Harbor Freight blades - issues with my newest shipment being dull
#1
I'm in the group that swears by the Harbor Freight blades. I think they work better than the Olfa ones. Love them.
That being said, last month, I bought 10 packs of 2 since they were on sale. I got them and just opened a pack. Both blades were dull. 1 was ridiculously dull. And the package was difficult to open. I opened a 2nd package, and the blade works, but it isn't incredibly sharp like they usually are.
I'm sending an email to HF right now. I was wondering if it was just a fluke with my shipment or if others have noticed the same issues?
That being said, last month, I bought 10 packs of 2 since they were on sale. I got them and just opened a pack. Both blades were dull. 1 was ridiculously dull. And the package was difficult to open. I opened a 2nd package, and the blade works, but it isn't incredibly sharp like they usually are.
I'm sending an email to HF right now. I was wondering if it was just a fluke with my shipment or if others have noticed the same issues?
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Originally Posted by LucyInTheSky
I'm in the group that swears by the Harbor Freight blades. I think they work better than the Olfa ones. Love them.
That being said, last month, I bought 10 packs of 2 since they were on sale. I got them and just opened a pack. Both blades were dull. 1 was ridiculously dull. And the package was difficult to open. I opened a 2nd package, and the blade works, but it isn't incredibly sharp like they usually are.
I'm sending an email to HF right now. I was wondering if it was just a fluke with my shipment or if others have noticed the same issues?
That being said, last month, I bought 10 packs of 2 since they were on sale. I got them and just opened a pack. Both blades were dull. 1 was ridiculously dull. And the package was difficult to open. I opened a 2nd package, and the blade works, but it isn't incredibly sharp like they usually are.
I'm sending an email to HF right now. I was wondering if it was just a fluke with my shipment or if others have noticed the same issues?
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did you by chance get a package of the (recycled) blades?
some shops recycle blades- they are deemed still usable for cutting carpet- which is what they sell them for- the carpet cutters allow alot more pressure to be put into the cut-so the blades are not necessarily that sharp. i think they do say on the package (recycled)
if that's the case you might be able to return them for new blades. depends on the store
some shops recycle blades- they are deemed still usable for cutting carpet- which is what they sell them for- the carpet cutters allow alot more pressure to be put into the cut-so the blades are not necessarily that sharp. i think they do say on the package (recycled)
if that's the case you might be able to return them for new blades. depends on the store
#7
i had the exact same problem.
i purchased them because of the rave reviews but they were more dull then the blade it was meant to replace.
i sent them back and won't be wasting my money on them any longer
i purchased them because of the rave reviews but they were more dull then the blade it was meant to replace.
i sent them back and won't be wasting my money on them any longer
#10
I bought 11 packages 2 weeks ago and have used one blade for the last 2 weeks on a quilt top, mini bow tuck, 2 clutches, 3 mug rugs and it is still as sharp as ever. For .75 I'll chance it and return any dull ones. $16.50 for 22 blades is great. I could only get 3-4 blades for that price with coupons.
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