This 444 Dahle Premium Trimmer is a heavy use trimmer with a 26.4" cutting length designed for studio and business use. From an individual sheet to mat board, this trimmer is a reliable tool that will serve you well for many years. The high capacity trimmer features a self-sharpening blade that helps ensure a neat, straight and precise cut.

The square guide rod holds the paper in proper alignment while the auto clamp keeps it firmly grasped. The cutting surface is marked in imperial and metric markings and is supported by a rugged metal base. For added convenience, the adjustable backstop fits on either side of the trimmer.

High Capacity Trimmer    Self-Sharpening Blade    Auto Paper Clamp    Adjustable Backstop    Imperial and Metric Measurements    Wall Mountable

Blade is enclosed in a plastic safety housing

Blade cuts in either direction

Rated for trimming mat board

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this trimmer cut through 3/16+ inch foam board?

A: Unfortunately, this trimmer cannot cut 3/16" foam board.

Q: 2. Can you cut 4ply mat board, intend for picture framing?

A: No, the Dahle 558 Professional Rotary Trimmer (51") can not handle 4ply mat board.

Q: 3. Will it cleanly cut a roll of metallic canvas?

A: Yes, the Dahle 508 Personal Rolling Trimmer (18") can cut metallic canvas as long as it is 0.6mm or thinner.

Q: 4. Can i cut thin leather?

A: Unfortunately, thin leather is not one of the listed materials that the 552 is capable of cutting.

Q: 5. Does anyone know if this unit is self sharpening?

A: Yes, the Dahle Vantage Trimmer is "self sharpening".

Q: 6. I like to mount my photos on thin foam board. Can this unit do this?

A: No, it cannot. The Dahle 558 Professional Rotary Trimmer (51") listed above is intended for cutting paper and paper-like materials (such as photographs and card stock) up to 12 pages thick. It is not designed for use with mounting photos on foam board.

Q: 7. Is blade self-sharpening?

A: There is NO blade. It is just a piece of metal and it cuts paper due to its weight. This is not good for cutting canvas - not even a single sheet simply because there is no blade. Even if you were to put your finger and apply pressure - don't worry, you will not bleed because the edge is not sharp either.

Q: 8. This item is made in Germany or made in China?

A: The Dahle 552 Professional Rotary Trimmer (20") is made in the Czech Republic.

Q: 9. I like this cutter. Only question, is it self sharpening?

A: This cutter has 7 41/2* B&H customer reviews so other people like it too. However, an extensive search did not find any mention of the blade being self sharpening.

Q: 10. Are the markings on the cutter in inches or cm? I bought a Dahle from B&H before, but it came in cm and I can't use it.

A: The Dahle 552 Professional Rotary Trimmer (20") BH #DA552 has both an inches and centimeter ruler marked along the edge.