Keencut Cutters & Trimmers: The Complete Buyer's Guide for Print & Graphics Shops
Why Keencut?
When it comes to precision cutting equipment for professional print and graphics shops, Keencut stands in a class of its own. Built in the UK and trusted by professionals worldwide, Keencut cutters are engineered for accuracy, safety, and longevity. Whether you're trimming foam board, slicing through aluminium composite panels, or cutting delicate fabric, there's a Keencut machine built for the job.
At Einstein Graphic Services, we carry the full Keencut lineup — from portable benchtop trimmers to heavy-duty production cutters. Here's a breakdown of every model we stock and how to choose the right one for your operation.
The Keencut Lineup: Model by Model
KeenCut SteelTrak — The Heavy-Production Workhorse
Price: $5,061.60 – $6,894.90
If your shop handles high-volume cutting of tough materials day in and day out, the SteelTrak is the machine to beat. It cuts everything from PVC foamboard to steel composite panels in a single, smooth movement — leaving a clean edge with no finishing required. No dust, no scrapings, no programming, and no power needed. The SteelTrak also v-grooves ACM and scores and snaps glass and acrylic, making it one of the most versatile heavy-duty cutters on the market. Backed by a 5-year guarantee and designed for single-operator use with safety built in.
Best for: High-volume production shops cutting rigid, semi-rigid, and composite materials.
KeenCut Excalibur 5000 — The Picture Framing Specialist
Price: $4,131.90
The Excalibur 5000 is purpose-built for picture framers and finishing shops. Instantly swap between cutting mountboard, glass, and MDF — all blades cut down the same line, so every material comes out square and accurately sized for a perfect frame fit. Flip-in/out measuring stops make alignment fast whether you're doing a one-off job or volume production runs. Repeatable precision accuracy, every time.
Best for: Picture framers and finishing shops needing multi-material cutting on a single machine.
KeenCut Excalibur 3S 63" — Medium-Duty Precision
Price: $2,934.00
The Excalibur 3S is the smart choice for shops that need reliable, accurate cutting of light and medium-weight boards without the full production capacity of the SteelTrak. It handles tough materials including 3mm aluminium composite panels, with permanently mounted blades and simple alignment for a fast, accurate finish every time. Exceptional ROI for the price point.
Best for: Shops regularly cutting light-to-medium boards and occasional ACM panels.
Evolution3™ SmartFold — The Ultimate Production Cutter
Price: $1,882.80 – $3,890.10
The Evolution3 SmartFold is the flagship of the Evolution3 range — fast, safe, and accurate, cutting up to four times faster than cutting by hand. It handles everything from 13mm foam board to fabric and tissue paper with guaranteed 0.2mm cutting accuracy. The integral cutting strip and fold-down design keep your bench clear when the cutter isn't in use. QuikSwap tool heads offer cutting, scoring, creasing, and fabric cutting. Critically, it produces no dust or debris — safe to use in vinyl application areas without risking contamination.
Best for: Busy production environments needing maximum speed, versatility, and a clean workspace.
Evolution3™ BenchTop — Permanently Installed Precision
Price: $1,458.00 – $3,122.10
The Evolution3 BenchTop is designed to live on your bench and be ready to go the moment you need it. Keencut's unique Lift-and-Hover (patent pending) technology enables single-handed alignment of any material regardless of thickness — lower the clamping bar and it hovers just above the surface with zero sag, even on the full 144" (3.6m) length. The sightline strip shows exactly where the cut will be made before you commit. QuikSwap heads support general cutting, creasing, and fabric cutting with 0.2mm guaranteed accuracy.
Best for: Studios and production environments that want a permanently installed, always-ready precision cutter.
Evolution3™ FreeHand — Portable Evolution3 Accuracy
Price: $1,083.60 – $1,606.50
The Evolution3 FreeHand brings the full precision of the Evolution3 range in a portable format — ideal for workshops where the cutter needs to move between workbenches. You get all the benefits of QuikSwap cutting tools, sightline strip accuracy, and the anti-sag design, without being locked to a single location.
Best for: Workshops needing Evolution3-level accuracy with the flexibility to move the cutter around.
KeenCut Sabre Series 2 — The Versatile All-Rounder
Price: $1,106.10 – $1,856.70
The Sabre Series 2 is Keencut's genuine all-round cutter bar — equally at home slicing through 13mm foam board or trimming tissue paper with precision. Simple to use and purposely designed for safety, it's a great fit for print shops, workshops, studios, architects' practices, and educational institutions. If you need a reliable, versatile cutter without the complexity of the Evolution3 range, the Sabre Series 2 delivers.
Best for: Print shops, studios, and educational environments needing a safe, versatile everyday cutter.
How to Choose the Right Keencut for Your Shop
Not sure which model fits your workflow? Here's a quick decision guide:
- High-volume production with tough or composite materials → SteelTrak
- Picture framing or multi-material finishing → Excalibur 5000
- Medium-duty board cutting with occasional ACM → Excalibur 3S
- Maximum speed in a busy production environment → Evolution3 SmartFold
- Permanently installed studio or production cutter → Evolution3 BenchTop
- Portable precision cutting across multiple workbenches → Evolution3 FreeHand
- Versatile everyday cutter for mixed materials → Sabre Series 2
Shop the Full Keencut Lineup
All Keencut models are available now at Einstein Graphic Services. Our team knows this equipment inside and out — if you have questions about which model is right for your shop, reach out and we'll help you make the right call.