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 | |
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| 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 |
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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.
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