If you were to take the cutter arm off, would it make a good improvised anti-zombie weapon?

Depends on how much you'd used the cutter prior to the uprising. It's not quite strong enough to cut bone but you might have a fair shot going for the eyes or throat.

Could I use this to cut card stock (say three sheets of the thickness of index cards)?

Not more then one sheet of card stock. I woke at a restaurant and it’s not capable of cutting more then one piece of 65lb cardstock for our menus without causing fraying of the edge. Not very professional.

Would this work well for cutting cardboard, like cardboard used for shipping packages? Thanks

In response to your question, I took a heavy cardboard box that had been used to ship produce and tried to cut it. I cut the cardboard into several pieces and it cut smoothly but with a slight resistance (a little more force than with plain paper). Accordingly, within the dimensions of the cutting board and guard, you should have no problems.

Is the blade self-Sharpening?

The package plainly states: Self-Sharpening Blade

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Swingline Paper Cutter, Guillotine Trimmer, 30.5 cm Cut Length, 10 Sheet Capacity, ClassicCut Lite (9312)

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Brand
Swingline
Material
Plastic
Colour
Graphite
Handle material
Plastic
Operation mode
Manual

📄Cuts up to 10 sheets at once

📏30.5 cm precise cut length

🛡️Safety rail & blade latch

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Description

✂️ Cut through your workload with precision and style!

SAFETY FIRST ALWAYS - Protective rail and secure blade latch keep your fingers safe during every trim.
USER FRIENDLY DESIGN - Comfort grip handle and alignment grid ensure smooth, accurate cuts without the hassle.
LIGHTWEIGHT PORTABLE - Sturdy yet featherlight plastic base makes it easy to move between home and office.
PRECISION MEETS PRODUCTIVITY - 30.5 cm cutting length with dual-scale ruler for flawless measurements every time.
EFFORTLESS MULTI SHEET CUTTING - Cleanly slices through up to 10 sheets (20 lbs) in one go—perfect for busy professionals.

The Swingline ClassicCut Lite Guillotine Trimmer offers a 30.5 cm cutting length and can handle up to 10 sheets of 20 lb paper at once. Designed with a lightweight plastic base and safety features like a protective rail and blade latch, it combines portability with user-friendly precision. Ideal for home or office use, it features a dual-scale ruler and alignment grid for accurate trimming every time.

Specifications

ASIN	B016LDV41S
Best Sellers Rank	#32,907 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #128 in Paper Trimmers & Cutting Mats
Brand	Swingline
Color	graphitegray
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (8)
Date First Available	5 November 2015
Ink Color	Gray and Lime Green
Item Weight	1.04 Kilograms
Manufacturer	ACCO Brands
Manufacturer Part Number	9312A
Material Type	Plastic
Model number	9312A
Number of Drawers	2
Number of Items	1
Product Dimensions	35.56 x 44.77 x 6.67 cm; 1.04 kg
Shape	L-shaped
Size	10 Sheet Capacity

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