kutteprøver
Kutteprøver are a set of testing procedures used to evaluate how materials behave under cutting actions. The term is used in Norwegian-speaking contexts to describe experiments in which a sample is subjected to cutting by blades or edge tools to observe aspects such as edge integrity, fracture, and wear under shear and incision.
Applications span multiple industries. In textiles and leather, kutteprøver assess resistance to cutting and raveling; in
Typical procedure includes preparing specimens of defined dimensions, selecting a cutting instrument with standardized geometry, and
Standards and interpretation: Cutting-resistance testing is governed by various standards. In protective equipment, EN 388 and
Etymology and usage: The word combines kutte (to cut) and prøver (tests). See also: cut resistance, blade