there are rubber feet on the bottom for stability

Guillotine paper cutters can be a great way to
accurately and cleanly cut paper. They can typically cut more sheets at
once then their rotary counterparts and most of today's cutters have
safety features that make using them a safe experience. Here are five
great guillotine paper cutters you should check out.

1. The Martin Yale Premier P212X.
   This new trimmer is a high-quality device that's great for a variety of
   applications. The base is made out of polyboard, which is virtually
   indestructible. It's been imprinted with both metric and standard
   measurements. This trimmer has a 12-inch cutting length and it can
   slice through 10 sheets of paper at once. The blade is self-sharpening
   and can be locked in the "down" position when you're not using it. It
   even has a torsion spring that will prevent it from falling
   accidentally when you're cutting. The P212X has a great lifetime
   warranty, making this a wise purchase.
2. The Swingline Ingento 1132. This
   cutter is eye-catching and is made from real maple wood. The 1132 has a
   12-inch trimming length and it can take care of 15 sheets at once. The
   blade is self-sharpening and made from stainless steel. It can be
   locked into place when not in use thanks to a latch hook. The base has
   a measurement grid and ruler so you'll be able to cut your paper as
   accurately as possible. This product comes with a ten-year warranty.
3. The Martin Yale Premier T12 SharpCut.
   This is another great product from Martin Yale. It has a sturdy wooden
   base (there are rubber feet on the bottom for stability) and standard
   and metric measurement grids. This device can cut up to 15 sheets at a
   time so long as they're no longer than 12" long. The SharpCut has a
   blade latch that secures the blade automatically and there's a finger
   guard. Both of these features make this trimmer really safe to use.
   Also, the blade is self-sharpening and is covered under this product's
   limited lifetime warranty.
4. The Dahle Vanrtage 12E. Dahle
   is one of the world's best manufacturers of office supplies and they
   also make from great guillotine trimmers. The 12E is one that's good
   for use in a variety of environments. It can cut up to 15 sheets at
   once and would able to great for trimming photographs. The 12E has an
   automatic paper clamp to keep your sheets secure and to prevent fanning
   and an uneven cut. Also, the blade has a spring in it so it won't fly
   up or fall down accidentally. And, of course, the base has an alignment
   grid on it.
5. The Swingline ClassicCut Lite 9312. This
   Swingline trimmer is great for all-purpose cutting. It's lightweight so
   you can use it anywhere you want and it can trim paper, cardstock, and
   photographs. It can cut 10 sheets of paper that are up to 12" long. An
   alignment guide and ruler are printed on the base, and there's a blade
   latch to keep things safe when you're not using the device. This
   product comes with a limited 10-year warranty.

If one of these cutters strikes your fancy, why not get one today? That way, you can start cutting now!