GoKawiilSlice 10 ultrasonic knife returns to Kickstarter at $119 for 3D-print cleanup
The Slice 10, an ultrasonic craft knife that uses high-speed vibration instead of heat to slice materials, has surpassed its Kickstarter funding goal and remains available for backers at $119, roughly $100 below retail. A reviewer tested it on 3D-printed PLA and ABS, leather, DTF plastic, and cloth, finding it excelled at plastics and leather but performed weaker on fabric.
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Cleaning up 3D prints—removing supports and stray plastic—is a tedious, often risky manual task typically done with heated tools or blades that can warp or scorch low-temperature materials like PLA. A vibration-based cutter that avoids heat buildup offers makers a safer, more precise alternative, and its crowdfunding success suggests real demand for better finishing tools in the growing hobbyist 3D-printing market.
- Slice 10 uses ultrasonic vibration rather than heat to cut, reducing melting risk on low-temperature plastics like PLA.
- It performed well on 3D-printed plastics and leather but struggled somewhat with cutting cloth.
- Backers can get the tool for $119 via Kickstarter, about $100 cheaper than its eventual retail price.
Gyros Micro Flush Cutters for 3D Printing — If you're intrigued by ultrasonic cutters but want a no-batteries-required staple for the same job, a good pair of micro flush cutters is the classic tool for snipping supports and nubs off PLA prints. They fit easily into tight geometry and pair well with any finishing setup on your print bench.
See Gyros Micro Flush Cutters for 3D Printing on Amazon → Affiliate link — we may earn a commission on purchases, at no extra cost to you. Product picked by AI based on this article; it is not a tested recommendation.Source: cnet.com — James Bricknell, 2026-08-27
Published there as: “I’ve Been Playing With This Ultrasonic Cutter and It’s a Great Tool for 3D Printing”
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