I purchased one a number of years ago. I don't remember the name but it was blue and had a disc that turned the blade. I threw it away in disgust after trying it unsuccessfully a few times. I find that my blades do not get dull so much as they get nicked if I cut over a pin or something like that. I buy my blades either on sale or with a 40% off coupon in the largest quantity container that I can find. Last year when I went on a "stash busting binge" and cut all my "ugly" or "no longer fit my muse" fabrics into varying width strips, I put a new blade in my cutter. I cut enough strips to over fill two boxes that are approximately 20 inches square and 12-15 " high at that time. I have not changes the blade since and I cut and finished one bed top quilt, approximately 2 dozen table runners or table toppers, and a number of small art quilts. I also cut but haven't finished a new Rhapsody. The blade is still going strong. (This time no nicks) so I would not recommend a blade sharpener unless you can try it out a be sure that it really works before you purchase it. Ann, the traveling quilter now in Illinois.
