Akiles OffiTrim 1518 18" Cutter

Akiles is a manufacturer that's famous for their binding machines and laminators. They also happen to produce some terrific guillotine paper cutters such as the OffiTrim 1518. Here's a brief review of it so you can determine if it's right for you.

• The OffiTrim 1518 doesn't have a particularly high cutting capacity. It can only cut 10 sheets of paper at once, so it's best suited for smaller jobs. However, if you don't need a high capacity cutter, this may be a good trimmer to get.

• This cutter can trim paper that's up to 18 inches long so you'll be able to easily work with letter-sized paper (8.5" x 11"). Legal-sized paper (8.5" x 14") and photographs can also be cut with this device.

• The OffiTrim 1518's blade is made out of stainless steel that's been treated so it won't rust. The blade has a convex edge so your documents will be cleanly cut every time. Also, the blade is spring-loaded and it will go back into the "up" position when you let go of the handle. You can lock the blade down when you're not using the cutter in order to keep yourself and those around you safe.

• This cutter is easier to use than some of the other ones on the market. Since the blade is spring-loaded you can use less force when cutting than you would with a different cutter.

• This particular trimmer has a clamp that will help keep your materials in place as you cut them. There's also a magnetic paper stopper that will help keep your sheets flush so you can get the cut you need.

• The OffiTrim 1518 has a metal base that can withstand a lot of use. It has rulers printed on it so you'll be able to measure your documents before cutting them. The rulers have both inches and centimeters printed on them, so you can use whichever measuring system you prefer.

• If you don't have a lot of space available, the OffiTrim 1518 would be a good cutter to get because it won't take up that much room. It only measures 18" x 15" so you should be able to place it on any work surface. If you ever need to move it to a different place, it will be easy because this trimmer only weighs 10.5 pounds.

• Finally, this product comes with a warranty that lasts for a full year.

The Akiles OffiTrim 1518 is one of the better guillotine paper cutters on the market, despite its rather small cutting capacity. This device is well-built and durable, so you can expect to get a good amount of use out of it. You'll be able to cut almost all of your documents thanks to the 18-inch cutting length and they're be cleanly trimmed every time thanks to the stainless steel blade and the magnetic paper stopper. While the 10-sheet cutting capacity could be improved, the OffiTrim 1518 is definitely worth a look.