If you haven't tried one of these, it's definitely worth purhasing. The weight of it allows you to cut precisely without having to press down nearly as firmly as with other brand rotary cutters. Please read the instructions for how to use it correctly. My best friend and I both quilt. Because we like this rotary cutter so much, I purchased a second one (despite having several other brands) so when my friend comes to stay for a weekend a month, she has the Quilter's Select cutter to use while here so we both have one. I highly recommend it and the Quilter's Select rulers as well. They are the best I've tried. My friend also agrees. We both gave away all my other brand rulers and now use only Quilter's Select. And, the price for the rotary cutter at this store is the best around.