Paper Guillotine Knives by Machine Brand
The brand on your machine decides the blade width and the hole pattern — the length alone does not. Below, every model we grind is grouped by the machine it fits: Polar, Wohlenberg, Perfecta, Maxima, Ideal, Itoh, Schneider and the common Asian models. If your model is missing, or your clamp needs a size that is not listed, we make it to your drawing from one piece.
Polar guillotine knives
11 modelsPolar guillotines run from the 66 up to the 155. The body steps with the clamp: 9.7 mm on the small models, 11.7 mm from 78 to 92, 13.75 mm on 115 and above. Several 115 and 137 machines use a five-hole clamp pattern, and a four-hole blade of the same length will not mount.
| Model | Size L × W × T (mm) | Size (inch) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 805 × 95 × 9.7 | 31.69 × 3.74 × 0.38 | |
| 71 / 72 | 868 × 104 × 9.7 | 34.17 × 4.09 × 0.38 | |
| 76 | 925 × 110 × 9.7 | 36.42 × 4.33 × 0.38 | |
| 78 | 960 × 110 × 11.7 | 37.8 × 4.33 × 0.46 | |
| 80 | 990 × 107 × 9.7 | 38.98 × 4.21 × 0.38 | |
| 82 / 86 | 990 × 107 × 11.7 | 38.98 × 4.21 × 0.46 | alternative length 1030 mm also available |
| 88 / 90 | 1030 × 107 × 11.7 | 40.55 × 4.21 × 0.46 | |
| 90 / 92 | 1080 × 115 × 11.7 | 42.52 × 4.53 × 0.46 | alternative length 1095 mm (Polar 92) |
| 115 / 115 X | 1390 × 160 × 13.75 | 54.72 × 6.3 × 0.54 | |
| 137 | 1605 × 160 × 13.75 | 63.19 × 6.3 × 0.54 | |
| 155 | 1785 × 160 × 13.75 | 70.28 × 6.3 × 0.54 |
Wohlenberg guillotine knives
5 modelsWohlenberg 76 to 137 take a 12 mm body and a 100–125 mm width. The 92 MCS is 10 mm shorter than the standard 92 (1090 vs 1100 mm), so check which one is on your floor before you quote the size.
| Model | Size L × W × T (mm) | Size (inch) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 GW | 900 × 100 × 10 | 35.43 × 3.94 × 0.39 | |
| 92 | 1100 × 125 × 12 | 43.31 × 4.92 × 0.47 | |
| 92 MCS | 1090 × 120 × 12 | 42.91 × 4.72 × 0.47 | |
| 115 | 1380 × 125 × 12 | 54.33 × 4.92 × 0.47 | |
| 137 | 1595 × 125 × 12 | 62.8 × 4.92 × 0.47 |
Full Wohlenberg page — models, clamp notes and custom sizes →
Perfecta guillotine knives
3 modelsPerfecta machines take a 140 mm wide body. A Polar knife of the same length sits proud of the clamp and will not hold square, so match the brand, not just the length. The 92, 115 and 132 cover most of the installed base.
| Model | Size L × W × T (mm) | Size (inch) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | 1090 × 140 × 12 | 42.91 × 5.51 × 0.47 | |
| 115 | 1350 × 140 × 12 | 53.15 × 5.51 × 0.47 | |
| 132 | 1515 × 140 × 12 | 59.65 × 5.51 × 0.47 |
Maxima guillotine knives
2 modelsMaxima 106 takes 1252 × 140 × 10; the 115 moves to 1320 × 150 × 12 — different width, different thickness, no interchange between the two.
| Model | Size L × W × T (mm) | Size (inch) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | 1252 × 140 × 10 | 49.29 × 5.51 × 0.39 | |
| 115 | 1320 × 150 × 12 | 51.97 × 5.91 × 0.47 |
Need a Maxima size that is not listed? We make it to drawing →
Ideal guillotine knives
2 modelsIdeal 4810 / 5210 take a short 570 mm blade and the 7228 takes 840 mm. Ideal 650 machines accept either 630 mm or 756 mm length depending on the clamp fitted.
| Model | Size L × W × T (mm) | Size (inch) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4810 / 5210 | 570 × 90 × 10 | 22.44 × 3.54 × 0.39 | Ideal 650 uses 630 mm or 756 mm length |
| 7228 | 840 × 100 × 10 | 33.07 × 3.94 × 0.39 |
Need a Ideal size that is not listed? We make it to drawing →
Itoh guillotine knives
1 modelsItoh 115 takes 1410 × 150 × 13.7 — 20 mm longer and 0.7 mm thicker than the European 115 pattern. Measure the old blade before ordering by model number.
| Model | Size L × W × T (mm) | Size (inch) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | 1410 × 150 × 13.7 | 55.51 × 5.91 × 0.54 |
Need a Itoh size that is not listed? We make it to drawing →
Schneider guillotine knives
2 modelsSchneider 115 uses 1350 × 144 × 10, and the Senator 76 E takes 900 × 100 × 10 — the same length as several Wohlenberg models but a different width.
| Model | Size L × W × T (mm) | Size (inch) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | 1350 × 144 × 10 | 53.15 × 5.67 × 0.39 | |
| Senator 76 E | 900 × 100 × 10 | 35.43 × 3.94 × 0.39 |
Need a Schneider size that is not listed? We make it to drawing →
Asian & other guillotine models
20 sizesModel 115 / 130 / 1370 / 1550 / 1650 cover the guillotines most common in Asian printing plants. Several of these sizes are also fitted to European machines with a matched clamp bar, which is why we list every one with its hole pattern.
| Model | Size L × W × T (mm) | Size (inch) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model 203 | 1065 × 127 × 12.7 | 41.93 × 5 × 0.5 | also used on 920 guillotines |
| Model 920 | 1080 × 127 × 12.7 | 42.52 × 5 × 0.5 | |
| Model 920 | 1100 × 127 × 12.7 | 43.31 × 5 × 0.5 | |
| Model 115 | 1300 × 127 × 12.7 | 51.18 × 5 × 0.5 | full-sheet 130 machines also accept this |
| Model 130 | 1480 × 127 × 12.7 | 58.27 × 5 × 0.5 | |
| Model 130 | 1520 × 127 × 12.7 | 59.84 × 5 × 0.5 | |
| Model 130 | 1570 × 127 × 12.7 | 61.81 × 5 × 0.5 | |
| Model 1550 | 1600 × 127 × 12.7 | 62.99 × 5 × 0.5 | |
| Model 1370 | 1700 × 127 × 12.7 | 66.93 × 5 × 0.5 | |
| Model 1550 | 1800 × 127 × 12.7 | 70.87 × 5 × 0.5 | |
| Model 115 | 1390 × 160 × 13.7 | 54.72 × 6.3 × 0.54 | |
| Model 115 | 1390 × 160 × 12.7 | 54.72 × 6.3 × 0.5 | 5-hole pattern available |
| Model 115 | 1410 × 150 × 13.7 | 55.51 × 5.91 × 0.54 | |
| Model 115 | 1520 × 160 × 13.7 | 59.84 × 6.3 × 0.54 | |
| Model 115 | 1536 × 160 × 13.7 | 60.47 × 6.3 × 0.54 | |
| Model 1370 | 1605 × 160 × 13.7 | 63.19 × 6.3 × 0.54 | |
| Model 1370 | 1605 × 160 × 12.7 | 63.19 × 6.3 × 0.5 | 5-hole pattern available |
| Model 1370 | 1650 × 160 × 13.7 | 64.96 × 6.3 × 0.54 | |
| Model 1550 | 1785 × 160 × 13.7 | 70.28 × 6.3 × 0.54 | |
| Model 1650 | 1850 × 160 × 13.7 | 72.83 × 6.3 × 0.54 |
Hole patterns — the part most suppliers get wrong
Length and thickness are easy. The holes are where knives fail: hole diameter, hole pitch and the distance from the cutting edge to the first hole must match the clamp bar exactly. Several Polar and Model 115 / 1370 knives use a 5-hole pattern; a 4-hole blade of the same length and thickness will not mount. Tell us the machine brand and model and we ship the matching pattern — or send the old blade and we copy it.
Steel, hardness and edge
| Steel | W18Cr4V (T1) / W6Mo5Cr4V2 (M2) high speed steel |
| Hardness | HRC 60–64 |
| Edge straightness | ≤ 0.05 mm over the full length |
| Edge angle | Standard 20–23°, adjusted to your paper grade on request |
| Surface | Fine ground, optional anti-rust coating |
| Packing | Wooden case, edge protected, 10–20 pcs per case by size |
| Minimum order | 1 piece — including custom sizes |
| Lead time | ≈7 days for stock sizes, 20–25 days for production sizes |
Custom sizes — when the chart has nothing that fits
1 pc MOQA guillotine knife is a rectangle with holes, so almost anything about it can be changed. What cannot be changed is the clamp: the thickness, the width and the hole pattern have to match the machine you are running. Send those three numbers and the blade can be made to them, whether your machine is a 1960s Wohlenberg or a brand new model that has no catalogue size yet.
| What can be changed | Options |
|---|---|
| Length | 500–2000 mm, cut and ground to your drawing; longer on request |
| Width | 90–160 mm |
| Thickness | 9.7 / 10 / 11.7 / 12 / 12.7 / 13.7 / 13.75 mm, or to your measured value |
| Hole pattern | 4-hole, 5-hole, slotted or countersunk — to drawing or to sample |
| Edge angle | 20–23° standard; other angles set to your paper grade (carbonless, coated, board) |
| Bevel | Single or double bevel |
| Steel | W18Cr4V (T1) / W6Mo5Cr4V2 (M2); other grades on request |
| Hardness | HRC 60–64 standard, softer for abrasive stock |
| Marking | Part number, machine model or your own brand laser-marked on the blade |
| Order size | 1 piece for a trial, batch pricing from 10 pieces |
What to send — five lines is enough
| 1 | Machine brand and model (a photo of the nameplate works) |
| 2 | Size on the old blade: length × width × thickness |
| 3 | Hole diameter, hole pitch, distance from the cutting edge to the first hole |
| 4 | A drawing (PDF / DWG) if you have one, or a photo of the old blade next to a ruler |
| 5 | Annual quantity — so we can quote a stock size instead of a production run |
Frequently asked
How do I find the right guillotine knife for my machine?
Find your machine brand and model in the tables on this page. If the model is missing, measure the old knife: length, width, thickness, hole diameter, hole pitch and the distance from the cutting edge to the first hole. A photo of the machine nameplate plus the old blade next to a ruler is usually enough.
Can you make a blade for a machine brand that is not on this page?
Yes. Send the machine brand and model, or a drawing, and we will confirm the size and hole pattern before production. We produce from one piece, so a machine that is rare in your market is not a problem.
Can the size be customised, not just chosen from the chart?
Yes. Length, width, thickness, hole pattern, edge angle and bevel can all be changed. Most of the sizes in this chart started as a custom request from one customer, and were then added to the standard list.
How do I know which thickness my clamp needs?
Measure the old blade with a micrometer, not a rule: 9.7, 11.7, 12, 12.7, 13.7 and 13.75 mm are all in use and the difference is enough to stop the clamp from holding. If the old blade is worn, tell us the measured thickness and we will work back to the original.
What steel and hardness do you use?
W18Cr4V (T1) and W6Mo5Cr4V2 (M2) high speed steel, hardened to HRC 60–64. Edge straightness is held within 0.05 mm over the full length.
What is the minimum order and lead time?
One piece, including custom sizes and non-standard hole patterns. Around 7 days for sizes held in stock and 20–25 days for production sizes, confirmed in writing before you pay a deposit.
Do you resharpen used guillotine knives?
Yes. Used blades can be reground and refurbished. Send photos of the edge and we will tell you how much material can be removed safely.