The Gyro-Cut PRO takes four blades, each ground at a different angle for a different family of materials. The Gyro-Cut JNR has its own blade. Here is how to pick the right one in ten seconds.
Quick chart
| Material | Blade | Angle | Fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper, card, vinyl, acetate | PRO Standard (included with the PRO) | 15° | PRO |
| Fabric, felt, thin leather, balsa | PRO Medium Cut | 30° | PRO |
| Thick fabric, felt up to 3 mm (1/8"), foam | PRO Deep Cut | 45° | PRO |
| Felt over 3 mm, leather, mat board | PRO Extreme-Cut | 60° | PRO |
| Paper, thin card, vinyl | JNR blade | — | JNR |
PRO blades vs the JNR blade
PRO blades fit the Gyro-Cut PRO only. The JNR uses its own JNR blade. If you mostly cut paper, journals and cards, the blade that comes with your tool is all you need.
Standard 15°: paper and card
The everyday blade, already fitted in every PRO. Use it for paper, cardstock, vinyl and acetate: journals, cards, stencils, scrapbooking.
Medium Cut 30°: fabric and felt
A tungsten carbide blade for thin to medium fabric, felt, thin leather and balsa. Great for appliqué and felt projects.
Deep Cut 45°: thick fabric and foam
For thick fabric, felt up to about 3 mm (1/8") and foam.
Extreme-Cut 60°: leather and mat board
The steepest angle, for felt thicker than 3 mm, leather and mat board.
The easy way to get three blades
The Gyro-Cut PRO Kit comes with the PRO and the Standard, Medium Cut and Deep Cut blades, ready for paper, cardstock, fabric and felt from day one.
How to change a blade
Grip the old blade with small pliers while holding the plastic carrier, and pull it out. Use the pliers to place the new blade, then push down gently on the tool to seat it. The instructions in the box show each step, and our how-to videos show it in real time. Keep the cap on blades you are not using.