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Old 14-09-2017, 10:16 PM   #1
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Default Use what to cut thick Japanese mat?

I always use gardening scissors but not easy. Need alot of effort.
Can share more ideas?
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Old 14-09-2017, 10:29 PM   #2
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Pen knife, those with a thicker blade
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Old 15-09-2017, 01:12 AM   #3
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Pen knife best. but remember to have something below the mat if not will have scratches on your floor or table
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Old 15-09-2017, 03:52 PM   #4
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I use kitchen knife.
And chopping board.
Usually i only need a small amt per time
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Old 15-09-2017, 11:59 PM   #5
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Thanks all.
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Old 16-09-2017, 12:31 PM   #6
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Those big kitchen scissors for cutting chicken meat good for this. Need a sharp new one.
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Old 17-09-2017, 04:57 AM   #7
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Those big kitchen scissors for cutting chicken meat good for this. Need a sharp new one.
I tried, end up broke the plastic handles wrapping the metal blades...
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Old 17-09-2017, 06:05 PM   #8
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Pen knife best. but remember to have something below the mat if not will have scratches on your floor or table
Also be careful not to use brute strength. Made that mistake once and pull all the way pass my table and onto my thigh. 3inch cut. Lucky not too deep but end up with 1inch scar...
Be careful.
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Old 24-09-2017, 07:57 PM   #9
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Dun forget to sharpen the knife before cutting. It helps a lot.
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Old 24-11-2017, 08:16 PM   #10
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Thermal knife, like those used for styrofoam project work is best. The edges are also annealed, making the mat less likely to come apart or shed.

Do outside tho. The fumes are bad.
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