Finding a quality soap cutter is absolutely essential especially if you're the type of soap maker who does not use pre shaped soap making molds but creates large soap loaves instead. Many people first starting out in their "soap making career" try to cut their loaves into bars using a regular kitchen blade.

Let me tell you, this is a really bad idea! Using knives to cut material as hard and slippery as soap makes injury nearly unavoidable. Furthermore, creating evenly cut soap bars using an unstable knife causes an already difficult task to become even harder.

Every soap cutter is designed so that there is a handle on top of the blade which allows you to use two hands to apply pressure keeping valuable appendages away from the sharp edge. With this style, cutting straight lines is an absolute breeze as the blade is stiff as aboard!

Although all soap cutters are relatively similar, there are three main styles: the wavy blade, the straight blade, and the loaf cutter.

The wavy blade produces a rather uneven finish giving a more natural look to your product. As homemade soap is usually loved for its all natural qualities many soap makers favor this cut!

The straight blade creates perfectly smooth sides and gives your soap a more polished appearance. If a finished look is what you're going for then use this style to your hearts content.

Finally, the loaf cutter allows you to create extremely even and professional looking soap bars quickly as there is a large frame to slide your loaf into with evenly spaced slots for easy slicing. Definitely your best bet if you would like more of a commercial feel and plan to make the soap making big time!

Another useful soap cutting tool is the soap shaver. This nifty blade allows you to shave off uneven or coarse spots that detract from your soap's appearance. For the perfectionist like me, this is an absolute must have tool.

It's easy to decide which soap cutter is right for you. Just get the one that best fits your personality. If you really can't figure it out, just purchase one of each as they are relatively inexpensive and if taken care of will last for many years of soap making fun.

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