotary cutter after looking at several here on Amazon and reading over the reviews. This one had some really positive reviews, so I went ahead and got it. I am SO pleased with this particular rotary cutter. It is sturdy and does not wobble like the one I had before this one. The blade is sharp! I don't cut through multiple layers like a quilter might, but it cut through a double layer of a brushed cotton fabric that was a medium thickness with absolutely no wobble, snagging, or missing spots where I'd have to go back with scissors. I really like the retractable safety feature where if you let go of the handle, it retracts back. (There is a button that locks the blade out, if you so desire.) I am notoriously hazardous to myself, so I like the safety of this cutter. It feels good in the hand and works very well. I'm giving it 5 Stars All Day!!!!

LOVE this! I'm a quilter so my cuts need to be exact with the ability to easily cut through thick layers. THIS IS PERFECT!! Easy to use, absolutely cuts like butter. I'm thrilled!!!

I really enjoy cutting material now with the ease of this rotary cutter. Quality is Great, Price is Good.

I've been using rotary cutters for more than 30 years to cut art papers, art prints, photos and cloth. I've used cutters from many brands, from generic to the best rated Fiskars models, but this is my first Olfa cutter. I had heard good things about Olfa for years, so when my last Fiskars cutter disappeared, I decided to give this one a try when I saw it on sale. I'm so glad that I did! This is the best rotary cutter I've ever used in terms of ergonomics, precision, and general ease of use.What I love about this rotary cutter...1) The 60mm sized blade is simply wonderful to use. It's sharp and precise. It handles multiple sheets of heavyweight watercolor paper or thick layers of fabric (canvas, denim, faux leather, etc.) with ease. I can get through long cuts more quickly than I can with a 45mm blade, with less pressure required for cutting thick layers. I am able finish large amounts of cutting with less effort, which helps spare my hands in the process. That said, it's not just blade size that makes a cutter easy to use, but also the ergonomics of its design.2) When it comes to ergonomics, this rotary cutter really shines. I find it very comfortable to use, even for extended periods. This is important when you have a lot of papers or materials to get through. The blade position can be easily swapped from one side of the cutter to the other, depending on whether you work with your right or left hand. The contour of the handle feels very natural to hold, the lever to release the blade is smooth/easy to engage, and the locking mechanism is wonderful. Some rotary cutters cause my hand to cramp up after extended use, but this one has not been an issue at all.3) Lets talk about that locking mechanism for a minute. The blade lock on this cutter is very easy to access and engage. This makes a world of difference when I have a lot of cutting to do! The locks on my last two Fiskars cutters (45mm and 60mm) were placed at the top of the cutter, in front of the handle. I found them so awkwardly placed, stiff, and difficult to engage that I typically didn't use them while cutting. That is not the case with this cutter. I can quickly and easily lock the blade in the extended position with my thumb and get right to work! I don't need to fuss to engage the lock or hold the handle to keep the blade engaged. Additionally, when the blade is locked in its disengaged position I have no concerns that it may pop out accidentally. It's incredibly secure, regardless of the blade position when it's locked in place.4) The blade in this cutter moves very smoothly and cuts are incredibly precise. There is no wiggle, wobble, or problem with jagged areas when it is used alongside a metal ruler. I do take a little extra care when using plastic rulers since the blade is really sharp and can nip the plastic easily if you're cutting quickly. The unit is consistent from the start of a cut to the end, even across a long sheet of thick paper or multiple layers of fabric. I have not tried specialty blades with it yet, but would expect them to perform equally well!Overall, I have to give this 60mm Olfa rotary cutter a full five stars. It is so well designed and easy to work with that I can use it for extended periods without having to fuss, experience discomfort, or put much thought into it. It just works well, which is exactly what you want when you have a lot of cutting to do. As I stated at the beginning of this review, this is hands down the best rotary cutter I have ever used for its ergonomics, precision, and general ease of use. And, I've used a LOT of them over the years! I wholeheartedly recommend it!

I chose this cutter because of the reviews, and with the knowledge that the OLFA company invented it. Surely first is best. Some of the reviews said it 'cut like butter'. I disagree. I found I had to place it perpendicular to the fabric and exert a lot of pressure. Sometimes even going back and forth. I was only cutting thin cotton for a child's quilt. After making a number of cuts my shoulder was a bit sore. Was I doing it wrong? My technique off? A friend was over prior to my ordering it and just with one swipe her fabric was cut. Any suggestions are welcome. I have pretty much gone back to scissors for most of my cuts.1/9/24. I had stopped using it when I didn’t have success making things for Christmas gifts. Today I showed it to a very experienced quilter and she couldn’t cut with it as well. She said it was dull and was probably dull to start with. She gave me a new blade and it cut beautifully. Shame on OLFA for sticking me with a dull blade.

We used this to cut strips of satin and it worked great. Still sharp after cutting 10 yards of fabric!

Blade down only when grasping. I Love that.