Maped M172050-45 cutting tool Mat Cutter including 5 blades, red/black

Firstly, mine came with the pack of blades which were INSIDE the handle of the cutter, not loose. I have another 45 degree mount cutter that has the blade permanently out which is easier to use. With this model you need to apply pressure to extend the blade all the time you are cutting which takes a bit of getting used to. I also used clamps to secure one end of the guide ruler. When used correctly the device clean neat bevel cuts in mount board. One final tip, it says to align the ruler 25mm from the cut line. 23mm is better.

If you've used this system before it's fast and accurate. If not there are a number of guides on YouTube.My only concern is that spare blades appear difficult to find online or at my local arts/office supply businesses - hopefully temporarily and not a sign that this system is being phased out.You must use this cutter with the matching profiled ruler, without the ruler it would be impossible to make a straight bevelled cut - I bought this as a spare.

The product itself is fine, but as with other people who have purchased this cutter, it does not come with the blades. However, I did report it to customer services and they were able to issue me with a partial refund so that I can purchase the blades separately.Can't comment on ease of use yet as I have no blades!

A replacement t for a 'lost' original angled cutter the replacement was as good as the original. A relief to find it still available.

I have used the Maped cutter with the Maped rule to cut picture mounts for many years. This was bought as a replacement for my old cutter. It cuts nice and straight and is very smooth. The only problem was the five blades that were supposed to come with the cutter were missing and the subsequent replacement also had the blades missing. Amazon resolved the situation by refunding part of the cost which will now buy a pack of five blades. I would definately recommend the cutter.