Fiskars Precision Paper Trimmer, Easy and Accurate Crafting Tool, Cuts Straight for Crafts, Cards, and More

This paper cutter wins the day for the very accurate cuts that it can make thanks to the wire guide for the rolling cutters. With most paper cutters there is often an approximation of where the cut will be or whether the cut is perfectly perpendicular to the paper edge. This cutter has a fine silver wire visible from above the paper that is an extremely accurate guide. Hence, it is not necessary to butt the paper against the perpendicular guide; all you need to do is align the wire to your material and press down on the rolling cutter. This is perfect for trimming home-made business cards, for example. In addition, the cutter blades can be replaced so there are no annoying paper jams made by incomplete cutting. Finally, the cutter is only about an inch thick so it can be placed on a shelf or book case to be out of the way when not in use.

I purchased this before reading multiple consumer reviews on top paper trimmers, and I began second-guessing the purchase. Although this was highly rated, it often didn’t make the “top 10,” and some of those that did were less expensive. Still, I thought I’d try it—and if I didn’t like it, I’d return it. Surprise, surprise—I really like this. Right out of the package, my doubts intensified. This thing is very light. My first thought was that it might not be sturdy. I almost returned it immediately. But I needed a paper trimmer, so I decided to give it a trial period. Fiskars made a believer out of me—I ended up loving it. Pros: 1. Yes, it’s lightweight (in a good way). It’s easy to move to clear the tabletop for other projects—unlike heavier cutters that feel more like fixtures. I can even set it on its side without worrying about scratching my table. 2. Stable. The rubber feet do a great job keeping it from sliding. 3. Blade vs. rotary cutter (this matters). This uses a sliding blade, not a rotary cutter. Rotary cutters press down on paper, which can cause drift. This cuts from the side. TIP: Push the blade upward instead of pulling it down—this keeps the paper pressed against the guide and reduces drift even further. I own a rotary cutter, and this is cleaner and more precise. 4. Accurate measurement grid. The grid is spot on. On another trimmer I considered, customers complained the grid was off. That’s a basic requirement—if a company can’t get that right, what else might be wrong? 5. Clear cutting guide (wire). This is a standout feature. It actually shows you where the cut will land. With my rotary cutter, I often had to guess—leading to inconsistent results. 6. Durable blade. I cut 500 sheets of 8.5" x 11", 28 lb paper into quarters without noticing any dulling. For comparison, before I received this, I was using a box cutter, ruler, and T-square. My box cutter needed a new blade after ~200 sheets—and destroyed my self-healing mat. 7. Huge time saver. Before this, I was cutting with a ruler, T-square, and box cutter—slow and tedious. This reduced my cutting time by at least 75% and produced more consistent results. Cons: 1. No right-side support. This isn’t unique to this trimmer—most have the same issue. Pages droop on the right side, which can lead to drift. TIP: I use a book of equal height to support the paper so it lays flat when cutting. 2. No built-in backstop for repeat cuts. It would be helpful to have a left hand guide to ensure consistent sizing—this one doesn’t but then again, very few actually do. TIP: I used binder clips and a ruler to create a makeshift left side backstop, and it worked well for my project. 3. Limited stack cutting (for precision). I only cut 4 sheets at a time (28 lb paper) to avoid drift. You could likely cut more with standard 20 lb paper, but I prioritized consistency. I wouldn't cut more than 10 sheets of standard 20 lb paper with this. Bottom line: I went from doubting this product to really appreciating it. Fiskars makes a quality tool, and this one delivers—especially if precision matters.

Where has this been all my life? I recently got into junk journaling and needed something smaller than a bulky paper cutout. Something I could easily keep with my supplies while still giving clean, straight cuts. I had one of the larger guillotine-style cutters before, and I could never seem to get perfectly straight cuts with it. This new one makes a huge difference; the cuts are clean, straight, and consistent. I also did quite a bit of research before purchasing, and specifically wanted a cutter that could handle more than just standard paper. This one works for both regular paper and larger scrapbook paper sizes, which was exactly what I was looking for. It’s compact, easy to use, and fits in with my other supplies without taking up much space. So far, I haven’t had any issues. I’m really happy with it and wish I had found it sooner.

I love this cutter. I had another one that didn't have the extension and it made getting accurate cuts pretty hard. Flip out the extension on this one and measure exactly what you need. The quality is very high, it is a Fiskars after all. The blade is sharp, cuts smoothly and uses the standard blade refills for this type of cutter. Put it on a solid surface and it grips well for a smooth experience. Definitely recommend it.

A great paper trimmer and a good deal. I really like the steel cut line for precise cutting. There is a rail lock for easy storage and a pull out arm for larger pieces. I love it!

Works quite reliably and has a few clever design bits that have been really useful for some paper/cardstock projects. Most of the little features are pretty subtle, but it's got rubberized feet, a locking lift for the blade track, and a support arm and everything just seems to work quite well. The knife has stayed plenty sharp for the couple of projects I've done and with the replacement it comes with I expect it'll last plenty long enough. My only gripe (though it's not a trivial one) is that the guide wire which the blade is on and which is supposed to help you see what will be cut is too faint, moves around a bit too much, and overall just isn't particularly precise or useful. It's nice to have some way to see the cutline above opaque materials in general, but sometimes I was pretty frustrated with the imprecision. I also wish there were some better features for work-holding, especially when cutting slippery materials with a bit of a tendency to move. Overall though, this is a very solid paper cutter with just a few nitpicks.

Great cutter, cuts like butter and very precise, durable, comes with a extra blade, very happy with purchase

Cuts super slick! I’m sad I didn’t purchase this earlier. I could have saved myself a lot of $$ and frustration with other trimmers. I like how the guide bar (also nice and wide) locks down when not in use. The guide wire is a great feature for cutting on border lines. I also like that it has the 1 1/2” or so on the right of the cutting track. The guidelines for measurement are easy to read. The swing out arm that extends measurement seems a bit flimsy, but so far it’s working great. It says up to 10 papers can be cut, but I haven’t tried multiple yet. I was a little concerned about how it was shipped. It arrived in a cardboard envelope. The cutter was in its own box. The two circle stickers that were supposed to keep the flap closed were both up and the cutter was just in the box, no plastic wrap or bag. It just seemed odd. But, it looks good, it works great and it arrived a day early.

Not sure if we're all reviewing the same product but my "precision" cutter is not precise at all unlike what most people are saying. I do see a few other reviewers have noted the same as me. The wire bends, line up the wire with where you want to cut and it's off by a couple of milimeters. The cutting blade moves, the plastic guide bends as you cut so you have to basically adjust the paper left by a few millimeters and hold down the arm so it doesn't bend in as you cut and cause a curved cut. Wish I'd bought the Dahle.

Great trimmer. The measurements are easy to read as you place the paper over the ruler, also the wire helps you see exactly where you are cutting. I have drawn with a black sharpie on the wire to make it even more obvious. One reviewer had said it's not for crafters, I disagree. It's the best trimmer I've had and I've been crafting for 30+ years.

Easy to use and cuts nicely.

Sehr präzise und genau

Perfect for making cards which is the reason I purchased it.