Question #1: I have a Fiskar paper cutter/trimmer and it does not cut a straight line! I want to buy another paper cutter/ trimmer for 12 x 12 paper but don’t know which one to get. Help!
Question #2: I need to buy a good 12″ paper trimmer, but I’m at a loss as to which one to buy. I’m not able to just keep buying trimmers until I find one that I like. I need to get the right one on the first try!
Answer: I admit that I have 2 paper trimmers and they are both the Fiskar brand (Fiskars 12″ Paper Trimmer). I bought one 5 years ago. The older one tends to cut slightly off now - the line is a straight line, but sometimes it doesn’t do the exact 90 degree angle if I push the paper all the way up to the straight edge. My one that is only 2 years old is great and I have no problems. I have heard their new ones have no problem over time. I love that it cuts 12×12″ paper and it is light and easy to travel around with. If I buy a new one any time soon, I personally like the new Fiskars 12″ Portable Paper Trimmer - Blade Style I or for a little more money the Fiskars 12″ Rotary Paper Trimmer. This one is super exact and still fits in a tote bag. It costs about double the Blade Style I, but I think the extra cost is well worth it because it can do more than just a straight cut.
If you want to stay away from the Fiskars brand I have tried and read great reviews about these:
1. Guillotine Trimmer (You lift the blade up instead of sliding it): Marshall’s Personal Paper Trimmer ($20.99)
2. Larger (but portable, and self-sharpening - no replacement blades) Paper Trimmer: Making Memories Folding 12×12 Paper Trimmer ($34.99)
3. Sliding Trimmer (similar to my Fiskars one): Zision 12″ Paper Trimmer ($10.00)