Dahle00.66.00561 Guillotine with Lever

I have worked in offices for many years and this guillotine is by far the best I ever used. Most office guillotines just don't 'cut it' so to speak but this one is almost perfect. It has overcome most of the design flaws of other guillotines. The essential parts are made from metal so it will be robust. It really cuts accurately and up to 30 sheets of paper.There are three features that make this stand out from other office cutters...1) You can cut from both ends: most guillotines make you cut from the pivot end which gives more force but means you are constantly having to stretch whilst working. This model allows you to work from the non-pivot end making it far easier to work - especially when you want an accurate cut.2) Self gripping bar: this model and other Dahle guillotines have a bar which holds the paper firm as you press down the blade. This means that when you are cutting a pile of paper, it is all held firm and all the paper is cut perfectly straight. You really can cut up to 30 sheets of 80gsm paper.3) Rotary blade protector: No other guillotine has this feature which cleverly turns to ensure the blade is always safe for the user. Most guillotines have a protective shield which usually gets in the way and makes use more difficult. The rotary shield means your vision is not obscured which is very important when trying to cut accurately.My only slight gripe is regarding the guide which helps line up the paper. Although this works satisfactorily it could grip a bit tighter as it can slip if you are not careful. However, considering all the advantages over other cutters, I still think this is the best one you could buy.

This guillotine is amazing. Absolute precision and quality of cut. It is fully professional equipment worth its price. The cutting is perfect. All parts are perfectly matched together and the handle is very stiff and does not bend during cutting. Additionally, there are screws on the bottom that allow for even more precise guide adjustment in case they are not perfectly perpendicular to the blade. The guillotine is quite heavy and it feels like a premium product. I am absolutely thrilled with it and recommend purchasing it instead of spending money on another cheap guillotine that you will not be satisfied with.

Bought this for trimming book signatures for binding, and it works like a dream. First time I've ever had signatures that are all the exact same size (I used to cut them by hand with craft knife and ruler but am no longer stronger enough hold the ruler steady). Pleased as punch with the results.