Tip cutter: Reeds 'n Stuff

A tip cutter that actually functions according to the guillotine principle. This cutter does not require any squashing of the tip when cutting, ensures the cut is straight and that the reed's sides are of equal length.

The exact length adjustment according to a precise scale allows extremely fine cuts and adjustments to the tip. The blades can be sharpened when necessary.

This tip cutter is suitable for oboe as well as cor anglais reeds.

Alain Vlamynck has made an excellent video comparing three types of tip cutters: