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 cutting soft body armor?
savoy5  [Team Member]
3/26/2012 4:15:27 PM
Has anyone here tried cutting kevlar armor panels?
I have several panels in excellent to new condition that i'm thinking of cutting down to specific patterns for some of my PC's
Any tips?
Thanks

99superduty  [Member]
3/26/2012 4:57:42 PM
This comes up from time to time.....i have done it with a pair of ceramic scissors. They are pricy but cut kevlar like paper.

Vik  [Team Member]
3/26/2012 5:00:13 PM
I've used a carpet razor before.
PFC_Dustin  [Member]
3/26/2012 6:36:42 PM
i did it with some expensive-ish fabric scissors and if was a pain in the ass. Id get some ceramic ones itll be worth it. Also I used duck tape on the edges to stop the fraying.
savoy5  [Team Member]
3/26/2012 8:06:38 PM
Thanks to all the advice.
I will definitely will buy the ceramic scissors.
When the project is finished I'll post photos of the finished product.