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    Old 10-19-2012, 08:39 PM
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    I bought some almost a year ago based on other people at my guild that they worked great. Well I ordered like 6 packages and they were horrible even with a new mat they skipped so I use them to cut paper will never purchase again!
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    Old 10-19-2012, 09:39 PM
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    I've never had a problem and I order 10 packs at a time.
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    Old 10-20-2012, 02:49 AM
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    They are gaaaaaaaarbage!
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    Old 10-20-2012, 03:44 AM
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    I have never had a problem with them and think they stay sharper longer than Olfa blades.
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    Old 10-20-2012, 07:41 AM
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    Used to love them. Only an occasional baddie. Last year I bought 5 packs and all were so bad!!
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    Old 10-20-2012, 07:56 AM
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    I've given up on them. I've given up on all blades except Martelli's. They are better than any blade I've ever used, including Gingher's.
    I order them thru Amazon.com at a better price than I've seen elsewhere.
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    Old 10-20-2012, 07:56 AM
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    I didn't know that Harbor Freight sold rotary blades. Will have to check them out. Thanks!
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    Old 10-20-2012, 07:57 AM
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    Count me in with those who have a dud every now and then. They're so much cheaper that I can toss that one and put in another. The good ones work great - I'll buy more.
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    Old 10-20-2012, 08:19 AM
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    Just put a new HF blade on and no problem. I was replacing another HF blade that worked great for months, so no complaints from me about them.

    There must be some quality control issues given the inconsistent experiences reported here.
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    Old 10-20-2012, 09:06 AM
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    I haven't purchased from them but was considering it, now I will keep reading this thread.
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