I use pruning sheers, just the ordinary garden type. Good luck
I use a knife that is serrated and really meant for cutting breads and so on. It works perfect. I've tried the others and they didn't work well for me.
I should try that. . .it's probably just as good as the saw. Serrated things are good for cutting dowels.
Nefgaby- we'd hope so! 
My DH bought me a mini cut all saw for Christmas, and it works great!! No splintering etc. I can cut a ton of them in a matter of minutes. He bought it at Harbor Freight really cheap.
Nefgaby-I use large dog nail trimmers too! They work great!
Dog nail trimmers are absolutely the way to go. Get the "Guillotine" kind, rather than the ones that look more like a pair of pliers. And for sharpening (to go through cake boards and dowel all the way through) I just use my eyeliner pencil sharpener from Avon!
They sell a mini mitre box and saw at Michaels made by Exacto. Just make sure you use your coupons. Works great. Dog trimmers sound cool and so does the PVC pipe cutter.
I have tried the lollipop stick, and I did'nt think they were strong enough. I have heard of using straws but have been afraid to use them on wedding cakes. I would'nt think them strong enough.
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