The device is really great! I use it mainly for cutting cartons, because I order a lot. I had previously for the Bosch Xeo cordless universal cutter Home Series bought (far more expensive), but the device is suboptimal and hooked ever. In addition, it is so on the hand tendons and joints that I can work simultaneously with a manual knife. Not so with the Skil cordless universal cutter. The thing goes like butter through the cardboard and you can also make continuous operation (switch locks). This provides additional support for the hand. Can highly recommend the product. What disappointed me, however (for which the device but nothing) is that you can get on Amazon no substitute scissors or battery pack here. Must there times look on the internet.