--- title: Cutting Sticks description: Cutting sticks are used with Guillotine and Three-Way Trimmer knives. --- [![youtube](https://www.tkmgroup.com/hubfs/storage-2020/images/icons/youtube.svg) ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3m48WQVgxPv9XzDyygL3XQ?view_as=subscriber) [![Linkedin](https://www.tkmgroup.com/hubfs/storage-2020/images/icons/Linkedin.svg) ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkm-the-knife-manufacturers/) [ Solution Finder ](https://www.tkmgroup.com/en/troubleshooting?hsLang=en) ![search](https://www.tkmgroup.com/hubfs/storage-2020/images/icons/search.svg) [![location-marker](https://www.tkmgroup.com/hubfs/storage-2020/images/icons/location-marker.svg) ](https://www.tkmgroup.com/en/contact?hsLang=en) [ Webshop ](https://tkmus.com/tkm-shop/) en - ![float-call-icon](https://www.tkmgroup.com/hubfs/storage-2020/images/icons/float-call-icon.svg) [+49 2191 969 327](tel:00492191969327)[tel:004945324000](tel:004945324000) - ![float-location-icon](https://www.tkmgroup.com/hubfs/storage-2020/images/icons/float-location-icon.svg) TKM GmbH Sales PP/PPP In der Fleute 18 42897 Remscheid[paper@tkmgroup.com](mailto:paper@tkmgroup.com) Knives and Cutting Tools for Bookbinding Machines # Cutting Sticks Cutting sticks are used with Guillotine and Three-Way Trimmer knives. They need to have the right hardness, wear-resistance and tolerance. The proper penetration depth (< 0,01mm) is influencing the lifetime of the knife. It is recommended to turn or change the cutting stick regularly. TKM cutting sticks are fitting perfectly to the offered knife qualities. [Request ](https://www.tkmgroup.com/en/cutting-sticks-bookbinding#contact) ![info-icon](https://www.tkmgroup.com/hubfs/storage-2020/images/icons/info-icon.svg) ### Materials & Quality | **Quality** | **TKM Quality** | **Hardness Shore D** | **Application for:** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Polypropylene (PP) | Durapid | 75 - 78 | 3-Way-Trimmer/Cutting machine | | Polypropylene (PP) | Duritan/Duratec | 75 - 78 | 3-Way-Trimmer/Cutting machine | | Polyamid (PA) | Incomet Supreme/Ultra Cut | 81 - 83 | 3-Way-Trimmer/Cutting machine | ## These products may also be interesting for you [ ##### Shredder heads ](https://www.tkmgroup.com/en/shredder-heads?hsLang=en) [ ##### Dust-, leveller cutters and notching/fiber roughing tools ](https://www.tkmgroup.com/en/dust-leveller-cutters?hsLang=en) [ ##### Three-Way-Trimmer knives ](https://www.tkmgroup.com/en/three-way-trimmer-knife?hsLang=en) ## Your direct line You can reach us by telephone at[+49 2191 969 327](tel:00492191969327) and by e-mail at: [paper@tkmgroup.com](mailto:paper@tkmgroup.com) In a hurry? Then use quick and easy the following contact form quickly and easily and we will get back to you! ![](https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=257710058203846&ev=PageView&noscript=1) ![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=3065330&fmt=gif%20[px.ads.linkedin.com])