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product_id: 126405806
title: "Dahle 12e Vantage Paper Trimmer, 12\" Cut Length, 15 Sheet, Automatic Clamp, Adjustable Guide, Metal Base with 1/2\" Gridlines, Guillotine Paper Cutter"
brand: "dahle"
price: "KSh51135"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 7
category: "Dahle"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/126405806-dahle-12e-vantage-paper-trimmer-12-cut-length-15-sheet
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region: Kenya
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# Cuts up to 15 sheets at once 12" precision cut length Automatic clamp for secure hold Dahle 12e Vantage Paper Trimmer, 12" Cut Length, 15 Sheet, Automatic Clamp, Adjustable Guide, Metal Base with 1/2" Gridlines, Guillotine Paper Cutter

**Brand:** dahle
**Price:** KSh51135
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ✂️ Cut with confidence, trim like a pro—don’t get left behind!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Dahle 12e Vantage Paper Trimmer, 12" Cut Length, 15 Sheet, Automatic Clamp, Adjustable Guide, Metal Base with 1/2" Gridlines, Guillotine Paper Cutter by dahle
- **How much does it cost?** KSh51135 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/126405806-dahle-12e-vantage-paper-trimmer-12-cut-length-15-sheet)

## Best For

- dahle enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dahle brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Stability:** Sturdy metal base resists warping, ensuring flawless alignment and durability.
- • **Streamlined Workflow:** Adjustable guide and 1/2" gridlines make repetitive cuts fast and foolproof.
- • **Versatile & Reliable:** Perfect for paper, cardstock, and photo paper—trusted by professionals and creatives alike.
- • **Precision Cutting Power:** Machine-ground blade delivers razor-sharp, consistent trims every time.
- • **Secure & Safe Operation:** Automatic clamp and tension spring protect your work and fingers with every cut.

## Overview

The Dahle 12e Vantage Paper Trimmer is a professional-grade guillotine cutter featuring a 12-inch machine-ground blade that slices up to 15 sheets simultaneously. Its automatic clamp secures materials to prevent shifting, while a sturdy metal base with precise gridlines and an adjustable guide ensures accurate, repeatable cuts. Designed for safety and durability, it’s the go-to tool for office pros, educators, and craft enthusiasts seeking sharp, reliable performance.

## Description

Dahle’s 12" Vantage® Trimmer features a machine ground blade that can remove the tiniest sliver of paper from your work. It cuts up to 15 sheets of paper at a time and includes a sturdy metal base with alignment guides for easy trimming.MACHINE GROUND BLADE- The machine ground blade is sharp, accurate, and can remove even the tiniest sliver of paper from your work. To ensure an even cut, the trimmer's automatic clamp provides firm, even pressure to prevent paper shift. SAFETY FEATURES- To protect the blade and keep fingers safe, a spring action handle prevents the blade from falling down unexpectedly. The handle can be safely secured in the down position. METAL BASE- For stability, the sturdy metal base provides a solid foundation. It's designed to hold up to rigorous activity, day in and day out. The base includes carefully screened measurement guides and an adjustable backstop – which is the easiest way to ensure accuracy during repetitive cuts. It’s perfect for cutting paper, card stock, and photo paper and is a popular choice for schools, office professionals, and craft enthusiasts.

Review: Worth the money - I love this guillotine. It is sturdy and cuts beautifully The cutting action is smooth. The safety mechanism is good. When the cutting arm is lifted the safety rule lifts with it. When the cutting arm is brought down the safety rule clamps down cleanly to protect your fingers. When you receive the guillotine you need to pull the arm gently to the right to release it for use. When cutting has finished gently put it back into its resting position. It was a considered purchase for me but I am so pleased I bought it.
Review: Very disappointed, Does do the job easier than the roller ... - Very disappointed, Does do the job easier than the roller cutters I have used before cuts through 10 sheets of paper easily. The low star rating is because the cutter blade handle is damaged so it cannot be locked into a safe down position, the adjustable paper guide does not lock into a straight position so the paper has to be lined up every time for the same cut on the next batch of paper needing the same cut. Would have returned but as shipped from USA the transport costs meant I may as well just work around the problems.

## Features

- [MACHINE GROUND BLADE] -- Ensures sharp edge and consistent trimming results
- [AUTOMATIC CLAMP] -- Holds work securely and prevents uneven cutting
- [TENSION SPRING] -- Automatically lifts blade and prevents it from falling
- [STURDY METAL BASE] -- Provides a solid surface that won't warp or crack
- [SCREENED GUIDES] -- For easy alignment

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000W1QOS4 |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 527,663 in Stationery & Office Supplies ( See Top 100 in Stationery & Office Supplies ) 630 in Stack & Guillotine Trimmers |
| Colour | Black, Gray |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,610) |
| Date First Available | 30 Mar. 2012 |
| Included components | Trimmer |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 2.72 kg |
| Item model number | 12e |
| Manufacturer | Dahle |
| Material | Metal |
| Part number | 40012-12566 |
| Product Dimensions | 50.17 x 27.31 x 5.72 cm; 2.72 kg |
| Size | 12" |
| Style | Cut Length: 12" |

## Images

![Dahle 12e Vantage Paper Trimmer, 12" Cut Length, 15 Sheet, Automatic Clamp, Adjustable Guide, Metal Base with 1/2" Gridlines, Guillotine Paper Cutter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Ee+h5umCL.jpg)
![Dahle 12e Vantage Paper Trimmer, 12" Cut Length, 15 Sheet, Automatic Clamp, Adjustable Guide, Metal Base with 1/2" Gridlines, Guillotine Paper Cutter - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PSi99P46L.jpg)
![Dahle 12e Vantage Paper Trimmer, 12" Cut Length, 15 Sheet, Automatic Clamp, Adjustable Guide, Metal Base with 1/2" Gridlines, Guillotine Paper Cutter - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41V430CvSzL.jpg)
![Dahle 12e Vantage Paper Trimmer, 12" Cut Length, 15 Sheet, Automatic Clamp, Adjustable Guide, Metal Base with 1/2" Gridlines, Guillotine Paper Cutter - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41WWRrHEFYL.jpg)
![Dahle 12e Vantage Paper Trimmer, 12" Cut Length, 15 Sheet, Automatic Clamp, Adjustable Guide, Metal Base with 1/2" Gridlines, Guillotine Paper Cutter - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ePkQMP2LL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it precise?**
A: Yes, it is precise, however the user's technique can have a significant effect for better or for worse. I bought this to replace an aging paper cutter in my office that had lost its edge. Everyone was impressed at how good this one was. As with any paper cutter it is important to not cut too many pages at one time. I would buy this one again, it is the best paper cutter I have ever used outside of a graphic arts studio.

**Q: Maximum cut size?  One reviewer says this cutter will not cut a full 12" (they say it 'almost' cuts 10").  Is that true?  I need 11 inch cuts. Thanks!**
A: I don't know why someone said it will NOT cut a 12x12 sheet of paper...it WILL. I put a 12x12 sheet on the cutter, and it DID cut it in half, no problem. 12" is the MAX it will cut. Some 12x12 scrapbook papers will have the little extra tear off part on it, making it a little larger than 12x12...maybe that is what they used. I bought this cutter because I make cards and other paper crafts. Basically the 12" cutter is 10 inches wide and 12 inches long. If you want a 12x12 sheet of paper to fully lay on the cutter, then buy a larger size.

**Q: Minimum cut size? I heard that this cutter would not measure all the way down to 1/8", which I need to be able to do my paper quilling. Is that true?**
A: Since I am not a crafter, I don't know how useful it would be for you. I do use it as a letter opener and can cut a sliver off the envelope top without touching the inside contents.

**Q: Does the blade sharpen itself as it cuts?**
A: This does not have a self-sharpening blade.  You'd have to move up to something like a Dahle 534 which uses the Solingen Steel and well as the blade that will sharpen itself!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the money
*by E***1 on 23 November 2014*

I love this guillotine. It is sturdy and cuts beautifully The cutting action is smooth. The safety mechanism is good. When the cutting arm is lifted the safety rule lifts with it. When the cutting arm is brought down the safety rule clamps down cleanly to protect your fingers. When you receive the guillotine you need to pull the arm gently to the right to release it for use. When cutting has finished gently put it back into its resting position. It was a considered purchase for me but I am so pleased I bought it.

### ⭐⭐ Very disappointed, Does do the job easier than the roller ...
*by M***. on 21 May 2016*

Very disappointed, Does do the job easier than the roller cutters I have used before cuts through 10 sheets of paper easily. The low star rating is because the cutter blade handle is damaged so it cannot be locked into a safe down position, the adjustable paper guide does not lock into a straight position so the paper has to be lined up every time for the same cut on the next batch of paper needing the same cut. Would have returned but as shipped from USA the transport costs meant I may as well just work around the problems.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***R on 25 April 2019*

This 18" cutter is beefy and accurate. It will make good accurate cuts in challenging materials. It cuts mat board cleanly. It will cut 15 sheets of copy paper. It will cut thin laminating film and thin dry mount film. The latter two are challenging because some cutters will cause these to fold over between the guillotine blade and anvil blade rather than cut. (this is the problem that drove me to buy this new cutter) A guillotine cutter should never be used on foam core. I tried foam core and it will work if you put it face down. The back edge of the foam core will be a bit rough but the (face down) top edge will be clean. The design is interesting and different from other cutters. The guillotine blade is very thick (5/16") steel and bowed (see picture 2 showing the blade all the way down). The blade has a 1/4" lateral bow; at any point in the stroke the blade is only contacting the anvil at one point. This is an exaggerated version of the bow in a scissors. Other cutters have do not have boldly bowed blades. This bowed blade design really seems to work very well. As I mentioned the blade itself is massive. Other cutters have heavy blade handles and thin steel blades. On this cutter the actual blade is 5/16" thick and the anvil is 1/4" thick steel. The blade is not actually all that sharp. If you grabbed the blade it would not cut your hand or finger, but it cuts paper, mat board, and films very cleanly. I suspect the bowed design is part of the ability to make a blade work extremely well without needing to be super sharp. The blade and paper clamp will remain up in any position. This is very handy for paper positioning. You can slowly lower the handle to get the clamp to engage, remove your fingers with the blade staying up, and then complete the stroke to do the cutting. You will not need to use a shoulder to hold the handle up while positioning or clamping the paper. I was able to trim very tiny slivers off of a photograph as one needs to do to correct slight boarder errors. A 1/32" sliver was easy and I could even manage almost down to almost 1/64". The base is steel which is nice. It about the right balance of weight to keep the unit stable and light enough to carry. An added plus is the magnets stick if you are doing some fancy paper positioning or want to hold a drafting triangle to the board. (Want to try cutting Octagons perhaps?) I am not excited about the scale or grid. The scale is 1/4" and the grid is 1/2". I prefer a much finer grid and ruler. Obviously you can use any ruler to supplement the scale on the cutter.. I found it easy to print off a grid and scale to my liking with a large format printer and double stick tape them to the base. If that is too much trouble for you, then you might just get a big sheet of graph paper that has a grid to your liking and stick that on the base.

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