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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 bronze, its unique and stylish design adds sophistication to any office or home.
Category
2010s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Bronze
$157 / item
Angel Paper Cutter by bronzetto
By Bronzetto
Located in Milan, IT
This angel-shaped casting bronze paper cutter is made from high-quality bronze. Its unique and stylish design adds sophistication to any office or home.
Category
2010s Italian Letter Openers
Materials
Brass
$270 / 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.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood


