Carpet - Seam Cutters

No. 301 Cushion Back Cutter

This cutter trims seam edges for better seams. The precision blade pockets on both left and right sides hold the slotted razor blades without screws. The 30° blade angle cuts attached cushion carpets cleanly. The front guide is beveled to follow the carpet’s rows. The soft grip handle provides comfort and control. For best results, trim WITH (in the direction of) the nap sweep of the carpet. Beginning at a starting point on the left side of the seam, trim with the left blade down in the direction of the nap sweep. Return to this same starting point on the right side of the carpet and trim with the left blade down in the same direction. This procedure simulates the factory spacing of the carpet’s rows on most carpets. When necessary, to trim both edges as close as possible to the tufts, trim the right side of the seam with the right blade down, then on the left side retract the right blade and trim with the left blade down. Net weight: 8 oz. Blades: slotted razor (Crain No. 308C).

No. 302 Cushion Lock Cutter

The rounded notches on the front guide help this cutter find rows in difficult carpets including Berbers, hydrashift, and commercial level loop. Takes standard slotted razor blades. The offset blade clamp allows fast blade depth adjustment and blade changes. For best results, trim WITH (in the direction of) the nap sweep. Beginning at a starting point on the left side of the seam, trim with a blade down on the left side of the cutter. Return to this same starting point on the right side of the carpet and trim with the blade down on the same (left) side of the cutter, moving down the seam in the same direction. This procedure simulates the factory spacing of the carpet’s rows on most carpets. When necessary, to trim both edges as close as possible to the tufts, trim the right side of the seam with a blade down on the right side, then for the left side retract the right blade and trim with the left blade down. Net weight: 8 oz. Blades: slotted razor (Crain No. 308C).

No. 303 Loop Pile Cutter

This cutter has a base for cutting over pad or other carpet that protects the material underneath. The blade carrier is adjustable in height so you can lock the beveled guide at just the right position to follow in the rows. The cutter has dual blade pockets on left and right sides, and a large thumb knob that tightens to lock in the blades. For best results, trim WITH (in the direction of) the nap sweep of the carpet. Beginning at a starting point on the left side of the seam, trim with a blade down on the left side of the cutter. Return to this same starting point on the right side of the carpet and trim with the blade down on the same (left) side of the cutter, moving down the seam in the same direction. This procedure simulates the factory spacing of the carpet’s rows on most carpets. When necessary, to trim both edges as close as possible to the tufts, trim the right side of the seam with a blade down on the right side, then for the left side retract the right blade and trim with the left blade down. Net weight: 8 oz. Blades: slotted razor (Crain No. 308C).

No. 300 Loop Pile Cutter

This inexpensive yet versatile cutter is great for rough cutting of carpet off the roll. It takes slotted razor blades, utility blades, or Crain No. 300Y blades. When used with utility or Crain No. 300Y blades, the blade angle cuts from the carpet’s backing to prevent shearing and wadding up of yarns. Steel springs on both sides of the cutter hold the carpet down as it is being cut. Large thumb knob allows simple, fast blade changes. Net weight: 8 oz.

No. 304 Versa-Cutter

The Versa-Cutter is our most versatile and durable carpet cutter. It takes utility blades, slotted razor blades, or Crain 300Y Loop Pile Blades. When used with utility or Crain 300Y blades, it cuts smoothly from the carpet’s backing, and will not shear yarns. Springs on either side of the cutter hold the carpet down as it is being cut. The thin steel row guide follows in the rows of carpet. The steel foot plate fastened on the base reduces wear and extends the life of the cutter. Two large thumb knobs allow simple, fast blade changes. Net weight: 8 oz.

No. 290 Seam Cutter Plus

This cutter excels on carpets with zigzag (“hydra-shift”) tufting including commercial loop pile and Berber carpets. The blade runs directly behind the center row guide. This keeps the blade away from the offset yarns at the hydra-shift “stopovers”. This prevents the yarns from being sheared, which can cause unsightly seams. The wide base keeps the blade perpendicular to the yarns, further preventing shearing. The tool can also be used as a trimmer for precisely trimming carpet up to Z-bar or vinyl molding. For Z-bar, retract the row guide and the seam cutting (slotted razor) blade, and install standard utility blades on the back side. The outer edges of the base provide variable guidance for trimming the right amount of carpet to tuck under the Z-bar, based on the thickness of the adjacent flooring. For vinyl molding, retract the row guide and slotted blade, remove a portion of the base, and install utility blades on the back side of the cutter. An interior slot positions the utility blades so they leave the right amount of carpet to tuck beneath the vinyl molding. Net weight: 1.2 lbs. Blades: Slotted razor (Crain No. 308C) and utility.

No. 366 Commercial Row Finder

This ultra-straight spring steel row finder has smooth, rounded notches that opens rows of difficult carpets. The rounded ends can easily enter the rows of Berber and loop pile commercial carpets without catching loops. Once this tool finds a row, it can be moved back and forth in a sawing action to open the row. After use, a seam cutter is able to follow the row with reduced shearing of yarns. The textured plastic handle provides good grip. Net weight: 1 ¼ oz.

No. 367 Residential Row Finder

This ultra-straight spring steel row finder has smooth, rounded notches that opens rows of difficult carpets. The pointed ends can easily enter the rows of dense cut pile or plush carpets. The taller, thicker profile clears thick cut pile tufting and increases separation. Once this tool finds a row, it can be moved back and forth in a sawing action to open the row. After use, a seam cutter is able to follow the row with reduced shearing of yarns. The textured plastic handle provides good grip. Net weight: 1 ½ oz.

No. 365 Row Separator

This double-ended tool has a pointed end for cut pile with a wider conical surface behind the point. On tall cut pile, the narrow point penetrates deep within the row, while the wider conical surface spreads the tufts. The opposite end is beveled and rounded for spreading loops on loop pile and Berber carpets without snagging. This tool will effectively open and spread rows for reduced shearing of carpet nap by the seam cutter. Machined from solid steel, and nickel plated. Net weight: 2 ½ oz.