Cutting is a complex phenomenon. This phenomenon brings into play parameters as varied as blade geometry , its hardness, its roughness, the blade's edge profile , the cutting speed and the the type of product to be cut.

The measurement of performance is complex. Similar to the field of hand cutlery, the measurement of cutting performance is based on a European standard in process of approval.

Given the complexity of the phenomenon, practical functional tests on the products to be cut cannot be neglected.