Grading the Dahle Vantage 12E Guillotine Paper Cutter

German manufacturer Dahle makes a lot of
guillotine paper cutters, including one that can be used both at home
and at work: the Vantage 12E. Here's a close look at what this device
has to offer, as well as a brief discussion on whether it deserves an
“A”...or an “F.”

• The Vantage 12E has a 12-inch cutting length so it can
  easily trim paper that's letter-sized (8.5” x 11”) as well as smaller
  items including photographs. This is a good length for art projects and
  crafts. If you need a cutter that can process larger sizes of paper,
  Dahle makes bigger cutters that can trim paper up to 18 inches long.
• This
  cutter has the ability to slice through 15 sheets of paper at a time
  which should be sufficient for small and medium-sized projects. However,
  this cutting capacity would be unsuitable for large jobs just because
  it would take too long to process all the paper.
• When you use
  a guillotine paper cutter, safety needs to be a top priority. Luckily,
  the Vantage 12E has features that can help you stay safe. The blade
  won't fall down when it's raised which greatly reduces the risk of
  injury. Plus, you can lock the blade down when you're not using the
  cutter.
• The Vantage 12E has a couple of features to ensure
  everything stays in place when you use it. First, there are non-skid
  feet on the bottom of the base so the cutter will stay in one place.
  And there's an automatic paper clamp that will keep your documents
  neatly stacked so they won't fan, which can result in a botched cut.
• Getting
  your paper ready to trim is easy because the Vantage 12E has
  pre-printed cutting guides on the base. There's also a grid for
  measuring your materials before lowering the blade.
• This
  device is meant to be a personal paper cutter and you can certainly tell
  that from its size. The Vantage 12E only measures 14.75” x 10.75” so it
  won't take up much room at all, even if you have a tiny workspace.
  Also, it can be transported easily because it weighs just 11 pounds.
• This
  product comes at a pretty affordable price. It can be yours for less
  than $80.00 which is quite the deal considering all that it has to
  offer. Also, this product is covered by a lifetime warranty.

Final grade: A-.
The Dahle Vantage 12E is a first-rate guillotine paper cutter that
would be great for either personal or professional use. Its small size
makes it ideal for creative pursuits and also makes it portable.
(Although the size does mean that this cutter can't work with large
pieces of paper. It would be difficult processing a huge amount of
sheets as well.) Using this product is very safe and it will help you
get the cut you need for every project. So, if you're looking for a good
paper cutter, the Vantage 12E warrants your consideration.