Dahle Model 534 18" Guillotine Paper Cutter vs Bestcore Guillotine Paper Cutter 18 in

Buy the Dahle 534 if you cut daily and need a trimmer that stays square and sharp for years. Buy the Bestcore if you cut in bursts and want more sheet capacity and a wider bed for the money. The Dahle's German-made metal base, self-sharpening blade and adjustable backstop are what print shops and photographers pay for; the Bestcore is a lighter, simpler trimmer that handles 20 sheets but has fewer alignment aids.

• Choose the Dahle Model 534 if you cut paper, cardstock or photo stock regularly and want a rigid metal base, a self-sharpening blade and repeatable alignment.
• Choose the Bestcore 18 in if you need to slice thicker stacks of up to 20 sheets and want a straightforward trimmer for a craft room or school office.