Tonic Studios Paper Cutter Tool - Large Guillotine Paper Trimmer for Cardstock, Photos, and Scrapbooking - 12.25 Inch Cutting Length with Ruler and Grid Lines

we purchased this paper trimmer almost 6 years ago and it is still sharp and effective!we have never needed to sharpen the blade, as the metal to metal contact hones both leading edges... though a misnomer and i do not think one exists, it is like it is a self-sharpening trimmer!it is very well made with high quality components and it is very sturdy with a very robust cutting mechanism...the size is big enough for all our jobs, yet it is small and light enough for easy mobility from place to place...we have used it regularly and we remain to be very pleased... it has served us well for 6 years and it still looks and performs like day one! ... thus, we highly recommend this paper trimmer.a very robust and superb product!Thank you! :-)

I ended up using the first one I purchased for my wife for her craftingcrafting, sticker / label, shirts, and card makin. Using it for my business more than she using it, then when she did need to use it. I hadn't cleaned the blade. I ship product and trim lots of shipping labels which over time gums up the blade, easily cleaned with goof off, I went ahead and bought this second one for her, again so she wouldn't have to clean up her original one anytime she wanted to use it. Plus her craft room is a different room. So no more cleaning up after me. Or moving the cutter from room to room. Not that moving it is difficult as it's not heavy especially for its durability and performance. Always cuts sharp clean lines even when cutting the slimmest slice. IMO no cutter in this price range comes close

I ordered this to make cutting papers for my classroom less of a task. For the price, I am very happy with the quality. The base is heavy enough that it doesn't make cutting feel unstable. The blade is sharp enough to cut through about 8 sheets of standard copy paper comfortably. Any more and it doesn't always cut cleanly. I do really enjoy the plastic finger guard to hold papers in place while cutting. Also, there is a convenient well at the top for putting paper clips or anything else you might need in. Only negative for me is that the blade does not lock in the down position. Not a huge deal...but would be something nice to have. Overall, for my uses in a classroom, it is exactly what I needed for a reasonable price.

The pros of this paper trimmer definitely outweigh the cons, but those cons are valid, so this falls just a bit short of a 5-star rating.Pros:1) Sharp blade that cuts accurately and repeatedly. A few reviewers have mentioned difficulty in seeing where the cut will be made, but I have had no problem in that regard. The device cuts straight along the metal edge every time.2) Lightweight. Not a huge plus for me, but if you need to move it around a lot, it will be easy to do so.3) Reasonably priced. There are a lot of paper cutters to choose from, but this one seems to be on the lower end of the cost scale, and without being a complete piece of junk. For ~$40, I doubt you can find one much better than this.Cons:1) While I have had no issues yet, I question the long-term durability of this product. Other than the steel cutting edges and some fasteners, it's made entirely of plastic. While this does make it lightweight (as mentioned above), it seems a little chincier than one with a wooden base. Depending on what you want, this may or may not matter. I recommend you consider the possible durability issues and make your own choice.2) Cuts single pages extremely well, but has trouble when dealing with multiple pages. I haven't tested this extensively, so I don't know what the cutoff is, but I tried slicing through a junk mail letter containing a few folded pages, and the blade barely made a dent. You might be able to use this to cut two or even three pages at a time (though I'm not entirely sure), but if you're looking to cut through several pages at once, you might need something a little heftier.Bottom line: If you don't need anything really sturdy/heavy duty, this is a great little trimmer for a great little price.

Although it's identified as a kitchen product on Amazon, I use this trimmer for my crafts, specifically for cutting paper. I have other Tonic products including a small guillotine cutter so when I needed to buy a new large cutter I decided to try their 12 x 12 trimmer. I'm so glad I did because it's definitely a great performer. I mainly use it to cut 65 lb. and 80 lb. card stock and it does so with ease. I get crisp, clean cuts even when I've cut 3-80 lb. sheets at a time, something that didn't happen with the cutter I replaced. Other things I like about this cutter is that it's light weight but not flimsy and the end of the handle is removeable, making the cutter easier to store. I'm definitely satisfied with the Tonic 12 x 12 as I am with their other products. Good value for the price and not very expensive.

I’ve been searching for this type of cutter for a while now. They either cut perfectly but way too heavy, or they dont cut well at all. I really like this cutter. It’s light weight & does cut perfectly. I like the size, that it’s lightweight, I like the finger guard. The only thing is it doesn’t have a blade lock. But overall I finally found the right cutter.

This is the best paper trimmer I have owned. I love how light in weight it is, but is still very sturdy. I read some reviews on this item and some people had trouble cutting. The only thing I can think of is they were not using the "clamp" to hold the paper in place or they got a bad one. You will have no problem seeing where the blade will cut after a couple times of using it. I even used the built-in grid on the surface to do some scoring with my bone folder. It cuts chipboard from cereal boxes perfectly. I don't know about anything heavier, as I have not tried yet. I can't believe the price for this paper trimmer! I have had much more expensive ones in the past and this Tonic can hold it's own!!! If you decide to purchase this item, you will not be disappointed...unless you don't use that clamp! LOL Extremely recommended! Oh, and it has a five year warrantee. No brainer! :)

Ich hatte vorher den kleineren Hebelschneider. Alle Papiergrößen über 6“ waren nur an der einsteckbaren Verlängerung ablesbar. Das ist hier deutlich besser. Das Papier bis 12“ liegt glatt auf der Oberfläche. Allerdings ist es ganz schön groß. Dafür muss Platz im Bastelzimmer sein.

Super size , really sharp , a brilliant price. Really pleased.

La taglierina taglia molto bene ed è di facile utilizzo. Non sempre è facile la lettura del righello in cm, soprattutto quello superiore che è tono scuro su tono scuro.

Enfin un massicot précis de format A4. Pas de risque d'abimer ses papiers avec la table sur laquelle repose l'intégralité de la feuille. Pince en plastique transparent qui assure un bon maintien pendant la coupe.

It is a great cutter, a few of my friends have them and love them. After trying cheaper cutters and being disappointed, I finally bought my own and wished I had done it years ago.