Though this has a really nice design, you will find yourself using more tape than you need. If you want just a short piece, you can't get your fingers close enough to the blade to do that. The design keeps your fingers farther back, so the typical minimum size you will be using is just under 2". Now, I usually like pieces that are 1/2 to 1 inch and I can't get that with this one. I'm sure the tape companies LOVE this one because you end up using a LOT MORE tape than you need or want.