This compact sized Frisbon paper cutter is the best paper cutter I have ever used so far, aside from those large heavy ones with the swinging cutting arm used in schools..I've seen this style of 12 inch paper cutter for a few years but always thought it would be kind of cheesy or junky....but it is not! It's awesome! I very much regret buying that big 12 inch "We are Memory Keepers" paper cutter combo scoring board, light blue and white, folds in half. It's around $27, sometimes more ---not worth it, plus, they don't even sell the replacement blades for that model. Maybe because it was so bad but still is sold, especially at the other large online store. This "Firbon" 12 inch paper cutter is not only compact but EASY to use for 12 inch paper and, of course, smaller. This cutter is precise. Cutting very small paper is easy and successful, too. A lot of help with the markings on the board for keeping the paper lined properly to how you want it. EASY to see what you are cutting. I've tried about 4 different kinds of paper cutters, bought this on a whim in a jam and now it's the only one I use and only one I want to use. Not sure if the ones that look exactly like this one with a different brand name are exactly the same but for now, I'll stick with "Frisbon". The blade that comes with it stays sharp for a very long time. The arm that swings out is for large 12 inch sheets. I've used it a lot and it worked flawlessly. The markings on the board in so many ways help a lot. I've made those greeting cards with my mom and gramma some of the time. I bought this for me to easily stick in my tote bag and bring for card making times they have 6 or 7 people making them so I don't have to wait to use the one paper cutter. I'll have to buy another one because too many people like it and I left it at my gramma's.