The Best Wrapping Paper Cutters

Little Elf Gift Wrap Cutter (2-Pack)

As Seen on TV

Prep your paper easily and efficiently every time with the original sliding cutter.

Best Overall

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While we all love that smooth glide of scissors across wrapping paper, it’s a rare occurrence in the grand scheme of all those hours spent wrapping gifts over the years. That’s why the creators of the original Little Elf Gift Wrap Cutter were so excited to present their ingenious cutter design to the top dogs on TV’s “Shark Tank.” Forget about hunting down where you last left the scissors every time you get to a new gift; this baby sits on your rolls until you need the next perfectly cut sheet. Simply slide the cutter over the roll and pull the paper through the opening until you reach your desired length. Then gently push the Little Elf outwards to get the perfect cut. As a tip, we recommend trying this once or twice to get the hang of it before carving up your most prized paper.

Pros:

• Made in the USA
• Helps with organizing paper rolls
• Fast, clean cuts

Cons:

• Higher price
• Can’t use on rolls larger than 2″ diameter

Adumtil Wrapping Paper Cutter (3-Pack)

More Slide for Less

Have several rolls of your favorite wrapping paper ready to slice and go with this affordable multi-pack of paper cutters.

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A beautifully wrapped gift adds a layer of reverence to an already joyful experience, but what do you do when you have several presents to give? Here’s where using different wrapping paper for different gifts makes the most sense, especially where younger children are concerned. And while you may have found a great over-the-roll cutter like the ones made by Adumtil to gracefully glide through your sheets, removing and attaching it to your different rolls adds unnecessary fuss. That’s why we love that this particular multi-pack comes with three cutters for the price of one. Save time while wrapping, and spend it with your loved ones instead.

Pros:

• 24/7 customer service
• Safely embedded blade
• Great cost value
• Fits larger rolls

Cons:

• Can tear thinner wrapping paper

Outus Ceramic Paper Cutter Pen (2-Pack)

Pen-Like Proportions

This easy-to-use paper knife is small enough to carry anywhere you need a quick, precise cut.

Most Compact

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We love that stationery tools make small tasks easier and faster to complete, and wrapping paper cutters are no exception. But what happens when you have to put away all your materials from the annual gift exchange until the following year? If you’re limited on space, try a more compact paper cutter like this one by Outus instead. In addition to its smaller, more portable size, this cutter also has a safer-to-use ceramic blade with a longer shelf life than normal blades found in other paper cutters. Avoid cut fingers this year, and know that your blade will be sharp and ready to go for next year’s ritual.

Pros:

• Standard pen size at approximately 5″ x 0.5″
• Safely designed to avoid cutting skin
• Classic white color

Cons:

• Small ceramic tip may not cut through thicker sheets

Maped Helix USA Paper Cutter, Folder, and Ribbon Curler Tool

3-in-1 Capabilities

Take care of your holiday wrapping in one go with this multi-functional cutter that also aids in folding and ribbon curling.

Best Multi-Use

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While straight cuts are definitely part of the equation for a properly proportioned present, the end result is only as good as its folding job. If only there were a tool that could help you cut, fold, and handle the rest of your pretty packaging all in one. Wrapping enthusiasts, meet the Maped Helix USA Paper Cutter, Folder, and Ribbon Curler Tool. The multi-functional capabilities of this bad boy are right there in the title. Get that smooth, perfect cut without having to press down hard on the paper, and when you’ve got your sheet, use the tool as a folding aid to get those crisp edges just as you want them. Lastly, tie it all up with a ribbon, and add a bit of curled perfection to a job well done.

Pros:

• No exposed blade
• Comfortable curved handle
• Safer design than some pen-like cutters

Cons:

• Unsteady control means it’s best to cut along a flat table surface

Westcott Razor Paper Cutter

No-Slip Straight Lines

Ensure your hand is steady every time with this titanium, ergonomic paper cutter.

Best Grip

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Wrapping paper cutters make our lives easier by ensuring that we not only get a consistent cut across the length of our rolls sans rips but also a straight one all the way through. Unfortunately, no matter how well-designed the cutter is, if our hands are unsteady, we may not achieve the latter. That’s why we find a no-slip grip like the one found on the Westcott Razor Paper Cutter to be such a prized feature. You’re in full, precise control of the sharp titanium bonded blade on this cutter, and you can be confident that your gifts will have clean, perfect edges just the way you want them.

Pros:

• Great cost value
• EZ-view cutting window
• Titanium blade

Cons:

• Blade dulls over time

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I wrap the perfect gift?

Firstly, putting the gift in a box will make it easier to wrap and achieve that classic look in magazines. Secondly, there’s a handy mathematical formula for knowing how big to cut your rectangle of paper to get that perfect fit. For side 1, measure the dimensions of your box and use those values to measure out 2 heights + 2 depths + 1″ overlap, and for side 2, measure 1 width + 2 heights + 1/2″ overlap. Flip your gift box over so that the paper overlaps on the bottom side, secure the middle folds and then the sides with three pieces of tape, and voila — a picture perfect present.

What are some tips for getting the most use out of my paper roll?

Nothing’s more frustrating than realizing how much of our nice paper we wasted at the end of a wrapping session. That’s why we recommend getting all your gifts arranged in decreasing order of dimensions and wrapping the bigger ones first. Then, play around with your medium- and small-sized gifts to figure out how to make one sheet cover several gifts. Inevitably, you’ll have some bits left, but hopefully not as much as last year.