Fiskars Recycled Bypass Guillotine Paper Trimmer vs Dahle Model 534 18" Guillotine Paper Cutter

Buy the Dahle 534 if you cut cardstock, illustration board or stacks of paper regularly and want an 18-inch cut with a 15-sheet capacity and a metal base. The Fiskars is the lighter, smaller trimmer for home and light office jobs, with a recycled-resin base and a lock-down blade. Reviewers of the Dahle line praise the ground self-sharpening blade and steady clamp; Fiskars owners like the printed grid and the blade lock for storage. The Dahle is the sturdier tool and the better long-term buy for frequent cutting.

• Choose the Fiskars Recycled Bypass Guillotine Paper Trimmer if you trim a few sheets at a time at home or in a small office and want a light trimmer with a printed grid and a blade that locks down for storage.
• Choose the Dahle Model 534 if you cut cardstock, photos or illustration paper in volume and need an 18-inch cut, a 15-sheet capacity and a metal base that stays put.