Kyocera Drag Knife 0.9-18.8-0.4-45°-AF, Kiss Cut
Kyocera drag knife, part 0.9-18.8-0.4-45°-AF, for kiss cutting on Summa cutting systems. 45° cutting angle.
Sold individually.
What is kiss cutting?
Kiss 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.
45° drag knife
A drag knife trails behind its holder and swivels to follow the cut path. A 45° cutting angle is the everyday choice for kiss cutting: sturdier at the point than a 30° knife, so it holds up longer in general vinyl and film work.
Common questions
How do I know this fits my machine?
Match the part designation 0.9-18.8-0.4-45°-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.
30° or 45°?
The 45° knife is the general-purpose kiss cut knife. The 30° knife (1.5-18.8-0.4-30°-AF) has a finer point for thin materials and small detail.
How do I know when to replace it?
Watch 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.
Getting the most from your cutting table
A 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.
It 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?
Flatbed 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.