If you are about to buy a paper cutter just go for this one. I use it to cut up to 4 sheets of 24# paper at a time, one slice of the blade and they are all clean cut. My trimmer has been under VERY heavy use for over 6 months and all parts still look great. I've bought replacement blades maybe 4 times (that's 8 blades total) due to very heavy use and needing a very clean cut. The accuracy on this cutter is phenomenal, with precision down to 1/8." I love the fact that the cutting guard is clear. It's really easy to use, cuts straight, and it does not shift around during use though it is lightweight. THE BEST PAPER CUTTER EVER.
Seriously, I have recently attempted to replace this trusty trimmer with a couple different more expensive rotary trimmers. I thought making the investment one of these trimmers might help me get more work done quicker. Well, I was wrong. This review comes after another FAIL by the 2nd rotary trimmer I've purchased within a few weeks. After these bad experiences with supposedly better trimmers I'm ready to purchase more replacement blades for this awesome little trimmer!!!
Do not be dazzled by the claims some trimmers out there are making, they suck. They have "cutting mats" which are just pieces of plastic you end up slicing into every time you make a cut, and dull the blades. And, on these other trimmers you have to press down really hard- and they don't always cut through! To be fair, there's tons of rotary trimmers out there and maybe, just maybe *cough* or not *cough* there is a good one. It just makes me realize how wonderful this trimmer is.
Update on 6/1/2013
It's still working perfectly after over a year now.
Update on 2/25/2015
I have had the same trimmer now for 3 years and it still works great. The only change is some spots on it where the lines and design are have rubbed off. However that's just due to the way I use it. And it still works for me after daily use for 3 years!!
These are the replacement blades:
Triple 196870-1001 Track Refill Blade For No.9893
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