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What is a paper cutter called?
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A paper cutter is called a paper guillotine or simply a guillotine. This tool, commonly found in offices and classrooms, can cut a large amount of paper in one swift chop. It features a handle with a blade that one can move to make straight line cuts.
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belgian paper cutter
Located in Brussels, BE
belgian paper cutter
Category
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Neoclassical Letter Openers
Materials
Silver
Enchanted angel paper cutter
Located in Firenze, FI
Upgrade your workspace with our angle-shaped casting bronze paper cutter. Made from high-quality
Category
2010s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
$144 / item
Mid-Century Modern Silver Paper Weight & Paper Cutter by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Silver Paper Weight & Paper Cutter by Christofle
Category
20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Silver
Mid-Century Modern Paper Cutter by Lucienne Lazon (1910-2007), France
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Paper Cutter by Lucienne Lazon (1910-2007), France
Category
20th Century Letter Openers
Materials
Steel
Vintage inventory No.3 Paper Cutter 10” Guillotine ideal School supply company .
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Guillotine style paper cutter from Ideal School company, Chicago IL. Vintage Condition as
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
African Moroccan Tribal Tuareg Khoumya Leather Dagger Paper Cutter
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
paper cutter on desk.
Handcrafted by Artisans in south Morocco, very fine quality craftsmanship with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal