Famore Cutlery Specialty Tools at Linda's Electric Quilters
Beyond the core scissors and 45mm rotary tools — covered in the Famore scissors guide and rotary cutters guide — Famore Cutlery offers specialty cutting tools for specific applications: the 28mm rotary system and professional fabric shears. Pair them with a quality surface from the cutting mats guide.
739 Pro Cut Micro Serrated Fabric Shear — 9" Comfort Handle
Famore's professional 9" fabric shear with micro-serrated blades and ergonomic comfort handle — the micro-serration grips fabric during cutting, preventing slipping and providing cleaner cuts through multiple layers. The 9" length and comfort handle design reduce hand fatigue during extended cutting sessions. A step up from standard fabric scissors for high-volume cutting work.
28mm Rotary System
The 28mm rotary is the precision cutting format — smaller than the standard 45mm, the 28mm excels at curves, tight radiuses, and cutting around templates where a full-size rotary would be too large:
- 428RT 28mm Rotary Handle — the ergonomic handle designed for the 28mm blade system; comfortable grip and precise control for detailed cutting
- 28mm SKS-7 Replacement Blades — 2 pcs — standard stainless 28mm replacement blades for the 428RT handle
400TC Professional Tungsten Carbide Rotary Blade
The pinnacle of Famore's rotary blade technology — tungsten carbide construction provides dramatically extended blade life compared to both standard stainless and titanium-coated blades. Tungsten carbide is one of the hardest materials used in cutting tools; a 400TC blade will outlast multiple standard blades in the same application. The professional choice for high-volume production cutting rooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does 28mm beat the standard 45mm rotary?
Curves and templates — the smaller wheel turns tight radiuses without straying, hugs template edges, and trims appliqué shapes a 45mm plows past. Keep the 45mm for straight strips and yardage; reach for the 28mm the moment the cut bends.
What do micro-serrated shears do that smooth blades can't?
Grip — the fine serration bites the fabric so slippery layers can't skate ahead of the blade, which is why serrated shears cut minky, silky prints, and multi-layer stacks cleanly where smooth blades push and slide. The teeth are fine enough to leave no visible edge mark.
Is a tungsten carbide blade worth the premium?
For volume, yes — carbide holds an edge through several standard blades' worth of cutting, so studios and production rooms save money and blade-change interruptions. A weekend quilter on stainless blades changes them cheaply and often; both maths work at their volumes.
