{"product_id":"kyocera-drag-knife-30-kiss-cut","title":"Kyocera Drag Knife 1.5-18.8-0.4-30°-AF, Kiss Cut","description":"\u003cp\u003eKyocera drag knife, part 1.5-18.8-0.4-30°-AF, for kiss cutting on \u003cstrong\u003eSumma\u003c\/strong\u003e cutting systems. 30° cutting angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSold individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--specs--\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is kiss cutting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiss cutting means the blade cuts through the face material without cutting the liner. The piece peels cleanly from the sheet while the backing stays intact, which is how decals, labels, and stickers are made. This is a kiss cut knife, not a through-cut blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e30° drag knife\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA drag knife trails behind its holder and swivels to follow the cut path. A 30° cutting angle gives a fine, sharp point for thin face materials and small detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I know this fits my machine?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the part designation 1.5-18.8-0.4-30°-AF to the knife your Summa runs now. If you are not sure, send us your machine model and we will confirm before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I know when to replace it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch the weed. If small pieces lift with the waste, cuts no longer go all the way through the face material, or the knife starts scoring the liner, it is time for a fresh knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGetting the most from your cutting table\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fresh blade is a good start. But if you are going through blades faster than expected, or cut quality has become inconsistent, the blade is rarely the whole story. Cut depth, speed, pressure, and machine condition all affect how long a blade lasts and how clean it cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is worth asking: When was your machine last serviced? Are your parameters dialed in for this material? Is this the right blade geometry for what you are cutting? Could your operators use time with someone who runs these machines every day?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlatbed Tools offers machine service, preventive maintenance, operator training, and workflow consulting. If something is not cutting right, reach out. We have probably seen it before.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flatbed Tools","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46417106763820,"sku":"682318","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/5259\/4988\/files\/FBT_IG3_1_2.jpg?v=1738012037","url":"https:\/\/flatbedtools.com\/products\/kyocera-drag-knife-30-kiss-cut","provider":"Flatbed Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}