Fiskars Precision Paper Trimmer, Easy, Safe and Accurate for Crafts, Gifts, Cards, Photos, Always Cuts Straight, Swing-Out Arm Extends Measurements, Lightweight and Portable Sharp Paper Cutter

This cutter is AMAZING! I've started making my own greeting cards, and rather than pay money for kits, I wanted to choose my own cardstock. Of course, that means being able to cut it down to the sizes I need, so I knew I needed to get my own cutter. I'm used to one of those big guillotine cutters at work, and to be honest, I really didn't trust the design of the smaller cutters I saw. But I figured Fiskars is a good brand, so I crossed my fingers and ordered this one. And I couldn't be happier! This little cutter is absolutely amazing! Everything lines up perfectly, and the precision of the cut is unmatched! The guillotine cutters I've used are not as precise, and it's easy for the paper to shirt and cut unevenly -- not so with this Fiskars cutter! Not only does it cut perfectly straight every single time without fail, but the little wire that shows exactly where your cut will be is genius! Seriously, I have used all kinds of bigger, supposedly better, commercial cutters, and none of them hold a candle to this one.

From paper to cardstock to lamination 10 mil thick, this paper trimmer cuts everything I need! The size is just right fitting everything up to 12x12" which is perfect for scrapbooking and my use making planner dividers, inserts, and more. The rulers on here are fantastic and very easy to read. You even have some preset sizes on the ruler and grid on the cutter itself that provides you with a great guideline to where to cut and which direction to go. It was a bit of a trick to realize that you were cutting the width and length the way you needed to cut them first but once I got the hang of which way to cut first it was nothing but easy. I have cut up to 5 sheets of regular computer paper, up to 4 pieces of 24lbs paper, and 2 cardstock at once. I have only attempted to do one 3mil, 5mil, and 10mil lamination sheets at once due to accuracy. What I absolutely love the most about this paper trimmer is that in side of the cutter itself there is a very thin wire that lines up exactly where you're going to trim. This wire is centered exactly where the blade will run and no more guessing just about how far along the blade will be from the edge of the line underneath like other trimmers. The wire guides you exactly where you'll be cutting to give perfectly straight and precise cutting each and every time. **tip** Try cutting some tinfoil to sharpen the blade up some! Works like a charm. Although, the blade comes very sharp and will not need sharping for some time after a good amount of use.

Comes in hand for when I do my shirts, cups and mugs. Durability is underrated. The function is endless. It is very easy to install, cause u don’t have to just take it out the box and use. The size is just right for my work space. This is a steal for the price. On top of that it’s lightweight

This may be a long winded review for a simple item, but I feel it appropriate because of the extremely high level of satisfaction I have with it. Originally purchased Dec 17, 2012, (Yes, almost 10 years ago!) I initially bought it for a project I was planning involving printing 75 candy bar wrappers for my niece's sweet 16 birthday party. The cut was always very accurate thanks to the guide wire on the slide for the blade. Had to actually trim 4 sides of each page I cut as I printed the wrappers two per page. I went ahead and bought a pair of replacement blades with it, which are now lost due to the fact that I only now need to replace that part! I also used it to cut another 75 wrappers for another niece's sweet 16. I've used it many times over the years to cut laminated pictures, and various other small projects. Always with great results. Sometimes I had issues with it leaving behind shavings of paper, or not cutting all the way through because I tried to cut too many sheets at one time. I used it to cut labels for 100 party favor jars for my sister in law's 50th birthday. That was on thick adhesive label paper. (One at a time.) Also did 100 candy bar wrappers for that event as well as over 100 invites on copy paper. I used it in 2019 to cut save the date cards for my wedding, (on card stock which I was able to cut cleanly 2 at a time for 150 cards, again 2 per page) and the wedding invitations, and thank you cards. Approximately 125 for each item. Oh, and I also did candy bar wrappers for my wedding as well. :-) I now use it every month or so to cut service tickets and sale order requisitions for my job. It is still going strong, save for the fact that over the years my heavy handedness has actually worn out the tabs that keep the blade in place as I use the cutter. I now need to keep the blade in place with a piece of tape in storage because it will simple lift out of the track anywhere on the slide due to extreme wear. (Until the replacement blades I just ordered come anyway.) The track itself is also showing signs of wear, and again I attribute that to my own ham hands. I do tend to use what is probably too much pressure, and make two passes to ensure a clean cut. If you're still reading, I decided to post this review because I am happy to see that others who have purchased this item recently are also very happy with it. And I was surprised that it is actually still in production. I recommend this item highly!

Excellent quality, cut like a dream. Grid markings are very helpful.

easy to use

Good product..fast service..

I use this one for paper crafting and for making cards. I like the accuracy that you get with the guide wire. You know exactly where you are cutting. Also the platform is 6 1/4" wide which is good for when I cut out my base cards. I used another one that was only 4.5" wide and my card base would hang over the edge. Which wasn't always accurate. It has very sharp blades on the trimmer; cuts like a dream. I would recommend it to anybody that needs a good multipurpose trimmer which has an extended ruler to handle the 12x12 paper when cutting. I highly recommend it.

Arrived yesterday and already used. My initial thoughts for the price does the job well. The extendable swing out ruler is initially a bit stiff but after a few uses moves easier. The cutting blade is efficient neat accurate cuts, hopefully the cutting edge will be replaceable when it wears out though seems to be built for durability. This is only a square cutting machine which suits my need. For home use would recommend though if you were to be doing a significant amount of continuous cutting would be worth paying out for a more substantial cutter.