The Cordier Reed Trimmer is an excellent product in that it has a fully adjustable table with hardened blade and very little plastic in its construction (Which you get with cheaper products) I have used this type of reed trimmer for many years on alto and tenor reeds and have always found them very satisfactory. My only criticism is there could probably do with being a little less free play in the screw and nut but this is no disadvantage to the movement of the table when adjusting the reed.