Cutter - Original

by Binney & Smith

Product Features

• Safe and versatile cutter for young scrapbookers and arts-and-crafts enthusiasts
• Capable of cutting both straight lines and freehand shapes
• Unique bladeless design guarantees safety; cutting tip retracts when not in use
• Includes 3 stencils, craft paper, acetate, and 1 replacement cutting tip
• Recommended for children 6-10 years of age

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 11.9 x 15.1 inches ; 11.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000JL7ADA
• Item model number: 03-8001
• Manufacturer recommended age: 6 - 10 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #190,067 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Crayola Cutter Starting Pack is the perfect kit for a young scrapbooker or arts-and-crafts enthusiast. It includes a battery-powered cutting tool kids can use to easily and safely cut paper. More versatile than scissors, this cutter's wand-like design allows kids to cut precise, intricate, and freehand shapes as well as straight lines. With accessories galore, the pack includes everything kids need to start their cutting projects straight out of the box.

The cutter's wand-like design allows kids to cut many different things, and in a variety of ways. View larger.

Fun with Cutting
With its sleek, wand-like shape, the Crayola Cutter is perfectly suited for children. Children will be able to cut all sorts of paper with ease, including construction paper, magazines, and photographs. The cutter can accommodate both left-handers and right-handers with a simple adjustment of the base. It is also incredibly easy to use: It cuts with the push of a button and is easy to guide. To maximize fun and creativity, a project idea booklet has been included to inspire kids. It comes with three stencils, which offer additional help to beginning crafters. And the cutter also comes with craft paper, sheets of acetate, card stock, and a photo frame -- all the materials kids need to get going.

Guaranteed Safety
Parents are sometimes hesitant to let their children use cutting tools, due to the obvious safety concerns. The Crayola Cutter guarantees safety with its unique design. It uses a punch-tip system and cuts by perforating rather than using a blade. This system is strong enough to cut paper but is designed not to harm users. As an extra safety precaution, the cutting tip immediately retracts when not in use. Parents can rest assured that their children will be safe while using the Crayola Cutter. Recommended for children 6-10 years of age, the cutter requires two C batteries (not included with the kit).

About Crayola
Crayola first began developing its world-famous crayons in 1903, with eight original colors. The company is now the world's most popular manufacturer of children's art supplies and it produces more than 120 different crayon colors. Crayola recently celebrated its 100th anniversary and continues to innovate in the field of children's art.

What's in the Box
Crayola Cutter, 1 refill cutting tip, 9 sheets craft paper, 3 sheets acetate, 3 stencils, 1 envelope pattern, 1 plastic tube, 1 cardboard photo frame, 1 sheet card stock, and 1 project idea booklet.

Product Description

The Crayola Cutter Starter Kit is a battery-powered cutting tool that lets kids easily and safely cut precise, intricate, freehand shapes from the middle of a page. The sleek cutting wand maneuvers like a pen, and makes cutting as fun and easy as tracing.

Kit Includes: Crayola Cutter and refill cutting tip, 9 sheets of craft paper, 3 sheets acetate, 3 stencils, envelope pattern, plastic tube, cardboard photo frame, sheet card stock, project idea booklet and instructions. Requires 2 "C" batteries (not included).

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

63 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this!!! Great for crafts!!, November 28, 2006

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D. Rogers - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cutter - Original (Toy)

I got this for my daughter for Christmas, but I opened it and tested it to be sure it was in working order. It works beautifully and I could spend hours playing with it!! It actually makes TINY perforations in the paper, but when you go slowly in your desired pattern, it actually looks as if you've used an exacto knife. I made small, intricate patterns in the middle of a piece of paper and the shape popped right out and it looked great. I also like that the stylus pen isn't attached to the cutting board so it's great for left-handed or right-handed users. It's also nice to be able to position the stylus where it feels most comfortable in relation to the cutting board.

I know my 7-yr-old will have fun with this for years to come as she is always cutting and creating new projects.

I recommend this for anyone's child who is an arts and crafts nut like my daughter. I can also see this coming in handy with school projects down the road.

Note that you can't currently purchase extra blade tips separately from crayola, but the box contains one extra one. However, I spoke with a rep from their customer serivce area and she said the blades should last for a long, long time if used on the recommened types of paper and cards, etc....

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointing!, December 25, 2006

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M. Wetherby "M. W." (WA State, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cutter - Original (Toy)

Well, it is Christmas Day 2006 and this present was a huge disappointment for our 6 and 10 year old, as well as myself, the 39 year old! The photographs show the children holding the pen at an angle, the way kids normally color and draw, however, you do have to hold this vertical to the paper at all times, and you have to move it as slow as a snail in order to allow the holes to be close enough together so that you can "cut". Even then, the results were disappointing. I love to draw and craft, and this "cutter" is going back in the box because both my children hated it. Now, I have to figure out what to do with it. It's not even something that I would pass on to anyone else's kids, to tell you the truth. I bought this brand new at the store, so I doubt that it is malfunctioning. I read the other positive reviews and am puzzled because they love it. If you like sitting there and moving a tool at a snail's pace, getting a perforated line, then you will probably like using this crayola cutter. If you expect anything more, then you will be disappointed. My advice would be to try out a friend's before you buy.

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great product for kids, December 4, 2006

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-Tj- (Oahu, Hawaii) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cutter - Original (Toy)

I may not be the youngest "kid" anymore, but being the type that loves to create arts and crafts, I figured purchasing this for a little more than $20 bucks is a decent price for something that could make cutting easier in those tiny, hard-to-reach places x-acto knives can't reach easily.

The product is relatively solid and built very well. I was expecting less. Though the perforating cutting tip which often errs may not be the most precision tool around, for the price it's to be expected. But use it with a ruler and you'll get very straight cuts. It's also great to 'score' paper where you'd like a fold instead of a cut. Unlike the previous reviewer, I can't agree that cuts will ever come out x-acto blade-smooth; the paper will fray no matter how slow you cut. However, if you want x-acto-quality cuts you should buy an xacto blade. ;)

I'm not too sure just how kid-safe this item is. Oftentimes the blade (which is essentially a tiny ice pick) will stop in the exposed position, though it's hardly exposed enough to cause any serious harm to anything but an eye. I've touched the blade lightly to my finger while it was activated to see if there was potential to be dangerous to children, but it would probably take a firm press to break the skin (of course, I didn't want to test that any further). It's stated on the box that kids should be supervised while using this machine, so don't leave it with them while you do other things. No matter how safe it may seem, kids always get into the kinds of trouble you never expect while you're not looking.

The required two C batteries don't seem like they'll last very long, and the unit specificially says on its battery cover "do not use rechargable batteries," so that option is out. The fact that there is not option for an AC adapter also counts against it.

Overall this product is great kids' tool for a variety of projects where you need cutting "where scissors can't." Go for the scissors where you can, then use this for those smaller areas. 4 out of 5 stars, only due to the limited power options.