Kokuyo Harinacs Stapleless Stapler, Large Desktop Staple Free Stapler, 12 Sheet Capacity, Black, Japan Import (SLN-MS112D)

First, I acknowledge that, as other reviewers have stated, the instructions are only in Japanese. However, these instructions come with diagrams, which will be sufficient for most users. And, let's also consider whether-and-when a product created for a market in one country should be dinged for not providing instructions in the language of another. I am glad to be able to get this device, even though the Japanese did not create it with me in-mind.This staple-less stapler is essentially a descendent of the Bump staple-less stapler (invented by American George P[endleton] Bump, 14 May 1870 – 19 Feb 1947); it cuts tabs and slits into the papers, and then folds and feeds the tabs through the slits. Generally, this method creates a more reliable attachment than that of crimping papers together, as do some staple-less staplers for five sheets or fewer. Unlike the Bump device, this device creates tabs with flanged heads, making the attachment a bit more secure.The producer makes a number of staple-less staplers, some of which crimp and others of which use the Bump method. This particular model seems to be their high-end device, with a slightly higher capacity and conceived to make it easier to produce results of professional quality. If you can survive only able to attach ten-or-fewer sheets, and are unconcerned about precisely placing the attachment, then you can save some money by getting a different model; but both stationery geeks and supermodels will sneer at you.

I got the big bad version of this because I figured the bigger the better for these things. This thing works pretty well. And it's kind of interesting. Does it hold as well as a metal staple. Of course not. But it'll let you just shove anything into a shredder without worrying about Staples ruining your day. So it's definitely worth it when it comes to that. If you're only going to staple two pages together. Don't use this it will not work. I mean it will cut it and twist it and make it kind of stick together. But because there's only two pages, it doesn't want to stick very well. You can just shake it and it will undo itself. When you're doing three four five pages that's when you get to the pages sticking very well and holding up.

There are instructions on how to use the stapler on the unit, which I definitely needed because I've never used a stapler like this. However, the instructions are in Japanese. I was able to use google to translate the instructions, so this was an easy solution. This is wider than a traditional stapler and takes up about the same room as a double hole punch. Due to my job, I sometimes have to take packets of paperwork to people who are not allowed staples, so this allows me to keep the paperwork organized for them without getting them in trouble.

This is a high-quality stapleless stapler, but in terms holding the sheets of paper together, the staplers that use the metal binder is more solid.

This perforates the paper--not what I wanted. I sent it back.

I wrote a very long and thorough and professional review, but Amazon said it violated their policies which is total Bee$.So I'll just say, I love this product.Happy Amazon?! hopefully this comment passes your ridiculous TOS.

This product is good, but there should have been an instruction sheet in English, not Japanese, if they are selling this item in the USA.

The media could not be loaded. Coolest stapler ever! Also, it's self aware. No need to ever buy staples again. No more picking them up out of the carpet or off of the floor or stabbing myself (okay, others. Stabbing others) with them. Also the product description is hilarious. That is the entire reason that I bought this stapler, and I don't regret it. It staples up to 12 sheets at a time and makes a cool hole when it does it. Check out the video to see it in action.