Material | Cotton |
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Brand | OLFA |
Color | Yellow |
Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Item Weight | 2.88 ounces |
Style | Simple |
Handle Type | Manual-Retractable |
Manufacturer | Olfa |
Product Dimensions | 4.45 x 8.65 x 1.2 inches |
Item model number | 1057028 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Material Type | Cotton |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer Part Number | CMP-3 |
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OLFA 18mm Rotary Circle Cutter (CMP-3) - Adjustable Rotary Blade Cutter w/ Ratchet Handle Cuts Perfect Circles for Crafts, Sewing, Quilting, Replacement Blade: OLFA RB18-2
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Material | Cotton |
Brand | OLFA |
Color | Yellow |
Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Item Weight | 2.88 ounces |
Style | Simple |
Handle Type | Manual-Retractable |
About this item
- RAZOR SHARP 18MM ROTARY BLADE - The 18mm Rotary Circle Cutter is pre-loaded with an RB18 Rotary Blade made from high-quality stainless steel. The ultra-sharp rolling razor blade delivers unparalleled sharpness and superior edge retention.
- RATCHET DIAL HANDLE - Our ratchet-dial handle reduces wrist fatigue and promotes a cutting motion that prevents uncomfortable twisting or strain. This adjustable tool allows you to effortlessly cut perfect circles from 1-1/2" to 8-34".
- QUICK & EASY BLADE REPLACEMENT - OLFA's 18mm Rotary Cutter has a quick-change blade system that provides simple and safe blade changes. It also features a built-in blade cover and pivot-point guard for safe storage.
- CUT CIRCLES WITH EASE - This tool easily cuts clean, perfect circles in one step. Ideal for use with fabric, paper, felt, and more. Great for creating yo-yos, crescents, circle applique, and more.
- THE OLFA STANDARD - As the original inventor of the Snap-Off Knife, OLFA has maintained a standard of cutting excellence for our quality and durability. Pairing your OLFA 18mm Circle Cutter with OLFA 18mm Rotary Blades will provide optimal results.
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Cut with Confidence
OLFA invented the first snap-off blade & rotary cutters. Since 1956, OLFA has delivered unwavering quality in every product.
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Are OLFA blades the sharpest?
OLFA brand blades are made with top quality materials, forged with technologies that stem from traditional sword-making.
OLFA snap-off blades consistently test sharper than other blades. OLFA Ultra Sharp Black Blades are 25% sharper than standard silver blades.
OLFA ENDURANCE rotary blades were independently tested and verified to cut 2X longer than standard rotary blades .
OLFA's Commitment to Safety
With hand-held cutting tools, quality weighs heavily on user safety.
Our knife and handle design always has customer safety top of mind.
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OLFA Rotary Circle Cutter
Cut circles in one step with this easy-to-use OLFA circle cutter. When you grasp the handle, use a stirring-the-soup motion to cut perfect circles. The ratchet handle aligns your hand and wrist to help reduce wrist fatigue typically associated with cutting in a circular motion. Use the cutter to create Yo Yos, crescents, circle appliqué and penny rug circles.
- Effortlessly cut perfect circles from 1-1/2″ to 8-3/4
- Built-in blade cover and plastic pivot spike guard for safety when not in use
- Includes and fits the OLFA 18mm rotary blade
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ASIN | B001CEAMCY |
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4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #22,592 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #40 in Quilting Rotary Cutters |
Date First Available | January 2, 2008 |
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Value for money | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.0 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Easy to use | 3.6 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.3 |
Accuracy | 3.7 | 3.8 | 2.4 | 4.6 | 4.2 | — |
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blade material | Stainless Steel | Plastic | — | Alloy Steel | Aluminum | Titanium |
handle material | Stainless Steel | Plastic | — | — | Aluminum | — |
handle type | Manual-Retractable | Manual-Retractable | Manual-Retractable | Manual-Retractable | Manual-Retractable | — |
weight | 0.18 pounds | — | 0.01 pounds | — | 0.72 pounds | — |
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Innovative Patented Ratchet Mechanism Makes Cutting Circles Easy. Features Built-In Blade Cover For Safety. For Right And Left-Handed Users.
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Customers like the performance of the utility knife. They say it does a great job and works well on fabric. They appreciate the versatility and sharpness of the knife. However, some customers are disappointed with the stability. Opinions are mixed on ease of cutting, quality, ease of use, and circle quality.
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Customers like the performance of the utility knife. They say it does a great job, works well on fabric, and makes circles much quicker than using scissors. They also say it's a time saving, end result perfecting product that makes crafting quick, easy, and fun.
"...I had to make 3 different sizes and this worked great." Read more
"...I researched all before I purchased this one. I am very happy with its performance. Denim is very tough material." Read more
"...Works great" Read more
"...Here's my review...This cutter works super well, after you've practiced a bit that is...." Read more
Customers find the utility knife to be a great, handy, and practical little tool. They say it's an ingenious product and useful for a variety of projects. Customers also mention that it'll be able to cut through fabric.
"This is a handy device and needs practice to use it. I'm glad I purchased it but will take time to manipulate it." Read more
"Great little tool that gets the job done! WAAAY better than manually cutting with an Xacto...." Read more
"This cutter is wonderful. I cut a lot of circles out of fabric. My husband was very skeptical. I bought it anyway...." Read more
"The rotary tool is great but it takes practice and you need to know where to apply pressure." Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the utility knife. They mention that the blade is very sharp, and the wheel and pointer are extremely sharp. The ratchet handle makes completing a cut smooth and clean. The blade is smaller and sharper than the standard rotary cutter, so it doesn't bunch. Some appreciate that the ratchetet handle can be replaced. Overall, most are happy with the sharp quality of the product.
"...Safety First! The wheel and pointer are extremely sharp, it's great that there is a safety cap for the point and a retractable safety feature for..." Read more
"Very sharp & easy to control. The fact that the blade can be replaced is important.!" Read more
"...The circles just weren't coming out with smooth edges. The edges were all jagged and I was ripping the center of the circle with the pivoting needle...." Read more
"Works great! Sharp cutter, easy to use. On first try, though, I wanted several circles exactly the same size...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of cutting with some saying it cuts effortlessly and with precision, while others say it's difficult to use and doesn't cut as well as the slanted blade. Some customers also mention that it doesn''t always cut through and at times gets more of an oval.
"...No more sore hands trying to cut circles with scissors! It cuts well BUT for thick fleece, I had to create a fabric holder out of chip board to..." Read more
"This Olfa circle cutter makes fabric circle cutting fairly quick and easy...." Read more
"...down into the mat, it puts the tool at an angle, further diminishing its cutting capability...." Read more
"Cuts felt like butter. Can cut two layers of 1.5mm felt no problem. Wool blends are easier to cut, but does just fine with polyester as well...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the utility knife. Some mention it's a great product, marvelous, and well worth the effort. However, others say that it'd be disappointing if it was made in China. They say it creates dents that are unappealing for a finished product, and the blade is beginning to dull.
"...The circles could end up different size. Very happy with it. Will last a long time if taken care of. I researched all before I purchased this one...." Read more
"...yesterday, and, like any other rotary cutting blade, this one is beginning to dull...." Read more
"More plastic than I anticipated. Still, in all fairness, it is a quality item (the fact the rod is made of plastic should not be an issue), and..." Read more
"...This is not a cheap item and neither are the refill blades. I also bought the self healing cutting bird...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the utility knife. Some mention it's easy to use and control, making several little projects much easier. However, others say that it requires some getting used to, is hard to use, and the instructions aren't easy to figure out.
"...Wish it came with some sort of holder/stabilizer but it was easy enough to create my own. I've shared a video tutorial :)" Read more
"...Not a lot of instructions, but not a lot of moving parts, so "setup" was not hard. And it cut a perfect circle on the second attempt...." Read more
"This Olfa circle cutter makes fabric circle cutting fairly quick and easy...." Read more
"Very sharp & easy to control. The fact that the blade can be replaced is important.!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the circle quality of the utility knife. Some mention that it makes perfect circles and is very easy to use, while others say that it doesn't work as expected and the circles don't look round.
"...And it cut a perfect circle on the second attempt. Love the ratchet handle...." Read more
"...The circles could end up different size. Very happy with it. Will last a long time if taken care of. I researched all before I purchased this one...." Read more
"...out how to do it but once you get the hang of it, it's perfect for making circles. The instructions aren't easy to figure out...." Read more
"...But it does work well, and make nice neat circles in fabric, which is what I use it for." Read more
Customers find the stability of the utility knife to be poor. They say that the tool wobbles and it's difficult to keep it from wobbling while making circles. Customers also mention that the circular blade is very wobbly and lacks precision. They also say that it slides all the time and the fabric moves around too much, making it difficult to cut an exact circle.
"...to cut for my product and find it frustrating when the point suddenly moves off center...." Read more
"...However, this meant that the fabric would snag, move around, or the cutting circle cutter would leave pieces still attached if you tried to cut..." Read more
"...them over the 1000 circles before the weld separates and the blade becomes too wobbly to cut a perfect circle...." Read more
"...Also there is a slight wobble to the disc blade that *may* throw off alignment...." Read more
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It arrives in its most compact form, with the center pin-like portion capped and slid close to the blade area. The blade also comes in its most compact form. In order to cut with the blade, you actually need to remove the blade so you can slide the blade guard out to shield the blade in the cutting position, then replace the blade. This enables you to use the blade guard when not cutting. The guard slides in or out after you have repositioned the blade, but if the blade is left in the shipping position, the guard won't move.
I had to use a separate ruler to measure the spacing from the center point to the outer radius of the blade in order to get the right circle size. I used the ruler again to find the center or my fabric square to cut it into a circle.
This cutter works best on fabrics little to no stretch in them like quilting cotton, flannel, or felt. I have to provide extra blade pressure to cut thicker fabrics like denim.
When I used the cutter on jegging fabric to make a jeans quilt from old jeans, I had to keep smoothing out and repositioning the fabric due to the stretch from the spandex content. I still got circles, but had to do some follow up trimming with scissors. The quilting cotton cut quickly and easily.
I also have the Creative Grids Savvy Circle ruler. It works best for quilting cotton, while this circle cutter is better for thicker, stretchier fabrics like Minky, denim, or fleece.
The info on the package is not enough and the "ruler" on the circle cutter should be more clearly marked. I have been using it steadily for the last 4 days to cut for my product and find it frustrating when the point suddenly moves off center. I have watched the tutorial over and over and they should warn the buyer about "adjustment time", and give tips on what you might try if your circle cutter doesn't perform or if your having difficulty. This is not a cheap item and neither are the refill blades. I also bought the self healing cutting bird. Be prepared to practice and adjust for different types of material. I have only been able to cut 2 layers at once with very fine materials and even then, using great caution. I use the technique shown on the tutorial and still have problems. I guess I may improve over time, but for now I cannot give this tool a better rating.
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Reviewed in Canada on December 18, 2020