This cutter is Fabulous!!!! It is used by the pros to cut. Always cuts straight-cuts paper up to 15 inches long - self-sharping blade - sturdy. I have tried cutters that the craft stores sell and they are worthless as far as I am concerned. But this one is expensive but if you want a straight cut every time, this is the cutter to buy. It even cuts chipboard! The only thing that I found to be negative is that cutting less than 2 inches is a challenge but there are ways to get around that. Love this thing.