Olfa Quick-Change 45mm Rotary Cutter review
the easiest blade change

8.3/10 provisional Provisional
A one-click blade release, a split guard for switching hands, and a tungsten carbide tool-steel blade. Researched from retailer and maker listings; we have not tested it, and the score is provisional.
you change blades often or swap hands.
you want the cheapest cutter.
What owners and reviewers like
- One-click blade change
- Split guard for left and right hands
- Tungsten carbide tool-steel blade
What to watch for
- £24
Key specs
| Blade | 45mm tungsten carbide tool steel |
|---|---|
| Hands | Left and right |
How the score breaks down
| Core performance on paper | 2.6 / 3 |
|---|---|
| Ease for beginners | 1.8 / 2 |
| Value | 1.6 / 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
£24 inc VAT (Sew Essential, checked 1 Nov 2026)
Sources
All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.