--- title: "Midori XS Tape Cutter: Pocket Dispenser, 12 mm × 5 m Tape" canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/midori-xs-tape-cutter/" description: "Midori XS Tape Cutter explained: a 56 × 25.5 × 18 mm pocket dispenser with 12 mm × 5 m cellophane tape, a 180-degree lid, a 2019 Good Design Award, price." category: "Accessories" type: "Tape dispenser" published: 2026-10-31 updated: 2026-10-31 author: "Ellis Penhale" publisher: "Stationery Times" sources: 1 products: - name: "Midori XS Tape Cutter (35679006 clear)" brand: "Midori" brand_origin: "Japan" made_in: "China" material: "Polycarbonate body, stainless-steel blade, cellophane tape on an ABS core" price_band: "$ (under $5 per item, typical US retail, October 2026)" manufacturer: "Designphil Inc. (Tokyo)" model: "35679006" mpn: "35679006" url: "https://www.midori-store.net/SHOP/35679006.html" --- # Midori XS Tape Cutter: Pocket Dispenser, 12 mm × 5 m Tape > The Midori XS Tape Cutter is a pocket tape dispenser with 12 mm by 5 m cellophane tape built in. It measures 56 × 25.5 × 18 mm closed and 86 mm long when the lid is opened 180 degrees, and has a stainless blade that cuts straight. It won a 2019 Good Design Award. Midori lists 726 yen with tax (about US$4.59). - URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/midori-xs-tape-cutter/ - Category: Accessories - Author: Ellis Penhale - Published: 2026-10-31 - Updated: 2026-10-31 ![The Midori XS Tape Cutter drawn from above, closed at 56 by 25.5 mm and open at 86 by 25.5 mm, clear body with a tan tape roll and a steel blade](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/midori-xs-tape-cutter-illustration-16x9.png?v=fdb0cf25) *Closed and open at 1 mm = 6 px; the tape is 12 mm × 5 m, and the blade teeth are drawn by eye.* Original illustration made for this guide. © Stationery Times. Original drawing (SVG): . Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). ## Product facts | Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Midori XS Tape Cutter (35679006 clear) | Midori (by Designphil Inc. (Tokyo)) | Japan | China | Polycarbonate body, stainless-steel blade, cellophane tape on an ABS core | – | $: under $5 per item | - Made in (Midori XS Tape Cutter (35679006 clear)): China. Midori's online store lists the country of origin as MADE IN CHINA for 35679006. Source: https://www.midori-store.net/SHOP/35679006.html ### Midori XS Tape Cutter (35679006 clear) colors - Body colors (1 standard, 0 special edition): Clear. - Per Midori online store (https://www.midori-store.net/SHOP/35679006.html), checked 2026-11-03. Midori's store lists this model as the clear version. Its photo shows a see-through body with a tan cellophane tape roll; Midori gives no color values, so the tints are representative. Shops stock different colors; check the listing. ## Key takeaways - Closed, the cutter is 56 × 25.5 × 18 mm; with the lid opened 180 degrees it is 86 mm long. - The built-in cellophane tape is 12 mm × 5 m on a 20 mm diameter roll with an ABS core. - A specially processed stainless blade cuts the tape straight with light force. - It won the 2019 Good Design Award; Midori lists 726 yen with tax (about US$4.59) and says made in China. - A replacement-tape pack is sold separately; Midori warns against long-term storage on a surface, because it may leave residue. ## What is the Midori XS Tape Cutter? **It is a tape dispenser small enough for a pocket.** Midori says it carries 12 mm by 5 m cellophane tape and suits quick jobs away from the desk, such as sealing a package or a craft project. It is part of the XS series, with the [XS Tape Glue](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/midori-xs-tape-glue/) and the [XS Correction Tape](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/midori-xs-correction-tape/). ## What are the specs? **56 × 25.5 × 18 mm closed.** Midori lists: | Item | Value | |---|---| | Body closed | 56 × 25.5 × 18 mm | | Body in use | 86 × 25.5 × 18 mm (lid opened) | | Package | 116 × 52 × 20 mm | | Tape | 12 mm × 5 m cellophane, 20 mm roll, ABS core | | Body and blade | polycarbonate; stainless-steel blade | | Country of origin | China | | Price | 726 yen with tax (about US$4.59) | Prices are Japanese list prices at 158 yen to the dollar. ## How does the lid work? **It opens 180 degrees.** Midori says there is still enough room to scoop the tape up with a finger, and that closing the lid for storage keeps the tape cleaner and less scratched. The tape is made small so the body can stay small, and the front part is clear so you can see how much is left. ## How does the blade cut? **Straight, with a light force.** Midori says the blade is stainless steel with special processing. It gives no tooth count or sharpness test. ## What are the cautions? **Do not leave tape stuck for long and wipe the surface first.** Midori says not to store things with tape applied for a long time, since some surfaces may keep residue or discolor, and to wipe dust, water and oil off the surface first. Heat-sensitive paper and carbonless paper can lose their print under tape. It is not for electrical insulation and should not be stuck on skin. Mind the blade and keep it away from children under six. ## Who is it for? **People who want a tape cutter in a bag or a pencil case.** At 726 yen with tax it is cheap enough to keep several, and the 5 m of tape is enough for a few parcels. It is not for long-term jobs, since Midori sells replacement tape separately and the roll is only 20 mm across. The cost per meter of tape inside is not stated. ## How does it compare with other cutters? **It is a pocket cutter, not a desk cutter.** KOKUYO's [Karucut Clip Tape Cutter](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/kokuyo-karucut-clip-tape-cutter/) is a different, clip-on idea. For a cellophane-tape background see the [Scotch Magic Tape guide](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/scotch-magic-tape/). ## Where is it made, and what does it cost? **Midori's store page lists China.** At 726 yen with tax (about US$4.59), the cutter is in our $ band (under $5). ## Frequently asked questions ### How big is it? 56 × 25.5 × 18 mm closed and 86 mm long with the lid open, per Midori. ### What tape does it hold? 12 mm × 5 m cellophane tape on a 20 mm roll. ### Why does the lid open 180 degrees? So you have room to scoop the tape up with a finger, per Midori. ### What is the blade like? Stainless steel with special processing, cutting straight with light force. ### Can you replace the tape? Yes. Midori sells a replacement tape pack separately. ### What award did it win? The 2019 Good Design Award. ### Where is it made? Midori lists China as the country of origin on its store page. ## Sources - [Midori online store: XS Tape Cutter clear (35679006; sizes, tape, blade, origin, 726 yen, award, cautions; read October 31, 2026)](https://www.midori-store.net/SHOP/35679006.html)