Blades

[NJ Phil]

Is there a great deal of difference between blade manufacturers?

Which do you prefer?

Thanks,

Phil

[Clayton717]

depends on who you ask. I use both olsen and flying dutchman. I prefer the FD blades, they seem to last longer and are a little more aggressive. I do keep several sizes of each brand on hand. My advise if you are looking for blades is to get a couple different brands and see which works best and you like the best.

I recommend Flying Dustchman.

[Travis]

I use Flying Dutchman myself. The Scroll Reverse #3 and #5 are my go-to blades. I also like the #3 spiral blade for portraits with lots of curves.

 

I think as long as you're sticking with a brand name, I think you'll do well. The big 3 are Flying Dutchman, Olson, and Pegas. I would stay away from the blades you find at the hardware store. They are intended more for construction type work and don't work well for intricate work hobbiests are after. Plus, they're very expensive compared to the quality stuff you buy (strange but true).

[Huntter2022]

I have to go with Flying Dutchman

[amazingkevin]

I went a year on "DELTA" blades from the big box store,till i found out about ,mike@mikesworkshop.com and have been a happy camper since,with zero complaints and lightning delivery too.