Question About "Hand Cut" Cards

GasHouseGang · #1 08-18-2018, 11:30 PM

I have some cards that are hand cut, but I want to cut them a bit nicer before submitting them for grading. What's the best method? Just a pair of scissors, an X-Acto knife, or razor blade, maybe? Anyone have a preferred method before I try something I may regret?

bnorth · #2 08-19-2018, 06:04 AM

A matting cutter at a place that frames pictures is by far the best thing to use. A guillotine style paper cutter also works pretty good and is easy to find.

toppcat · #3 08-19-2018, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bnorth

A matting cutter at a place that frames pictures is by far the best thing to use. A guillotine style paper cutter also works pretty good and is easy to find.

Just make sure it's sharpened!

bswhiten · #4 08-19-2018, 07:42 AM

I've always gotten the best results with a simple new #11 blade xacto and a metal straightedge. Good luck!

hcv123 · #5 08-19-2018, 09:02 AM

High quality guillotine cutter - I've thought about the mat cutter - but never tried it.

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