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L.p. Sharp blade company, I loved their products. Their product Olfa Blades vs. Generic Blades Many times we have been asked to explain the difference between these two brands of blades. To begin with, the blades are made of two different kinds of steel. The Olfas are made of a high grade tungsten steel, the generics are made of stainless steel. The tungsten steel is just a little harder and therefore will hold an edge a tad longer. The finishing process is just a little better on the Olfas, so initially the blade is just a little sharper on the average. What these two factors mean in the long run is that the Olfas start a little sharper and last a little longer. Until recently, Olfa had a large lead in quality control. That meant that their blades were more uniform and they didn't have as many "duds" as the generics. Recently, however, the company that produces our generics in Taiwan has tightened its standards and there is very little difference now in the blades. We have a number of companies that purchase generics for production jobs where they use them all day. They seem very satisfied with their quality and longevity. Is the price of the Olfa justified? That is a good question. We like to think that our prices reflect what the blades are worth and we set our prices accordingly. Our margins are the same on both products, so all we can tell you is to try them both and see what you think. We have a lot of satisfied customers with both brands. Either way we think you will be pleased with your purchase. Most blades do not get dull from cutting fabric. They are ruined by hitting something hard, like a pin. If you take a little more care, and clean and oil your blade occasionally it will also last considerably longer - whether it is an Olfa or a Generic. As to recommending the Olfa or the generic it can also depend on the user of the blade. If you are the only person using the cutter and you are normally careful what you cut, you may want to use the Olfas for their better longevity. If, on the other hand, you have employees, students or novices using the blades, you may want to use the more inexpensive generics. That way, if someone using the cutter runs over a pin or drops the cutter on a hard surface, it will cost you less to replace the blade. Another consideration might be the materials you are cutting. If you cut a lot of polyester, paper, plastics or other abrasive materials, you may want to use the generics to save money. Rotary Cutter handles: It doesn't make any difference whether you use Olfa or generic blades in your Olfa, Dritz or brand X rotary cutters as far as a proper fit and function. The pivot hole size is standardized. Likewise, you can use Olfa or generic blades in your Olfa cutters. The cutter handles are just a matter of ergonomic comfort and different handles fit the user's hand differently. It is strictly a matter of preference when it comes to the handles. Especially if you have a special left hand model (they do make them), and it is being used by a right handed person.

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