Sharpest Vinyl Cutter Blades For Flawless Vinyl Cutting Job

The main tool in the cutting devices are the blades. They are made from steel or carbide and they have to be durable and sharp because they must cut many materials very precisely. Some of them will be able to cut leather, fabric, and plastic while others which are less strong and can cut thinner materials such as vinyl, cardstock, paper etc.

Most vinyl cutter blades are different by the angle degree of their cutting edge. According to the degree, they will be able to cut different types of materials. For example, 45-degree blades are the most typical ones and they are used to cut sign grade vinyl. The 60-degree ones are used for cutting a very thick vinyl such as gold leaf or a sandblast mask. The 30-degree blades are used for cutting thin and delicate vinyl.

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In accordance with the material that you use, you can choose a different degree of cutting edge angle. Also, the cutting devices have features which help you to choose the most adequate settings and cutting style according to the material you have. Therefore, most of the models have adjustable cutting pressure and cutting speed in accordance with the used blade, material and the project you want to get as a result.

The great models are Ratchet-style blades. That can be manually controlled with the slot that is on the machine and the cutting length can be adjusted. Many models also have auto blade function. This enables the device to automatically adjust the blade’s cutting depth according to the material type. You just have to set the type of material you’re using into the software and the device will adjust the blade.

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Also, some of them have the Smart Set dial function that allows you to have high-quality projects, even if you don’t know which cutting style is the best for the material you’re using. The machine will adjust the blade to a most optimal cutting depth so the cutting is precise and accurate for any given material.

In this review, we will represent 5 models of blades that are available on the market. We will describe their technical specifications, package content and give you important information such as the models of the blade holders and cutting devices which are compatible with them and which materials they can cut.

Review of The Most Popular Vinyl Cutter Blades

365 Saver Blades

The package contains 5 pieces of each blade type. There is a 30-degree, 45-degree and 60-degree blade type. They are 0.98 inches long and 0.06 inches big in diameter. The material from which they are made is Tungsten steel.

365 Saver Blades

This steel makes it anti-rust and anti-static. They will fit in most of cutting plotter models such as USCutter, Silhouette, Cricut etc. This package also includes one blade holder. These blades are made to cut the materials with high precision.

They can cut a wide range of materials such as vinyl, fabric, leather, iron-ons, poster board, cardstock etc. They are made to be durable and to cut your wanted DIY projects correctly.

Characteristics:

  • 30-/45-/60-degree blade type
  • 98 inches long and 0.06 inches big in diameter
  • Tungsten steel made
  • Anti-rust and anti-static
  • They cut vinyl, fabric, leather, iron-ons etc.

Uniqstore Blades

This package includes five 45-degree standard vinyl cutter blades. They are intended for Graphtec models so they won’t be a good replacement part for other models. But some reviewers mentioned that you can use them in other models if you have an adequate blade holder.

Uniqstore Blades

They are made from carbide which makes them high-quality. Therefore, they are sharp and they will last longer. They are 0.94 inches long and 0.035 inches big in diameter. They can cut very precisely.

With this package, you will have enough blades for replacement. They are ideal for cutting vinyl, iron-ons, cardstock, paper board, fabric, leather, and other materials. Each piece weighs 0.32 ounces.

Characteristics:

  • 45-degree
  • Carbide made blades
  • 94 inches long and 0.035 inches big in diameter
  • Each weighs 0.32 ounces
  • They cut iron-ons, cardstock, paper board, fabric etc.

HQMaster Blades

This package includes 10 blades. They are specifically made for the Graphtec cutting plotters, but they can be also universal for the most vinyl cutters. These are the 45-degree type and will cut most thin materials, vinyl, automotive and reflective film, self-adhesive paper etc.

HQMaster Blades

The length is 0.8 inches and they are 0.057 inches big in diameter at the handle. They are made from Tungsten steel which makes them long-lasting. You can be sure they will cut very precisely and that you will be satisfied with the resulted project. They come with springs.

The great feature is that they are rustless and anti-static. The design and material enable their high precision and high-quality performance. They are available in silver and red color. Each blade weighs 0.64 ounces. The storage case is 2.8 inches long, 2 inches wide and 0.5 inches high.

Characteristics:

  • 08 inches long and 0.057 inches big in diameter
  • Tungsten steel made
  • 45-degree
  • Come with a spring
  • Each weighs 0.64 ounces

ATOPLEE Blades

The package includes 15 pieces of blades. They are five blades of each type. The 30-degree, 45-degree and 60-degree blade types are included in the package. Each type is marked with the color, so the 30-degree is yellow, the 45-degree is red and the 60-degree is blue.

ATOPLEE Blades

They are made from cemented carbide. It ensures longevity and durability. You can be sure they will cut with high precision so you will get the high-quality resulted project. It will cut up to 0.0098 inches thick materials.

The blades are compatible with Roland, Rabbit(HX), Redsail(RS), Yinhe(YH) and other blade holders. These standard blades are ideal for cutting standard vinyl, adhesive media, fabric, cardstock and other.  Each blade is 3.9 inches long, 0.4 inches wide and 2 inches high.

Characteristics:

  • 9 inches long, 0.4 inches wide and 2 inches high
  • Cemented carbide made
  • They can cut materials up to 0.0098 thick
  • All three types included: 30-/45-/60-degree
  • Compatible with Roland, Rabbit, Redsail, Yinhe etc.

Silhouette America Ratchet-Style Blade

Unlike the previously mentioned models, these are Ratchet-style vinyl cutter blades that enable precise adjustment. These are blades specifically made for Silhouette models. They are made for models that have a slot located on the machine. You just have to put the blade in it and adjust it manually according to the material thickness.

Silhouette America Ratchet-Style Blade

This replacement black blade is designed to be suitable for all versions of the Silhouette cutting machines, such as all Cameo versions, Curio and Portrait models. With this Ratchet slot that can be found on the device, you can manually adjust the blade’s cutting length from 0.0039 inches up to 0.0393 inches.

The blade is made from Carbide which ensures its durability and longevity. It can cut a wide range of materials such as vinyl, cardstock, paper, craft foam, heat transfer material etc. The package contains one blade. It weighs 0.64 ounces.  It’s 5.8 inches long, 1 inch wide and 3.5 inches high.

Characteristics:

  • Manually adjusted with Ratchet
  • Adjustable length range is 0.0039-0.0393 inches
  • Carbide made blade
  • It’s 5.8 inches long, 1 inch wide and 3.5 inches high
  • It weighs 0.64 ounces