Comparing Rotary Cutter Blades for Quilters

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In today's video, I put rotary cutter blades to the test! Which rotary cutter blades are the best? Are titanium rotary cutter blades worth the extra cost? As quilters, there are a lot of options when it comes to blades - so I tested out three popular options so you don't have to.
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[@PatsyMellen]

What’s interesting is how long they might last. One of the local fabric shops put the date they put the blade in and will see how long they last. You know they’ll get a workout at a fabric store, one layer of fabric at a time.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

For me, it is difficult to measure how long a blade will actually last. It not only depends on how much cutting you do, but also on your cutting mat, the types of fabric you are using (fleece, cotton, upholstery fabric, leather, etc.). Most quilters use 100% cotton which makes that part a little easier, but the cutting mat is a huge factor depending on whether or not you use a self-healing mat. Lots of variables. I'd be interested to hear the results from your quilt shop! Thanks for sharing!

[@cindyvanhoy4006]

This was quite interesting and helpful, Mary! Our quilting hobby can be expensive, so any information on purchasing good quality, long-lasting tools is greatly appreciated!

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're so welcome! I use so many rotary cutting blades - and these were the best I've ever used. Well worth the money and with the discount it's even better!

[@Auntie7024]

Thank you Mary for this test video regarding blades. 😊

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You are so welcome! I love them and am even more thrilled with the discount for Joyful and Merry Quilters! Great deal all the way around. www.thefabrichut.com/pages/45mm-titanium-coated-blades-joyful-and-merry-quilting

[@debbiebaldwin5161]

Just purchased the titanium blades….great discount! Thank you, Mary, for a great comparison video!

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're welcome! I LOVE the blades - I hope you do as well!

[@deewinston5651]

Thank you Mary for the demonstration.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Thank you! A worthwhile demonstration, particularly confirming what I suspected about the hardware store brands.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're so welcome. And yes...those hardware store blades are good when it comes to cutting carpet - which is what they are advertised to do - but when it comes to fabric they are a waste of money. Thanks for watching!

[@pathanneke7747]

Great information on rotary cutting blades

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're so welcome!

[@teach672]

Wow - interesting! Thanks for discount too.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're welcome!!! It's really a GREAT deal!

[@susanmadden1225]

Thanks for the doing this test! I've often wondered if these blades are any good. I just ordered some!

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're welcome! I love mine! I do a LOT of cutting - and wrote the date on my blade when I put it in (January 28, 202) and it's still VERY sharp! Great product!

[@sandyheller5438]

I just bought the titanium blades. Thank you for the great discount. 💕

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're so welcome!!! Thanks for ordering them! You're going to LOVE them!

[@Poclinus]

Very well done! I just checked my box and there are no more titanium blades in my "stash", but from now on, I'd purchase them. But first I have to use up my other "good" rotary blades! I just had an idea that when those gift exchanges come up this coming Christmas season, put a package of Titanium blades in your gift! Everyone can use them!

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Yes!!! I have been using them before I made the video comparison, and have been a fan! They are a great product and would make a wonderful gift!

[@laureneberhard9456]

I have been using these wonderful blades. I just ordered more since they were 50% off! THANKS

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I agree - they are the best! And with the 50% discount - that is a GREAT deal!

[@debbiespaulding6344]

Good morning, great comparison and timing for testing for me. Bought a packet of "name" brand blades from a quilt store, not my usual brand, that have disappointed. So am now having to purchase again! Last week in the Tuesday Tip you said something about a "discount code" for the titanium blades. I didn't note that in the video....maybe I missed something??? Thanks and I truly appreciate everything that you're doing each week and can't wait for Saturday Project Linus.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thanks so much, Debbie! And yes! I'm so glad you asked, we just got a special link from Fabric Hut this morning for almost 50% off! The link was just added to the description and it's also pinned at the top of the comments. Enjoy!

[@cherylhowell1485]

As a long time quilter, I totally agree that cheap blades are not the way to go. Although I have never used titanium blades, I have used a variety of name brands when it comes to rotary cutters. One thing about this test is you’re not necessarily telling us the brand, unless I totally missed that. I have cut up to eight layers at a time frequently with my Olfa rotary cutter but when I am cutting that many layers, I use my 60 mm blade and not the 45 more for safety and ease of cutting so that is something maybe you could also test. And even though we saw a little bit of movement in the fabric as you were cutting more and more layers, some of that would be the fact that the pieces were smaller, even though the stacks were thicker, so they’re apt to slide around more. But overall the demonstration definitely does show that a better quality blade is going to do a much better job cutting for you.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thank you! I was initially just testing the Fabric Hut Titanium Blades - and comparing them to the Tungsteen Steel blades (several brands and all worked about the same). I agree - there are many other ways to test our blades that I need to try. Thank you for the suggestions and thank you for watching!

[@annstuart-birdsall5581]

I didn’t find that the titanium blade lasted longer and was disappointed 😢. I don’t cut “many” layers at a time and only use quilt store cotton in my quilts. So I’ll give it another try seeing as how I have 10 unused blade left.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

With this discount, I found that the titanium blades were a much better buy than the brand name blades - even when they were on sale. I also found the ease in cutting was hands down better with the titanium blades. Taking everything into consideration and the use and over-use of my cutter, I think these are a great buy and a great product.

[@constanceklagge]

I ordered the titanium rotary blades 2 sets and it says universal fit so hopefully it will work with truecut brand as well. Thank you for all your great tips and tricks for better quality quilting ❤

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thanks for watching! You'll LOVE the blades!

[@joycej9415]

My sister just told me that she uses the Titianium blades and doesn't have to change blades as often. So I think I will try them to see how long they last. Thanks!

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I absolutely agree! I love them and have found them to be nice and sharp which makes cutting so much easier and smoother. Thanks for watching!

[@cathyrose4780]

Hi! I'm new to quilting and can't imagine where I would be cutting on more than 8 layers..and that would in itsself be rare.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Of course, most quilters wouldn't be cutting that many layers at one time...but since I couldn't test how long the blades would last (too cost and time prohibitive), testing the sharpness by cutting layers of fabric was a way to see which blades produced the best results.

[@ocean_hummer]

After watching this video I took advantage of the 50%-off offer and ordered a 10-pack from Fabric Hut. Then I learned that Amazon sells titanium blades for as little as $12/10-pack. Now I'm crossing my fingers these particular blades are worth the higher price.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I have found that these blades are far superior to the inexpensive Titanium blades. You'll have to try them out for yourself, but I believe you'll be pleased with the result. I was very happy with the quality of the blades and the ease of cutting. The discounted price offered by our link made them very affordable - even cheaper than the name brand tungsten steel blades that I tested.

[@ocean_hummer]

To hear you say that you found these blades to be far superior to inexpensive titanium blades means a lot. Thanks much! 😊

[@MorningDove204]

I use cheap or old blades in a cheap free rotary cutter marked Paper Only or for some stabilizers, however not on foam or woven stabilizers. I call it my down and dirty cutter for rough cutting freezer paper perm plates in appliqué etc. I want to try a titanium blade, to see how it feels.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Yes - those old blades have a lot of life in them when it comes to the "non-fabric" cuts. I do the same thing. The Titanium blades are amazing - I can't tell you how much I have loved mine. I had a wrist injury and it makes all the difference since you don't need to put as much pressure on the cutter as your cutter. Thanks for your comment!

[@koalasez1200]

GREAT comparisons!! Thank you! Titanium makes sense but, of course, a little more $. As of today the discount is still available. 12/30/23

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thanks for watching!

[@marilynbook4211]

I never cut more than 4 layers at a time anyway so the cheaper blades are just fine for me. Even if the titanium lasts twice as long they are twice the price so it works out the same cost.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Actually, they aren't twice the price - the company is offering us a deal for 50% off for 10 blades - and that makes them even cheaper than the brand name blades. Here's the link if you'd like to take a second look. shrsl.com/48ikv

[@maranirwin4540]

Thanks

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@jamesdurchenwald]

I very seldom cut more than 4 layers so this test was more just a curiosity to me. I would be more interested in seeing proof of the claim that blades last twice as long. I understand that is much harder to test and prove but would be much more useful to me. I have actually found that I need to change my blade more often and I am reluctant to do so because of the cost of blades. I found some bulk titanium blades online for about a 1/3 or 1/4 the cost of these that cut like a dream and I feel good about changing them often. Even at $5 a blade, I tend to over use them and put my hands at risk when they become dull and I begin to force the cutting. Any chance of doing ome sort of "number of cuts" comparison?

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

We actually thought about doing a "how long do these last" video, but the logistics of me conducting such a test was time and cost prohibitive. The number of cuts I would need to make as well as the amount of fabric I would need to waste while making those cuts is more than I was willing to do for this product comparison. We also checked into a machine that would hold the blades and test the cuts, but again, way more money than I was willing to spend to do a product comparison. This was the next best thing for me - testing the smoothness of the blades, the number of layers I could easily cut, as well as the price and comparing that to the other brands. With the discount, these Fabric Hut blades are only $3.75 each which I think is very reasonable.

[@christy-lynnwhite9599]

When you did 'name brand' did you use the titanium equivalent?

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I did not use a Titanium Brand Equivalent.

[@kathycarroll7885]

was the olda a titanium blade as well?

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

No - the brand name blade was an Olfa tungsten steel blade. The Fabric Hut blade was Titanium.

[@annesummers09]

But will the titanium last a long time or will you have change it more often? I was looking for this info-thanks.😊

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I don’t have a way to test how long they will last, as I said in the video, but this is from the Fabric Hut’s website about their Titanium Blades: “We created Titanium Coated Rotary Blades that can last twice as long as any other brand in the market for half the price... Having a rotary cutting blade that stays sharper longer and gives a good clean cut every time.” I have used my current titanium blade for several projects and have found that it has stayed quite sharp.

[@13abbyj]

I use their blades and find cutting cottons they last a good long time.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Thank you! I agree!!!

[@teresaayars3164]

I think I go through blades quicker on certain cutting mats

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I agree - the mats that are not self-healing really do tend to dull my blades a lot more quickly than the self-healing. Thanks for watching Teresa!

[@MaryJoD]

Have you tried Kia blades? They are known for their scissors. I have used them and I am quite happy with them.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Do you mean the Kai blades? I believe they are in the same category as most of the tungsten steel brand name blades. All good quality blades and they do cut well. I found that the Titanium blades do produce a smoother cut while using less pressure when cutting, which is why I prefer those.

[@MaryJoD]

@@joyfulandmerryquilting Yes, Kai blades. Thank you. I purchased the FabricHut blades.

[@kktowne6992]

You can actually hear the difference between the different blades! Especially the hardware store cheap brand.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

I agree - I could feel it as well. Big difference.

[@laurakozak3765]

Based on your review, I bought the blades and do not understand your review. New blade, 2 layers of cotton and the blade is skipping and not cutting completely. Changed blade and same thing. Very disappointed.

[@joyfulandmerryquilting]

Please contact the company. They have excellent customer service. You could see in the video that the blade worked well for me with up to 16 layers. If you are having trouble with cutting 2 layers, you need to contact them and let them know they are not working for you. This is not my company - I simply tested the blades for them and I stand by my review.. I have used these blades in the past and have never had an experience with them skipping.

[@bethwisner5442]

I had this same thing happen on one of my blades. I contacted them and they apologized and promptly sent another set of blades. Their customer service was excellent!