45-mm LDH Ambidextrous Rotary Cutter - Midnight Black

I went with this model because it is Canadian and looks good, but the rubber/plastic smells terrible. For the first day I kept smelling burning plastic and couldn't find the smell, then I realized it was this. Even several feet away I can smell it. It isn't very ergonomic, but it works and cuts well. If you're doing a lot of cutting I would recommend a different model.

Nice cutter, but not as heavy as expected

I have a few pairs of left-handed fabric shears - some better than others - and when I couldn't find a local place to get them correctly sharpened after years of use, decided to try this rotary cutter (I already had a cutting pad). Really impressed with how sharp they are and how easy to use. For some things they work better than shears or scissors; for example, starting the cut on a wide buttonhole; trimming paper edges on printable pdf patterns. They're great for fabrics that "stay put" better when you're cutting them, like denim or twill, but it's too easy to slip for lighter wovens or knits so I would still use shears for those. The safety guard is easy to put on & off, and the case they come in is a bonus.

I added this to an order on a whim and because it is black. :) I don’t always love rotary cutters for garment cutting but something about these just works well for me. I am left handed but use scissors in my right hand. Rotary cutters are one of those things that I can’t get to feel right in either hand. On this LDH brand, it might be the size or roundness of the handle, not sure, but I feel more stable cutting with these. Definitely my go-to cutter right now!

I’m very happy with my new rotary cutter. I had been brand loyal for years to another but I’ve definitely been converted to LDH