Fiskars ProCision Folding Rotary Bypass Paper Cutter, 12" Cut Length

It does the thing. 5 stars, no notes. love it!

I recently acquired this paper cutter, and it's truly a game-changer for my crafting projects. Having damaged my previous cutter while attempting to slice through heavy cover cardstock, I was on the hunt for a replacement and this one has surpassed my expectations. The folding-out base is a standout feature, effectively doubling the measuring area, which is incredibly beneficial when working with full-size paper sheets and larger cardstock. The built-in base with its precise measuring guides significantly aids in achieving accurate cuts every time. The robust construction of this cutter instills confidence with each use. It delivers impeccably clean cuts, allowing for the conservation of paper and the creation of fine details without any waste. In fact, it played a crucial role in salvaging card bases I thought were ruined by my old cutter. Being able to fix those and add fine details was an absolute delight. I've been a longtime user of this company's crafting tools and have always been impressed with their customer service. While the cost initially made me hesitant, my extensive experience with paper cutters has taught me the value of a high-quality tool, particularly when it comes to achieving those precise, fine cuts. For those working with heavier paper, this cutter's performance is astonishing. It managed to make a fine cut on embossed heavy cover cardstock – a feat that most paper cutters struggle with. If you’re contemplating whether to invest in this cutter, I wholeheartedly recommend taking the plunge. The precision blade and guidelines ensure beautifully straight cuts, making this an investment you won’t regret. It’s not just a paper cutter; it’s an essential tool for anyone serious about their crafting.

Love it. Cuts great.

My update 3/15/23 I’ve used this workhorse a lot since I bought it a few years ago? It will cut several layers of medium to heavy card stock at once. The heavier the paper load gets, however, the more difficult pushing the blade will get. I haven’t used it to cut chip board, but I have occasionally used it to cut typical cardboard (1 layer) from card board boxes and it will do ok. But honestly to regularly cut cardboard and any heavier paper product such as chip board, I would recommend getting out your craft knife or a super sharp box knife (with a self healing mat or other hard surface you don’t getting cut into underneath) and line up a metal ruler against the edge of your substrate and carefully cut, at least part, half or all the way through. If you only cut part way through…turn it over and do the same and you’re done! Even though this is a heavy duty cutter, it isn't heavy duty in the commercial sense (and always needing to cut heavy substrates may just require an investment in commercial grade or at least truly heavy duty cutter..) That means that it’s not really designed to cut the heaviest materials on a regular basis without it falling apart or getting wonky or damaged. That’s my 2 cents since I’ve now had it awhile. ———- So far, this trimmer is true to all the other great reviews. It's more of a professional grade product with it's heavier weight and sturdier construction and all the guides to assist in aligning. And it is very sharp, although I haven't tested cutting more than one sheet of cardstock at the time. If you do a lot of paper trimming and straight and neat cuts are important the first time, I would recommend this trimmer. I had smaller rotary cutter and it was OK, but was not very heavy duty and I had to go back and trim some more (either to straighten it up or trim some fuzziness) too many times. As I ramp up my small crafting business, I need a more pro-level trimmer that will save me time. I do check around and Amazon had the best price with Prime shipping.

So glad I made this investment. CONS: Where the blade cuts doesn't *quite* match up with what you're seeing visually when you look down but you get used to it pretty quickly. It just means every time I start a new project and I haven't used it for a bit I have to take my time to pay attention to where it cuts. PROS: Everything else! Love how sturdy it is. Love that it's self-sharpening. Love that it has a a little tiny area off to the side to cut those things that are just too tiny to get under the main board. LOVE that it can still cut beautifully even when it's folded. Love the ability to cut off the most tiniest of slivers. I use this a lot for Print and Play card games and many times I'm having to shave off just the tiniest little bit to make sure all the cards are the same size. If you're looking for a new paper cutter that you're going to use quite frequently, just splurge and get this one. You're going to save money in the long run since you won't have to keep buying replacement blades.

First off, I'm impressed! Extremely heavy duty card stock and I was able to get paper curls? It cut through 4 sheets of thin not the best quality paper like butter. I'm impressed with the smooth movement with little effort to cut the paper. I have a rotary paper cutter, that takes a good bit of effort to push down and then slide to cut.... This makes a world of difference. I know there were complaints on the placement of measurements. If cutting between 5.5 and 6 but for card making I won't typically using that measurement. If needing to use it for 12x12 you will need a good bit of space to store it. I'm trying to find the best place to use on my desk. But my first impression is I really love it.

Updated 9/29/22 I received a replacement trimmer and noticed right away that the alignment guide was installed correctly in this unit. I was thrilled to finally get to use this cutter. Unfortunately the blade is not sharp. It shreds the edges of regular paper and curls down the edges of cardstock when you cut it. You can not sharpen the blade easily or replace it at all. It's "self sharpening", non replaceable. So, I'm officially done with this trimmer. It's packed up and waiting to be returned. I will be getting the Cutterpillar and giving it a try. ------------------------------------ Original review below: I must say that I totally love this trimmer. I have had several different styles of trimmers over the years and this is by far the best I have owned. It cuts through everything that I want to use it for and it makes nice sharp clean edges. There is only one problem... The alignment line labels were installed crooked. If you line your paper up along the bottom or top edge you will notice that the alignment lines under the clear plastic base are off by 1/16" to 3/32". If you align your paper to the lines you will get a crooked cut everytime. If you align it to the bottom and the beginning of the alignment line you will get a straight cut. I decided to try working around this but I decided that after a week of everyday use that as much as I paid for this trimmer that I should not have to compromise. I am returning for an exchange in the hopes that the next one will be correctly installed. I can look at it and see it is misaligned. There have been other reviews that state the trimmer cuts crooked. It cuts straight but the alignment is incorrect. Shame on Fiskars for putting out such a product. If my next one is also misaligned I will give up and get the Cutterpillar. The lines on the Cutterpillar are molded into the base so there will be no alignment issues. Stay tuned...

This is an outstanding paper trimmer. I had another good name brand for 7 yrs but it did not have a guide/guard to hold the paper. The blade wabbled, etc. This Fiskars... has to be the best hands down. With the dual track the rotary blade runs on.. so accurate. The paper 'guard' holds or locks down to hold the paper so it does not shift. I cannot say enough about this cutter. Wish I would have started with this one. The other thing I want to mention is that there is a thin plastic film on the trimmer. That can come off or will work itself off. I thought mine was scratched but it was the very thin plastic that was just torn a little. I peeled all plastic off. Its a great trimmer, you can't go wrong with it. Highly recommend.

Arrived timely, very well wrapped! I have cut the Grafix Medium Wt Chipboard (a thick book cover weight - https://www.amazon.ca/Grafix-Chipboard-12-Inch-Natural-25-Pack/dp/B0013JRFUA) - it was amazing! Easy to do multi-sheets of cardstock, but you have align properly. There is a grid and the plate folds for easy storage. Still like light weight trimmers for single sheets/cardstock, but this rocks for thick material. It is sturdy and the slicing feels different than a light weight cutter. Not sure how long the blade will last. The 12x12 plate is great - so you can do a lot with it, other than matt cutting which is a different tool. Definitely splurge if you need to do thick materials. This was a good price at the time of my purchase ($112 Can). The only way to get it cheaper is thru a Michael's 50% day, assuming they have it in stock and it is not on sale at the time. They didn't have it at the time I wanted this, but without a discount they were charging $170. I highly recommend this product and this supplier! As a tip: don't press the plastic shield toward the blade as you will slice some of the plastic as you slice your product. Just hold it straight down or if anything push away.

Excellent product i would recommend it

Es una herramienta que me ha encantado, corta muy bien y he logrado cortar (con un poco de fuerza) cartón gris de 1.5mm. la base fija bien y no se mueve fácilmente, la cuchilla gira y se desplaza muy bien, el seguro para las hojas resulta util aunque no hay que olvidarse de quitarlo. Los detalles que puedo mencionar son que al no tener toda la plataforma de medida corrida algunos cortes se dificultan, uno debe agarrarle maña para calcular cierta medida que es donde se pliega la base. también hay que calcular el ras del corte ya que no es justo donde acaba el plástico que asegura las hojas, hay que ver la cuchilla inferior para más o menos darse idea por dónde pasará la cuchilla. Por lo demás cumple bien su cometido, hay que procurar no meter muchas hojas a la vez ya que me ha pasado que la cuchilla se atora o carcome el corte pero son situaciones que se controlan teniendo paciencia con los trabajos que se realizan. Recomiendo el producto.

Jag är väldigt nöjd med denna skärmaskin. Stabil. Rakt och skarpt skär. Måtten och linjerna är förseglade under plasten. På mina tidigare har de legat överst vilket gjorde att de nöttes bort. På mina andra rullskärmaskiner har det inte varit rakt mot kanten utan man har fått gå efter linjerna. Liite stor i uppfällt läge men det överväger det som är bra.

Wollte diese papierschneidemaschine erst einmal nur testen aber ich muss sagen ich bin richtig begeistert. Sie steht sehr stabil, lasst sich leicht umklappen und verstauen und das schneiden ist auch toll. Sicherlich ist sie anfangs etwas schwerfällig beim schneiden aber da gewöhnt man sich dran. Und sie schneidet wirklich durch jeden Karton, Pappe, tonpapier etc. Für feines Papier würde ich sie eher nicht verwenden, da reicht auch meine andere klassische trim-Schneidemaschine oder hebelschneidemaschine. Diese hier ist wirklich eher für gröberes. Im übrigen kann sie wegen der Schwerfälligkeit auch mal haken, was unschöne Kanten macht. Aber das passiert nur wenn man sich zur Maschine hin falsch positioniert oder falsch abstützt. Somit kann dann eine Richtung ( von oben nach unten oder von unten nach oben schieben) schwieriger sein. Es hat eben viel mit der eigenen kraftverteilung zu tun. Ich z.B. habe bessere Resultate wenn ich von oben nach unten schneide, weil ich eher beim unteren Ende (und nicht seitlich oder so zur Maschine gerichtet) stehe. Ich find das Teil gut und werde es nun tatsächlich behalten.