
OLFA 18mm Rotary Cutter
Score: 88/100
Olfa MA LTD-04
Score: 78/100Rankings

The OLFA RTY-4 is the smallest rotary cutter in the brand's lineup, featuring an 18mm blade designed specifically for intricate and detailed cutting tasks. It offers a quick-change blade mechanism and an ergonomic straight handle, making it ideal for precision work in quilting and crafts. It is best suited for quilters and crafters needing precision on small-scale projects.

The Olfa Limited MA LTD-04 is a compact, cartridge-style utility cutter designed for precision modeling and crafting tasks. It features a 9mm black alloy steel blade with an auto-lock mechanism and stores up to five replacement blades within its ABS resin body. It is best suited for modeling use, professionals and hobbyists requiring precision cutting in crafting and detailed work.
| Attribute | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
18 mmbest | 9 mm | |
| ↓ lower better | 9.07 gbest | 31.75 g |
140 mm | 198 mmbest | |
— | 5best |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
Blade & Cutting(3) | ||
Blade Type | Rotary | Alloy Tool Steel |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel | Alloy Tool Steel |
Blade Width (mm) | 18 mm | 9 mm |
Handle & Ergonomics(4) | ||
Handle Material | Plastic | ABS Resin |
Handle Type | Straight | Compact |
Overall Length (mm) | 140 mm | 198 mm |
Weight (g) | 9.07 g | 31.75 g |
Safety & Mechanism(3) | ||
Locking Mechanism | Auto-lock | |
Blade Change Mechanism | Single-Click Quick-Change | Back-insertion |
Blade Storage Capacity | 5 | |
Application & Support(4) | ||
Suitable Materials | Fabric, Paper, Craft Materials | Modeling, Crafting, Precision Cutting |
Intended Use | Intricate Cutting | Modeling, Crafting, Precision Cutting |
Warranty | Lifetime | |
Included Blades | 1 | 2 |


Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).

Product testing with quilting, sewing, and craft instructors awarded the OLFA RTY-4 an A+ for intricate cutting tasks such as curved quilting, appliqué, template work, and scrapbooking.
Manufacturer and retailer descriptions emphasize reliability in professional testing, with no user feedback cited.

The search results do not contain detailed professional reviews or assessments from expert reviewers or industry editors. The available information is limited to basic product descriptions from retail sources.
The search results do not include user reviews, customer feedback, or recurring complaints about this product. One source notes that the product is currently out of stock at a major retailer, but no user satisfaction data or common praise or complaints are available.

