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Rotary Cutters

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OLFA 60mm RTY-3/DX Ergonomic Rotary Cutter

The OLFA 60 mm RTY-3/DX ergonomic rotary cutter is the default choice for quilting with deep stacks of cotton; OLFA rates it for up to 12 layers.12

Why this one

  • OLFA rates the 60 mm model for up to 12 layers of cotton in one pass, compared with up to 8 for the 45 mm model.234
  • The ergonomically curved handle makes long cutting sessions easier on the wrist.2
  • It converts for left-handed cutting, and its blade safety lock holds the blade closed in a bag or drawer.2
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OLFA 60mm RTY-3/DX Ergonomic Rotary Cutter

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  • OLFA 45mm RTY-2/DX Ergonomic Rotary Cutter

    Quilters who spend the day on curves and small shapes will find the 45 mm OLFA RTY-2/DX the handier size.3 It keeps the curved handle and is rated for up to 8 layers of cotton per pass.4

For cutting many layers at once

For cotton stacks, compare the rated maximum layers per pass; these limits do not establish capacity for other fabrics.24 Choose the OLFA 60 mm RTY-3/DX here for its rating of up to 12 layers of cotton per pass.12

For left-handed quilters

Left-handed cutting calls for a cutter that converts, and both cutters here do.24 Choose the OLFA 60 mm RTY-3/DX for left-handed cutting when you also cut cotton stacks; it is rated for up to 12 layers.12

For long cutting sessions and sore wrists

A curved handle is what long, wrist-sore sessions ask for, and both cutters here have one.24 The OLFA 60 mm RTY-3/DX pairs that curve with a 60 mm blade for long strips.12

For travel and storage

A blade safety lock keeps the blade shut in a bag, and both cutters here carry one.24 The OLFA 60 mm RTY-3/DX locks its blade for travel and converts for left-handed users too.12

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SpecificationOLFA 60mm RTY-3/DX Ergonomic Rotary CutterOLFA 45mm RTY-2/DX Ergonomic Rotary Cutter
Blade size60 mm245 mm3
Layers per pass12 layers2Up to 8 layers4
Handle styleErgonomic curved2Ergonomic curved4
Blade safety lockYes2Yes4
Left-handed useYes2Yes4

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SpecificationOur pickOLFA 60mm RTY-3/DX Ergonomic Rotary CutterOLFA 45mm RTY-2/DX Ergonomic Rotary Cutter
Blade size60 mm245 mm3
Layers per pass12 layers2Up to 8 layers4
Handle styleErgonomic curved2Ergonomic curved4
Blade safety lockYes2Yes4
Left-handed useYes2Yes4

Sources

  1. www.upcitemdb.com
  2. www.olfa.com
  3. www.upcitemdb.com
  4. www.olfa.com

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