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product_id: 1838145
title: "OLFA 9911 CMP-1 Compass Circle Cutter"
brand: "olfa"
price: "$35.19"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Olfa"
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# Adjustable diameter up to 6 inches Tool-free blade replacement & ambidextrous Carbon steel blade - razor sharp & durable OLFA 9911 CMP-1 Compass Circle Cutter

**Brand:** olfa
**Price:** $35.19
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎯 Cut circles like a pro — precision meets effortless style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** OLFA 9911 CMP-1 Compass Circle Cutter by olfa
- **How much does it cost?** $35.19 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- olfa enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted olfa brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Razor-Sharp Carbon Steel Blade:** Experience unmatched sharpness and long-lasting edge retention for uninterrupted workflow.
- • **Effortless Tool-Free Blade Swap:** Replace blades safely and quickly without any tools, designed for both right and left-handed users.
- • **Versatile Material Compatibility:** Seamlessly cut paper, vinyl, leather, film, fabric, cardboard, and light wood for all your creative projects.
- • **Trusted OLFA Quality & Durability:** Crafted with premium materials and professional-grade standards to elevate your crafting game.
- • **Precision Perfect Circles Every Time:** Cut flawless circles up to 6" diameter with ease and confidence.

## Overview

The OLFA 9911 CMP-1 Compass Circle Cutter features a razor-sharp carbon steel blade with superior edge retention, adjustable cutting diameter up to 6 inches, and tool-free blade replacement for both right and left-handed users. Ideal for cutting a wide range of materials including paper, leather, vinyl, and light wood, it delivers professional-grade precision and durability trusted worldwide by tradespeople and creatives alike.

## Description

From the Manufacturer Cuts Circles Up To 6" In Diameter. Ideal For paper, Film, Acetates, Cardboard And Light Wood. For Right And Left-Handed Users, And Comes With 6 COB-1 Blades

Review: Wow! Fantastic for cutting perfect small holes in paper. - I needed something to put holes a little less than 1/2" in diameter in the middle of large sheets of heavy paper (less than 1/4" radius.) I had been doing it with pencil marks and an Xacto knife and it was a real pain, and very time consuming, and the results were never perfect. This little tool does a far better job, and is super fast and easy to use. I saw a comment where someone said they could do a 1/8" hole, but I don't see how this is possible. The smallest hole it can make, from what I can tell, is about 7/16" in diameter, or a little less than 1/4" radius. Lucky for me, that's just what I needed. The tool comes with a blade installed, plus five spare blades stored in the safety cover (a separate plastic guard not shown in the photo.) Probably *not* going to work very well on something thick like corrugated cardboard, but would certainly work on heavy flat (non-corrugated) cardstock -- you might just need to run the blade around a few times, no big deal. Oh, and they even give you a little circular thing (about the size of a thumbtack head, with a non-skid bottom) that you can put in the center of your circle, and put the tool center on top of, so that you don't put a pinhole in your paper if you are going to keep (rather than discard) the round piece of paper after it's been cut out. This thing also fits neatly in the blade guard. For best results, I recommend using this with a cutting mat such as the DAHLE Vantage cutting mat (also a great product.) If you need to make perfect, small, round holes in paper or cardstock, I can't imagine a better tool, and a screaming bargain.
Review: Leather Shop - I have a stack of 50 I cut out of 6-7oz. leather which is fairly thick for a craft project. I needed a round cutter without purchasing a premade die. This works great although I was very skeptical the first time I tried it. I would recommend doing multiple passes without digging in too hard to try and cut it once. Also, in this application it's almost better to not have a super sharp lade due to it digging in too deep and bogging down the process. I was able to cut this state of 50 in about 1 hours. I use a piece of plexiglass below but a cutting mat would be better. This leather is not a uniform thickness so I do about 4 passes and then movr on to the next one. When the sheet is complete, I go back with a pair of scissors and cut out remaining edges. Doesn't take much time and allows me to not cut my plexiglass trying to get ever edge. Lastly, this is my second Olfa Knife. I have a rotary cutter that is my favorite. Quality products indeed.

## Features

- RAZOR SHARP BLADE - Our cutter is preloaded with a COB-1 Compass Circle Cutter Blade made from high-quality carbon tool steel for unparalleled sharpness and superior edge retention. The blades allow you to work longer uninterrupted.
- ADJUSTABLE CIRCLE DIAMETER - The cutter has an adjustable slide mechanism that easily changes the circle diameter you wish to cut. You're able to cut circles up to 6 inches in diameter with this tool.
- TOOL FREE BLADE REPLACEMENT - The circle cutter provides safe and easy tool-free blade replacement. When the cutting edge becomes dull, the screw-fixed blade can be removed and replaced by untightening the large knurled knob. You can switch from right to left-hand use with this also.
- MAKES PERFECT CIRCLES - Our cutter is designed for crafts, model building, photography, scrapbooks, sign making, and more. It's great at cutting paper, vinyl, leather, film, fabric, acetates, cardboard, light wood, and more.
- OLFA STANDARD - OLFA maintains a standard of cutting excellence regarded by professional tradespeople worldwide for quality and durability. OLFA only uses the highest quality materials to deliver superior blade life in comfortable, sturdy handles.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
| Brand | OLFA |
| Color | Original Version |
| Handle Material | Steel,Wood |
| Item Length | 5 Inches |
| Material | Plastic Or Metal |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** OLFA
- **Color:** Original Version
- **Item Length:** 5 Inches
- **Handle Material:** Steel,Wood
- **Blade Material:** Carbon Steel
- **Item Weight:** 0.04 Kilograms
- **Blade Length:** 5 Inches
- **Manufacturer:** OLFA
- **UPC:** 043958199341 091511400144 801880307728
- **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00091511400144

## Images

![OLFA 9911 CMP-1 Compass Circle Cutter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61FAnEaFsaL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Besides price, what is the difference between this and the OLFA CMP-3 circle cutter? what does CMP stand for?**
A: The OLFA CMP-3 Rotary Cutter is more suited for fabric as it has a circular blade. The CMP-1 has a blade similar to an Xacto knife so that can cut paper, cardboard and some foam. I don't know what CMP stands for, I thought it was just a model label.

**Q: Does it work on fabric?**
A: The rotary cutter is for fabric. The straight-blade cutter is not. Choose which fits your needs.

**Q: will it cut aluminum trays - the one that is used for baking?**
A: This product is for artist and designers for cutting paper, some thin plastic sheets, poster board, etc. It might work if the thickness of your aluminum tray is about regular disposable baking aluminum foil pan.

**Q: Will this tool cut small holes into a thin sheet of latex?**
A: I use it on high strength silicone sheets up to 1/16" thick. It gets the job done. Circles as small as 1" and larger turn out surprisingly good. I bought the more expensive rotary version from olfa and a fiskars circle cutter and both were complete failures when cutting silicone rubber. Silicone is tougher then latex. Yes it will work on latex.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow! Fantastic for cutting perfect small holes in paper.
*by L***E on January 24, 2014*

I needed something to put holes a little less than 1/2" in diameter in the middle of large sheets of heavy paper (less than 1/4" radius.) I had been doing it with pencil marks and an Xacto knife and it was a real pain, and very time consuming, and the results were never perfect. This little tool does a far better job, and is super fast and easy to use. I saw a comment where someone said they could do a 1/8" hole, but I don't see how this is possible. The smallest hole it can make, from what I can tell, is about 7/16" in diameter, or a little less than 1/4" radius. Lucky for me, that's just what I needed. The tool comes with a blade installed, plus five spare blades stored in the safety cover (a separate plastic guard not shown in the photo.) Probably *not* going to work very well on something thick like corrugated cardboard, but would certainly work on heavy flat (non-corrugated) cardstock -- you might just need to run the blade around a few times, no big deal. Oh, and they even give you a little circular thing (about the size of a thumbtack head, with a non-skid bottom) that you can put in the center of your circle, and put the tool center on top of, so that you don't put a pinhole in your paper if you are going to keep (rather than discard) the round piece of paper after it's been cut out. This thing also fits neatly in the blade guard. For best results, I recommend using this with a cutting mat such as the DAHLE Vantage cutting mat (also a great product.) If you need to make perfect, small, round holes in paper or cardstock, I can't imagine a better tool, and a screaming bargain.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Leather Shop
*by A***. on December 9, 2024*

I have a stack of 50 I cut out of 6-7oz. leather which is fairly thick for a craft project. I needed a round cutter without purchasing a premade die. This works great although I was very skeptical the first time I tried it. I would recommend doing multiple passes without digging in too hard to try and cut it once. Also, in this application it's almost better to not have a super sharp lade due to it digging in too deep and bogging down the process. I was able to cut this state of 50 in about 1 hours. I use a piece of plexiglass below but a cutting mat would be better. This leather is not a uniform thickness so I do about 4 passes and then movr on to the next one. When the sheet is complete, I go back with a pair of scissors and cut out remaining edges. Doesn't take much time and allows me to not cut my plexiglass trying to get ever edge. Lastly, this is my second Olfa Knife. I have a rotary cutter that is my favorite. Quality products indeed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ It works.
*by R***N on June 8, 2024*

I bought 2 reasonably priced circle cutters to use mainly on cardstock. The “JEF” HD-01, and the closely priced OLFA circle cutter. I am reviewing both together. The “JEF” is obviously larger and can do larger holes/circles. This model is easier to use than the OLFA and should be able to cut any circle you would need. My only issue is that it uses a Cricut like blade, and includes 2 extra. The blade works great, it’s replacing it if needed that concerns me. You may just have to buy another whole cutter (although at under$10 not a real problem). The OLFA can cut up to a 6” circle, which covers most card crafting. The OLFA is much more compact and made in Japan instead of China. The OLFA has 6 extra blades and can probably be bought from OLFA. Summary: I really wanted to like the OLFA, but the “JEF” is just so much easier to use. The OLFA has a learning curve and could be difficult for many. I think if you just want to cut circles, get the “JEF”.

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