Olfa 45mm Rotary Cutter review
the classic
8.3/10 provisional Provisional
Olfa calls it its most popular cutter for general sewing, quilting and crafts. Researched from retailer and maker listings; we have not tested it, and the score is provisional.
Pick it if
you want a first rotary cutter.
Skip it if
you want quick blade changes.
What owners and reviewers like
- Classic 45mm size
- £15.50
What to watch for
- Basic safety guard
Key specs
| Blade | 45mm |
|---|
How the score breaks down
| Core performance on paper | 2.4 / 3 |
|---|---|
| Ease for beginners | 1.8 / 2 |
| Value | 1.8 / 2 |
| Reliability reports | 1.3 / 1.5 |
| UK support and warranty | 1.0 / 1.5 |
Weights from how we score. Scores are provisional and based on cited sources, not a test.
Price and where to buy
£15.50 inc VAT (Sew Essential, checked 1 Nov 2026)
Sources
All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.