I've been cutting on this cutting board for about a month now and it is performing exactly as I thought it would, cuts in the surface are self-healing. Large size lets me cover my entire work surface which comes in handy for large objects. Objects sit evenly on this large surface as well. Worth the extra price for the larger size.
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The Ultimate in Work Surface Protection
Dahle Vantage Self-Healing Cutting Mats
Dahle Vantage Premium Self-Healing Cutting Mats are extremely durable and provide 1/8" of work surface protection. These premium cutting mats feature 5 layers of PVC construction with screened inch, metric, and angled alignment guides. Vantage Mats can be used on both sides and are ideal for sewing, crafting, rotary cutting, and cropping photos.
- Self-healing 5-layer design for maximum durability
- Screened inch, metric, and angled guides (top surface)
- Ideal for cropping photos, cutting, and sewing
Vantage Mats- Black
9" x 12"- #10670
12" x 18"- #10671 | Two Sided- #10791
18" x 24"- #10672 | Two Sided- #10792
24" x 36"- #10673 | Two Sided- #10793
36" x 48"- #10670
Vantage Mats- Green
9" x 12"- #10470
12" x 18"- #10471
18" x 24"- #10472
24" x 36"- #10473
36" x 48"- #10473
Vantage Mats- Blue
9" x 12"- #10690
12" x 18"- #10691
18" x 24"- #10692
24" x 36"- #10693
36" x 48"- #10693
Vantage Mats- Clear
9" x 12"- #10680
12" x 18"- #10681
18" x 24"- #10682
24" x 36"- #10683
36" x 48"- #10683
Great cutting mats from a reputable company
I bought a 9" x 12" black, and also a blue, cutting mat. The price was too good to just get one. They're thick (the black one 1/8th inch, the blue one is a little less), heavy, and stiff -- all good for precision cutting. They can't be rolled up without possibly ruining them. To cut clear through a mat you'd probably need to use hard pressure with a box cutter (cutting mats aren't made for box cutters, so use one at your own risk). One side is printed with a measured grid, the other side is blank. The black mat has white printing that's easy to see and the blue mat has light grey printing that's much less contrasty, could be a problem in low light. Both sides of the mat are usable. The mat itself is 9" x 12", but the printed grid is 8" x 11" (there's a 1/2" border around the edge). The surface is slightly textured so it grips paper when you put any pressure on the paper. Paper didn't slide around at all for me while test cutting. I tried it with glossy paper, regular paper and out of curiosity, a piece of cooking parchment paper. The parchment paper didn't grip as well as the other two, but it hung on far far better than I expected it to. I do notice the blue mat is a bit smoother than the black one, so if you want more grip, get the black one. I *can* see some of the cut marks where I cut deeper, but I can't feel them, so the mat is doing its job. Previous cuts won't interfere with future ones. I have a 2' x 3' cutting mat already for rotary cutting, but it's far too big to get out and use every time I want to use my x-acto knife. I had been using the backs of legal pads to cut small things on, but cardboard tends to grab the blade and gets ruined pretty quickly. The 9" x 12" mats are great and getting one was long overdue. I can store them almost anywhere and I only have to move my keyboard out of the way to make room for one. I definitely recommend these.
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024Color: ClearSize: 48"L x 36"WVerified Purchase
This is without question the best cutting mat I have ever used. I mostly specialize in leatherwork, but also sewing and other crafts.
The perfect cutting mat.. with one BIG caveat.
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024
I build a massive butcher block work bench, and I wanted a thick self-healing mat that was transparent enough to show the grain of the bench. This fit the bill PERFECTLY. It's nice and thick, never have to worry about cutting through, even with the extremely sharp blades I use.
HOWEVER.. there is one catch. The inch marks on the left edge and bottom edge are the only marked sides, as the mat offers metric scales if you were to rotate 180-degrees. This is a nice feature, but ultimately makes the mat much less functional for either scale, as the metric scale is also not featured on the opposite edges, accordingly.
If the inch lines were bolder, and the half-inch lines were thinner (or a different color/shade), this would not be as big of an issue.. but when I have an entire side of leather laid out, and am trying to square up a cut, I have to count the half-mark lines from one edge to ensure my straight-edge is lined up. If the inch markers were along the top and right sides, this would without be a 6-star rating! The mat is phenomenally well-made, but this little omission of a continuous scale along all edges knocks off a star, instead.
That being said, the mat was shipped flat and I have had no issues with warping even in my garage in the warm Virginia summers. I stuck the top corners down using carpet corners, and it hasn't budged since.
In conclusion - you will not be disappointed with this mat! It is thick, reliable, and durable. Just keep in mind that the scale is not mirrored on the opposite side, so you may find that to make some projects more difficult. I am planning to maybe write the missing markers in sharpie on the bottom of the mat, so I can maximize the potential. Hopefully they remedy this in the future, because this mat is otherworldly apart from that!
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- PlaceholderReviewed in India on June 18, 2015
Four Stars
Color: BlueSize: 12"L x 9"WVerified Purchase - Norman HattonReviewed in Canada on September 20, 2020
Mat is good
Color: ClearSize: 48"L x 36"WVerified Purchase -
Cintia RmrzReviewed in Mexico on August 31, 2024
Muy práctica
Color: ClearSize: 36"L x 24"WVerified Purchase -
Alejandro M.Reviewed in Mexico on June 15, 2023
comparar precios y calidad
Color: BlackSize: 12"L x 9"WVerified Purchase - thelockdocReviewed in Canada on May 3, 2019
Great Value
Color: BlackSize: 24"L x 18"WVerified Purchase
