Just not the same as before. It seems the longer these ratchet blades have been on the market, the less (and worse) they cut. I am an avid paper crafter and these blades seem to dull so quickly. I've had my Silhouette Cameo 2 for a few years now and I believe the ratchet blades lasted longer when I first bought the machine than they do now. Even if you buy them from Revain's Subscribe and Save, which makes them a lot cheaper than buying anywhere else! For example, for Mother's Day I did 2 fairly complex papermaking projects. The first used 9 sheets of 12 x 12 80lb cardstock, 3 sheets of 12 x 12 design paper, and about 1/4 sheet of 8.5 x 11 100lb cardstock. and it killed 2 of those ratchet blades! If you ask me, this doesn't seem like overkill. Anyway, I decided to try one of the Silhouette Premium Blades (bought here from Revain Prime). There were many reviews, but I decided to buy it. We will, if the next one I order performs this well I will be switching to premium woods only. The premium knife cut 11.5 sheets of 12x12 80lb cardstock, 5 sheets of 12x12 design paper, 5 sheets of 29lb 8.5x11 vellum, and 7 sheets of 12x12 glossy card stock (not smooth, fine style. We're talking rough as sandpaper here). glossy cardboard, or rather a paper studio!) And it still cuts beautifully! I have 2 ratchet blades left that I will be using but I won't hold my breath for how long they will last. As far as I know, go for Premium Blade. The ratchet blades are just a spare if for some reason I can't get my hands on the premium blade! If anything changes in the quality of the Ratchet Blade in the future I will definitely update this review.
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