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    Old 10-10-2017, 10:03 AM
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    Just got it and wanted to pass along I really like it has anyone else got one?

    it fits natural hand position
    requires less pressure to cut
    perfect for hands with arthritis or hand fatigue
    automatic release guard
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    Old 10-10-2017, 10:11 AM
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    I wondered how they were. They are are on sale through tomorrow at 50% off. I'm debating on getting one and some new blades.
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    Old 10-10-2017, 10:55 AM
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    I love love love my Martelli cutter! I can cut all day, very accurately, with no fatigue or stiffness. I've tried pretty much every rotary cutter available, and the Martelli is definitely my favourite. The only thing I don't use it for is paper piecing, where I prefer the Kai cutters that automatically retract the blade.

    I also really like their blades. At half price, they're a great deal.
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    Old 10-10-2017, 12:22 PM
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    Is it the one with the handle that is on the side of it as in the Amazon picture? And can it only use Martelli blades? Thanks!
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    Old 10-10-2017, 12:44 PM
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    You don't have to have the Martelli blades, but I find that they work better and last longer.
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    Old 10-10-2017, 01:17 PM
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    Yes, it's the one with the handle on the side. I bought one but haven't received it yet. I'm excited to try it!
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    Old 10-10-2017, 01:48 PM
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    I love mine too, and i tried quite a few(will be donating them ) , i just ordered the 60mm
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    Old 10-10-2017, 02:02 PM
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    Love my Martelli rotary cutter. I've had it for 3 years. The spring on it stretched out and I emailed them and they sent another one, no charge.
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    Old 10-10-2017, 02:28 PM
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    I really like it, too. I found some blades on Amazon recently that were cheaper than Olfas and they stay sharp longer. The Martelli blade has a round hole in the center and most other blades have kind of a square hole, but either one fits the cutter. I think the one with the round hole moves a little more smoothly.
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    I love mine too. I have a very small hand and as soon as I put my hand on it, I knew it was the one I wanted. I bought it I think at the quilt show some years back in Lancaster, Pa. I bought a ruler at the time too.
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