Firbon A4 Paper Cutter 12 Inch Titanium Paper Trimmer Scrapbooking Tool with Automatic Security Safeguard and Side Ruler for Craft Paper, Coupon, Label and Cardstock (Black)

I bought this paper cutter mainly for cutting sublimation paper and it works very well. It feels lightweight but still sturdy enough for regular use, and the blade cuts cleanly without tearing the paper. One thing I really like is that it can easily cut through around three sheets at once, which saves a lot of time when preparing prints. Considering the low price, the quality is better than expected and it does exactly what I need it to do. Overall, a very good value tool for crafts, office use, or sublimation work.

When I unwrapped this cutter I was surprised to find how different it was from all that I had used previously. I started using a guillotine type (which I have replaced and use for tough jobs) then moved to the type which has a circular cutter moving along a steel tube. That one would cut cleanly if the cutter wheel didn't ride up whilst rotating which it often did. This cutter is a revelation once you get your head round it - that's because it's different using a small very sharp triangular bi-directional cutter blade in a small orange carrier which slides along the clear pressure bar. This plastic bar is not to line up your cut - as some have complained the slot is far too wide for this because this is the slot for the orange blade carrier to slide along! You lift the clear plastic carrier bar using the grip provided and line your cut up with the narrower slot which the blade runs in which can be done accurately. Press down lightly on the orange blade carrier to depress the blade from its safety position and run the cutter forwards and then back in a smooth motion. I found that since the blade has two cutting edges if a clean cut is not made in forward then it is on the reverse. The blade must be extremely sharp as the cuts seem cleaner than on other cutters. Lift up the clear plastic bar again using the grip and remove the trimmings. With captive guide bars this was always a nuisance as these trimmings often became trapped under the bar - not so here. This cutter handled greetings cards of double 300gsm card with no difficulty providing a neat, clean extremely accurate cut every time. The difference with this cutter is that it is not just a copy of what has gone before for many years but it is a totally new design. Someone has given attention to detail and come up with a marvellous product which outperforms most of the others. My only slight reservation is how rugged is it? The light plastic blade carrier and guide rail look as though they will not last - but time will tell and at the low price replacing the entire cutter may be better than replacing a blade. Congratulations from an engineer to whoever designed this product. Well done! Only had this one day, used it hundreds of times on thick card and have the following design recommendation. Several reviewers have complained about the cutter snagging and tearing the paper. Problem is that white nylon cutter carrier has square edges which can catch the edge of the paper and tear it. I have chamfer cut the two leading corners off mine and it performs a lot better. The alternative seems to be to start the cut not from one end as with a rotary cutter but in the middle of the paper and then move in both directions. This also seems to get around the problem. An easy design change as it only affects the blade carrier mould.

This paper cutter is good quality and works well. It’s perfect for cutting a few pages at a time, ideal for home or small office us

Very sharp and easy to use blades on board would recommend for card making very strong thank you

brilliant guillotine. High quality, sturdy and is really stable. The blade is replaceable and has a safety feature, clear guide so you can get accurate slice. Multiple uses, much better than scissors!

I know this is a cheaper option and its partly the pretty colours that sell it but I was disappointed with how long it lasted. We’ve needed to buy the replacement blades only a month into using it. We made some paper chains for my daughters birthday so I guess used it a fair amount in one night but its now leaves very rough edges. Even from brand new the cuts were not perfectly clean. It’s a shame as it was easy to use otherwise! Perhaps for kids crafts and very gentle use it would work fine.

Really happy with this for the price. Had a load of leaflets I needed to trim from a4 to a5 did it perfectly. Did need to go over twice just to ensure it was a clean cut but took seconds. Nice and compact a d awesome colour

I bought this for my office and it’s a lovely, portable size. Pros: - great size - cuts up to A4 (landscape and portrait) - sharp blade to ensure clean edges - diagram and ruler to ensure straight paper placement - I’ve cut card with this easily - you can lift up the ruler to clean the paper cuttings easily. - colour is vibrant and it’s a good addition to the office. Cons: - the blade placement (where it cuts) isn’t as clear as others, so you need to be careful about paper placement . - it feels a bit flimsy as it’s light plastic but it does the job. Overall, I would recommend this and it’s a good price! Hope this helps!

C'est la première fois que j'utilise ce type d'appareil. Il me convient tout à fait : je coupe du papier, du carton et des couvertures de reliures en PVC 250 microns. La coupe est droite et nette.

I bought this so I wouldn't have to cut out my D&D group's spell cards with scissors and it works perfectly and slices the paper cleanly. I love that there's different color options too.

Easy and convenient

Works great, and is exactly what we needed.

I love this slicer. It's easier for trimming smaller papers than using a cutting board and very portable!