Editing Cutter

{{Good}}{{Infobox-Copy Ability
|image= [[File:KRtDLD Cutter.png|250px]]
|caption=Artwork of '''Cutter Kirby''' from ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''.
|type=Unlimited use
|obtained= [[Sir Kibble]], [[Kibble Blade]], [[Kapar]], boomerang-wielding [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]] or [[Perot]], staff-wielding [[Bukiset]], [[Sawyer]], [[Fishbone]], [[Jackle]], [[Waiu]], cutter-wielding [[Shadow Kirby]], [[amiibo]] <small>(''Kirby: Planet Robobot'')</small>: [[smashwiki:Toon Link|Toon Link]]
|obtainedprojectile=[[Mr. Shine & Mr. Bright|Mr. Shine]], [[Flowery Woods]], [[Miracle Matter]], [[Marx]], [[Marx Soul]], [[Soul of Sectonia]], [[Chaos Elfilis]], [[Void]], [[Void Soul]]
|power= Cuts enemies, [[rope]]s and grass with a curved blade that can also be thrown as a boomerang.
|game1=''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'' (1993)
|lastgame=''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]'' (2023)
|game=<small>''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''<br>''[[Kirby Super Star]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''<br>''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''<br>''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''<br>''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''<br>''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''<br>''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''<br>''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''<br>''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]'' (reference)</small>
|helper=[[Sir Kibble]]
|similar=[[Sword]], [[Ninja]], [[Spear]], [[Leaf]], [[Smash Bros.]], [[Final Cutter]]
}}
'''Cutter''' is a [[Copy Ability]] that grants [[Kirby]] the ability to throw blade boomerangs as projectiles, or strike enemies up close with them. Typically, this ability gives Kirby a yellow cap with the blade embedded in the top, though other appearances of the ability may leave Kirby largely unchanged until he uses it, with the most noteworthy outlier example being in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' (where Kirby throws a piece of himself as the boomerang). Using this ability, Kirby can slice [[rope]]s and foliage from a distance by steering his projectiles, or get up close and defeat foes with the devastating [[Final Cutter]] attack.

Cutter first appeared in ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', making it among the oldest Copy Abilities in the entire series. Since then, it has appeared as an ability in 18 subsequent games, tying [[Parasol]] as the most ubiquitous ability in the whole series. Its primary provider is the yellow suit of armor known as [[Sir Kibble]], but many other creatures provide this ability, including [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]] with boomerangs, [[Kapar]], the [[Mid-Boss]] [[Kibble Blade]], and the projectiles thrown out by [[:Category:Soul bosses|Soul-form bosses]] that use [[Shooter Cutter]] as an attack.

== Characteristics ==
[[File:KSA Cutter demonstration.png|thumb|left|200px|Kirby using the Cutter ability to slice a nut off a vine in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''.]]
Cutter is among the oldest and most ubiquitous Copy Abilities in the [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' series]], first appearing in ''Kirby's Adventure'' and reappearing in every subsequent main-series title, along with several spin-offs. In its most basic form, it gives Kirby the ability to throw bladed boomerang projectiles that travel a short distance in front of him before flying back. While the range forward is rather limited, if Kirby gets out of the way of his boomerang as it returns, it will fly past him and keep traveling until it leaves the screen or hits something. As such, it is often useful for Kirby to use this ability while facing away from his target in order to keep a safer distance.

Various subsequent ''Kirby'' games give the Cutter ability more utility. There are several stage [[device]]s such as [[rope]]s and foliage which can be sliced using Cutter, giving the ability utility outside of simply battling foes. Most games also allow Kirby to steer his boomerang after throwing it, allowing him to reach otherwise difficult spots with his attacks. Games that follow ''Kirby Super Star'''s example add a large number of melee attacks to Cutter, allowing Kirby to fight up close with rapid swings of his cutter blade, finishing with the iconic [[Final Cutter]] technique. Main-series titles starting with ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' allow Kirby to throw more powerful Cutter blades that pass through their targets (usually after charging up the attack). Lastly, Cutter is readily fused with other elements, producing powerful combinations such as those seen in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]'' and ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''.

The Cutter Ability's most recognizable provider is the yellow suit of armor called [[Sir Kibble]], who appears in nearly every game that Cutter is featured in. Besides him, there are many more enemies that provide the ability, and it can also be absorbed from the attacks of certain bosses, with the most notable example being the [[Shooter Cutter]] projectiles.

==Game appearances==
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=3|Cutter Kirby's video game appearances &nbsp;
|-
!Game
!Role
!Notes
|-
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Sir Kibble]].
|-
|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Sir Kibble|Lord Kibble]] and [[Waiu]].<br>Can be paired with [[Animal Friend]]s.
|-
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Sir Kibble]], [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]], and [[Marx]]'s [[Shooter Cutter]] attack.<br>Can be used to create a Sir Kibble [[helper]].
|-
|''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Sir Kibble]], green-staff [[Bukiset]], and [[Kapar]].<br>Can be paired with [[Animal Friend]]s.
|-
|''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Sir Kibble]], [[Fishbone]], [[Kapar]], [[Sawyer]], and some boss attacks.<br>Can be combined with itself or other abilities to make Power Combos.
|-
|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Sir Kibble]].
|-
|''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Sir Kibble]].
|-
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Sir Kibble]].<br>Can be upgraded using an [[Ability Scroll]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Sir Kibble]], [[Poppy Bros. Jr.]], and [[Marx]]'s [[Shooter Cutter]] attack.<br>Can be used to create a Sir Kibble [[helper]].
|-
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Sir Kibble]], [[Jackle]], and [[Kibble Blade]].
|-
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Sir Kibble]] and some boss attacks.<br>Also available in [[Kirby Fighters]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Fighters Deluxe]]''
|Playable character
|Selectable in all game modes.<br>Comes with an unlockable costume.
|-
|''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Sir Kibble]], [[Kibble Blade]], and some boss attacks.<br>Has a [[Cutter Mode|corresponding mode]] for the [[Robobot Armor]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''
|Playable character
|Selectable in all game modes, though it needs to be unlocked in [[Dedede's Cake Royale]] to be used there.<br>Comes with three unlockable costumes.
|-
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Sir Kibble]] and some boss attacks.<br>Can be used to make a Sir Kibble ally.<br>Can be given a [[Power Effect]].
|-
|''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]''
|Playable character
|Selectable in all game modes after being unlocked at [[Fighters Rank]] 24.<br>Comes with two unlockable costumes.
|-
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
|Copy Ability
|Obtainable from [[Sir Kibble]], and some boss attacks.<br>Can be [[Evolved Copy Ability|evolved]] into [[Chakram Cutter]] and [[Buzz-Saw Cutter]] or powered up.
|-
|''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''
|Reference
|Cutter Kirby appears on a [[Character Treat]].
|-
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|Copy Ability
|Has the same features and providers as in the original ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''.
|}

===''Kirby's Adventure'' / ''Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land''===
[[File:KA Cutter icon.png|left|32px]]
[[File:KA Vegetable Valley Stage 2 screenshot 05.png|thumb|200px|Kirby attempting to hit [[Poppy Bros. Sr.]] with a Cutter boomerang in ''Kirby's Adventure'']]
Cutter Kirby first appearance is ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]'', which marks the debut of Copy Abilities. Kirby can throw up to 3 cutter blades at a time, which return like boomerangs. If Kirby jumps out of the way of his returning cutter, it will fly past him and off the screen, making this ability useful as a long-range attack from behind. Kirby takes on an orange body color for this ability, similar to many others.

===''Kirby's Dream Land 2''=== 
Cutter appears again in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 2]]''. When by himself, Cutter Kirby's attacks function the same as in ''Kirby's Adventure''. However, the attack changes character when paired up with [[Rick]], [[Kine]], or [[Coo]], as follows:

{| class="wikitable" border=1 cellpadding=2
!Animal Friend
!Appearance
!Description
|-
|[[Coo]]
|{{center|[[File:KDL2 Coo Cutter sprite.png]]}}
|Coo throws three feathers ahead which spread out.
|-
|[[Kine]]
|{{center|[[File:KDL2 Kine Cutter sprite.png]]}}
|Lets Kine spit a crescent-shaped laser from his mouth, which grows as it travels further.
|-
|[[Rick]]
|{{center|[[File:KDL2 Rick Cutter sprite.png]]}}
|Rick throws Kirby like a boomerang into the direction he is facing.
|}
Throughout ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'', there are specific blocks which can be broken only with the Cutter ability. They are marked with a straight line across them.

===''Kirby Super Star'' / ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''===
[[File:KSS Final Cutter demonstration.png|thumb|200px|Cutter Kirby using the [[Final Cutter]] technique on an enemy in ''Kirby Super Star'']]
Cutter returns in ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' and its remake, ''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]'', with an expanded moveset that for the first time introduces the [[Final Cutter]] technique, along with other close-range attacks. In addition to enemies like Sir Kibble, Kirby can also obtain the Cutter ability through [[Copy Essences]] and [[Copy Essence Deluxe|Copy Essences Deluxe]]. ''Kirby Super Star'' introduced the now-familiar yellow cap with a blade on top for Kirby whenever he has this ability. Kirby can also use up his ability to conjure Sir Kibble as a [[helper]].

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2" 
!colspan=4|'''Cutter moveset for ''Kirby Super Star'' and ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''''' &nbsp;
|-
!width=20%| '''Skill'''
!width=30%| '''Button Execution'''
!width=20%| '''Skill'''
!width=30%| '''Button Execution'''
|-
| '''Cutter Boomerang'''
| {{center|B}}
| '''Cutter Dash'''
| {{center|Dash + B}}
|-
| '''Sweep Cutter'''
| {{center|Hold B in air}}
| '''Cutter Drop'''
| {{center|↓ + B in air}}
|-
| '''Cleaving Cutter'''
| {{center|B near foe}}
| '''Nonstop Cutter [[Final Cutter]]'''
| {{center|B B B near foe}}
|}

===''Kirby's Dream Land 3''===
[[File:KDL3 Cloudy Park Stage 5 screenshot 06.png|thumb|200px|When paired up, Rick can toss Kirby as a large cutter boomerang when Kirby has the Cutter ability in ''Kirby's Dream Land 3''.]]
Cutter appears as an ability in ''[[Kirby's Dream Land 3]]''. When by himself, Cutter Kirby's attacks function identically to how they do in ''Kirby's Adventure''. However, the attack changes character when paired up with one of the six [[Animal Friend]]s, as follows:

{| class="wikitable" border=1 cellpadding=2
!Animal Friend
!Appearance
!Description
|-
|[[ChuChu]]
|align=center|[[File:KDL3 Chuchu Cutter sprite.png]]
|Kirby swings ChuChu around himself like an axe blade, defeating enemies around him. He cannot throw ChuChu, however.
|-
|[[Coo]]
|{{center|[[File:KDL3 Coo Cutter sprite.png]]}}
|Coo throws out a single feather straight ahead.
|-
|[[Kine]]
|{{center|[[File:KDL3 Kine Cutter sprite.png]]}}
|Lets Kine spit a crescent-shaped laser from his mouth, which destroys Star Blocks without stopping and shrinks as it travels further until it has fully disappeared.
|-
|[[Nago]]
|align=center|[[File:KDL3 Nago Cutter sprite.png]]
|Nago swings Kirby upwards very quickly, creating a crescent-shaped blast of energy that flies diagonally into the sky, defeating enemies in its path.
|-
|[[Pitch]]
|{{center|[[File:KDL3 Pitch Cutter sprite.png]]}}
|Pitch is thrown like a boomerang, harming enemies he touches and returning to Kirby. Moving just right can cause Pitch to circle around Kirby indefinitely. Kirby cannot enter doors until he catches the bird again.
|-
|[[Rick]]
|{{center|[[File:KDL3 Rick Cutter sprite.png]]}}
|Rick throws Kirby like a boomerang, making him slowly fly through the air and attempt to return to the hamster. If Rick moves just right, it is possible to prevent Kirby from returning to his back, causing him to repeatedly orbit his friend instead.
|}
Throughout ''Kirby's Dream Land 3'', there are specific blocks which can be broken only with the Cutter ability. They are marked with the Cutter icon on them.

===''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''===
[[File:K64 Cutter demonstration screenshot.png|250px|thumb|Kirby tossing a piece of himself as the cutter blade in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'']]
Cutter returns as a Copy Ability in ''[[Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards]]''. Here, the ability follows the same simple design philosophy as other abilities in the game, giving Kirby only one attack. However, unlike in preceding games, the ability functions a little differently here. Instead of throwing distinct blade boomerangs at his foes, Kirby throws a portion of his body as the blade, splitting himself into two distinct objects. The blade has his face on it and flies at moderate speed forward, then comes back to the rest of his body, which has for the moment been reduced to a thin stub with feet only able to walk around and jump once. Once the two pieces make contact again, Kirby returns to his normal self, which effectively means that Kirby can only throw out one blade at a time, and has limited movement options while the blade is out. Unlike cutter blades in other games, this one will home back in towards the rest of Kirby once it is done flying forward, meaning that Kirby's stub body can guide the blade on its return trip to adjust its trajectory. If the body takes [[damage]] while the blade is out, Kirby will immediately snap back to normal as the blade disappears.

Like with the other abilities in ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards'', Cutter can be combined with itself or with another ability to create Power Combos. [[Cutter-Cutter|Doubling up on Cutter]] allows Kirby to throw a larger spike-covered blade, though with the same limitations as before. Combinations with other abilities produce a wide array of powers, including creating a [[Burn-Cutter|large flaming sword]], throwing [[Bomb-Cutter|explosive ninja stars]], and even [[Stone-Cutter|shaping himself into stone sculptures of his Animal Friends]].

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===''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' / ''Kirby: Squeak Squad''===
[[File:KSqS Cushy Cloud - Stage 3.png|thumb|200px|Cutter Kirby cutting a rope holding up a [[Sparky]] in ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'']]
Cutter returns in both ''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', acting much as it did in ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'' and once again provided by Sir Kibble, [[Moley]]'s spiked balls (and to some extent in ''Amazing Mirror's'' case, [[Shadow Kirby]]). Unlike in older games, the cutter blade can be thrown farther by holding B, and the angle of the cutter blade can be curved vertically with the + Control Pad. Notably, the [[Final Cutter]] technique appears in ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'', but it is not performable using Cutter, instead being attached to [[Smash Bros.|Smash]], [[Sword]], and [[Master]].

In ''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]'', an [[Ability Scroll]] can be obtained for Cutter which increases the size of the cutter blade and allows it to pass through multiple targets, turning the regular Cutter Boomerang attack into the "Piercing Cutter" ('''貫通カッター'''<ref>''Kirby: Squeak Squad Nintendo Official Guidebook''</ref>).

=== ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' / ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' ===
[[File:KRtDL Cookie Country Stage 2 screenshot.png|thumb|250px|Cutter Kirby using the Cutter Dash technique to slice a rope in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'']]
The Cutter Copy Ability also appears in ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]'' and its remake, ''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''. Kirby's Cutter ability is fairly similar in appearance and functionality to how it was in ''Kirby Super Star'', though with the added ability to steer and charge the Cutter blades, much like in ''Kirby & The Amazing Mirror'' and ''Kirby: Squeak Squad'' respectively. The Cutter ability is used often to cut ropes, with one [[Energy Sphere]] in particular requiring use of the Cutter Boomerang to access.

Cutter is once again provided mainly by Sir Kibble, though other sources include the new enemy [[Jackle]] and the new Mid-Boss [[Kibble Blade]].

{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2" 
!colspan=4|Moveset in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land'' & ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe'' &nbsp;
|-
!Skill
!Button Execution (KRtDL)
!Button Execution (KRtDLD)
!Description
|-
| '''Cutter Boomerang'''
| {{center|1}}
| {{center|B/Y}}
| The basic Cutter ability; Kirby tosses a bladed boomerang forwards. After a short distance the blade accelerates backwards; if Kirby does not catch it, it will travel an indefinite distance horizontally. Cutter blades can be curved vertically with the D-Pad while in flight and are destroyed upon hitting something.
|-
| '''Hyper Boomerang'''
| {{center|Hold 1, release}}
| {{center|Press and hold B/Y, then release}}
| A significantly larger cutting blade. Acts identically to a regular one, but can bounce off walls before breaking and travels through enemies.
|-
| '''Cutter Dash'''
| {{center|Dash + 1}}
| {{center|Dash + B/Y}}
| Kirby dashes forwards holding out a blade.
|-
| '''Sweep Cutter'''
| {{center|Hold 1 in midair}}
| {{center|Press and hold B/Y in midair}}
| While falling, Kirby holds out a blade as long as the button is held. 
|-
| '''Cutter Drop'''
| {{center|↓ + 1 in midair}}
| {{center|↓ + B/Y in midair}}
| A diving blade attack.
|-
| '''Cleaving Cutter'''
| {{center|1 next to foe}}
| {{center|B/Y near an enemy}}
| Kirby takes a blade and swipes it forwards.
|-
| '''[[Final Cutter]]'''
| {{center|1 repeatedly next to foe}}
| {{center|B/Y repeatedly near an enemy}}
| After a series of swipes, Kirby leaps upwards and drops downwards, dragging the nearby enemy alongside and shooting out a beam on landing.
|}

===''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''===
Cutter returns in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]'', largely unchanged from its appearance in ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''. Like in most titles, it is most easily obtained by swallowing Sir Kibble. However, it can also be obtained by swallowing [[Flowery Woods]]'s spinning flowers. It also features as one of the abilities in [[Kirby Fighters]].

Cutter also appears as two collectible [[Keychain]]s, one using a sprite from ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'', and another with a sprite from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''.
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2" 
!colspan=4|Moveset in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe'', ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'', and ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'' &nbsp;
|-
!Skill
!Image
!Button Execution
!Description
|-
| '''Cutter Boomerang'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Cutter Boomerang clip.png]]}}
| {{center|B}}
| The basic Cutter ability; Kirby tosses a bladed boomerang forwards. After a short distance the blade accelerates backwards; if Kirby does not catch it, it will travel an indefinite distance horizontally. Cutter blades can be curved vertically with the + Control Pad or Circle Pad while in flight and are destroyed upon hitting something.
|-
| '''Hyper Boomerang'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Hyper Boomerang clip.png]]}}
| {{center|Hold B, release}}
| A significantly larger cutting blade. Acts identically to a regular one, but can bounce off walls before breaking and travels through enemies.
|-
| '''Cutter Dash'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Cutter Dash clip.png]]}}
| {{center|Dash + B}}
| Kirby dashes forwards holding out a blade.
|-
| '''Sweep Cutter'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Sweep Cutter clip.png]]}}
| {{center|Hold B in midair}}
| While falling, Kirby holds out a blade as long as the button is held. If an enemy is hit, Kirby will bounce away.
|-
| '''Cutter Drop'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Cutter Drop clip.png]]}}
| {{center|↓ + B in midair}}
| A diving blade attack.
|-
| '''Cleaving Cutter'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Cleaving Cutter clip.png]]}}
| {{center|B next to foe}}
| Kirby takes a blade and swipes it forwards.
|-
| '''[[Final Cutter]]'''
|{{center|[[File:KPR Final Cutter clip.png]]}}
| {{center|B repeatedly next to foe}}
| After a series of swipes, Kirby leaps upwards and drops downwards, dragging the nearby enemy alongside and shooting out a beam on landing.
|}

===''Kirby Fighters Deluxe''===
Cutter is one of the selectable Copy Abilities which can be used in this game. Its moveset is largely unchanged from its appearance in ''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''. Upon clearing Single Player mode with the ability once, a [[Costumes|Rare Hat]] that resembles Sir Kibble's helmet is unlocked.

===''Kirby: Planet Robobot''===
[[File:KPR Gigabyte Grounds Stage 1 3.png|thumb|250px|Kirby using the Robobot Armor Cutter Mode to clear away an obstruction in ''Kirby: Planet Robobot'']]
Cutter returns in ''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]'', largely unchanged from its appearance in ''Kirby: Triple Deluxe''. It can now be used in tandem with the [[Robobot Armor]] to form the potent [[Cutter Mode]], which can slice giant wooden beams and chains, and deals massive damage to enemies.

===''Kirby Battle Royale''===
{{Quote|Ah, the Cutter ability. Those slashes sure are satisfying. There's nothing like a good charge session...and a Hyper Cutter!|[[Knuckle Joe]]'s comment in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''}}
Cutter is one of the first abilities available in ''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]'', and is also available along with [[Sword]] and [[Beetle]] in the Demo version. It is distinguished from the other abilities by its blade projectiles being able to bounce off of walls and other barriers.

There are three [[Costumes|alternate pieces of Headgear]] for the Cutter ability. These are the "Sir Kibble Helmet", the "Mohawk", and the "Knight Helmet".

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2" 
!colspan=4|Cutter Moveset in ''Kirby Battle Royale'' &nbsp;
|-
!width="20%"| '''Skill'''
!width="30%"| '''Button Execution'''
!width="20%"| '''Skill'''
!width="30%"| '''Button Execution'''
|-
| '''Cutter Boomerang'''
| {{center|B}}
| '''Hyper Cutter'''
| {{center|Hold/release B}}
|-
| '''Jump Cutter'''
| {{center|B during jump}}
| '''[[Final Cutter]]'''
| {{center|Y}}
|}

<gallery>
KBR Sir Kibble Helmet.png|The Sir Kibble Helmet in ''Kirby Battle Royale''
KBR Mohawk.png|The Mohawk
KBR Knight Helmet.png|The Knight Helmet
</gallery>

===''Kirby Star Allies''===
[[File:KSA Friendly Field side area 01.jpg|thumb|250px|By combining Cutter with the Bluster [[Power Effect]], Sir Kibble can throw a boomerang that travels upward to clear away some foliage to solve a puzzle in ''Kirby Star Allies''.]]
Cutter appears again in ''[[Kirby Star Allies]]'', along with [[Sir Kibble]] who can utilize its full moveset when recruited as a [[Helper|Friend]]. In this game, Cutter Kirby has access to all of the same moves as he had in the preceding main-series titles. In addition to its standard attributes, however, Cutter can be enhanced using one of the five [[Power Effect]]s, adding elemental power to the boomerangs and in some cases, altering their trajectories.

{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2" 
!colspan=5|Moveset in ''Kirby Star Allies'' &nbsp;
|-
!Skill
!Button Execution
!Description
!Damage<br>([[Star Bullet]]=52)
!Elemental Damage<br>(x1.25)
|-
| '''Cutter Boomerang'''
| {{center|B}}
| The basic Cutter ability; Kirby tosses a bladed boomerang forwards. After a short distance the blade accelerates backwards; if Kirby does not catch it, it will travel an indefinite distance horizontally. Cutter blades can be curved vertically with the D-Pad while in flight and are destroyed upon hitting something.
|12
|15
|-
| '''Hyper Boomerang'''
| {{center|Press and hold B, and then release}}
| A significantly larger cutting blade. Acts identically to a regular one, but can bounce off walls before breaking and travels through enemies.
|24 (16 after hitting a wall)
|30 (20 after hitting a wall)
|-
| '''Cutter Dash'''
| {{center|Dash + B}}
| Kirby dashes forwards holding out a blade.
|16
|20
|-
| '''Sweep Cutter'''
| {{center|Press and hold B in midair}}
| While falling, Kirby holds out a blade as long as the button is held. 
|22
|27
|-
| '''Cutter Drop'''
| {{center|↓ + B in midair}}
| A diving blade attack.
|22
|27
|-
| '''Cleaving Cutter'''
| {{center|B near an enemy}}
| Kirby takes a blade and swipes it forwards.
|12 (10 for any consecutive slashes)
|15 (12 for any consecutive slashes)
|-
| '''[[Final Cutter]]'''
| {{center|B repeatedly when near an enemy}}
| After a series of swipes, Kirby leaps upwards and drops downwards, dragging the nearby enemy alongside and shooting out a beam on landing.
|8 when it ascends, 40 when it lands
|10 when it ascends, 40 when it lands
|}

===''Kirby Fighters 2''===
Cutter returns in ''[[Kirby Fighters 2]]'' as a selectable ability for Kirby. It is unlocked after attaining a [[Fighters Rank]] of 24. Its moveset is largely the same as in previous games, though damage values have been adjusted. Two Rare Hats exist for Cutter Kirby in this game: the first is the Sir Kibble Helmet from ''Kirby Fighters Deluxe'', and the second is the Punk Mohawk, which is similar to the Mohawk costume in ''Kirby Battle Royale''.

For more precise competitive-oriented information on the Cutter ability in ''Kirby Fighters 2'', see [https://wiki.gbl.gg/w/Kirby_Fighters_2/Cutter Mizuumi Wiki's page].

====Moveset====
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" border="1" cellpadding="2"
!colspan=4|Cutter moveset in ''Kirby Fighters 2'' &nbsp;
|-
! Skill
! Button Execution
! Description
! Damage (unmodified)
|-
| '''Cutter Boomerang'''
| {{center|B}}
| Kirby tosses a Cutter Boomerang ahead of him. It then returns to him, where he can either catch it or move out of the way to let it travel behind him across the stage.
| 13
|-
| '''Hyper Boomerang'''
| {{center|Press and hold B, then release}}
| Kirby charges up and releases a more powerful boomerang, which can pass through opponents and ricochet off of walls.
| 20 (initial hit) <br> 16 (subsequent hits)
|-
| '''Cutter Dash'''
| {{center|Dash + B}}
| Kirby slides forward with a cutter blade out, passing through any foe he hits.
| 16
|-
| '''Sweep Cutter'''
| {{center|Press and hold B in midair}}
| Kirby falls with a Cutter blade out, dealing damage at point-blank range.
| 20
|-
| '''Cutter Drop'''
| {{center|↓ + B in midair}}
| Kirby dives diagonally downward with a cutter blade out, passing through any foes along the way.
| 12
|-
| '''Cleaving Cutter'''
| {{center|B near an enemy}}
| Kirby quickly swipes at a nearby enemy using his Cutter blade.
| 10
|-
| '''Final Cutter'''
| {{center|B repeatedly near an enemy}}
| Kirby performs several slicing attacks with his Cutter blade, then finishes by leaping into the air and dropping, releasing a shockwave that can travel across the stage.
| 10 (combo attacks) <br>15 (shockwave)<br> (35 total when including Cleaving Cutter)
|}

===''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''===
[[File:KatFL Throw and Catch screenshot 01.png|thumb|250px|Kirby throwing a cutter boomerang to catch some items in ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'']]
Cutter returns in ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''. Here, Kirby can use the blade to pick up items from afar and return them to him, making it function similarly to the [[zeldawiki:Boomerang|boomerang]] in ''The Legend of Zelda'' series. Unlike in other games in the ''Kirby'' series, Cutter's boomerangs are oriented laterally rather than vertically. During his adventures, Kirby can find [[Blueprint]]s, which can be taken to [[Waddle Dee's Weapons Shop]] to [[Evolved Copy Ability|evolve the Cutter ability into new forms]]. Cutter can first be evolved into [[Chakram Cutter]], allowing Kirby to wield a pair of chakrams which deal more damage and tend to curve in a direction when returning, and then into [[Buzz-Saw Cutter]], allowing Kirby to throw large spinning buzz saws that ricochet off walls and drag enemies with them.

This ability is one of four accessible in the game's demo. It automatically becomes Chakram Cutter once the three available stages are complete, but this can be reverted back to the original ability if the player so desires.

====Moveset====
The following is Cutter's moveset in ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''. All attack names are taken from the ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land Perfect Support Guide'' unless otherwise stated. Applicable equivalent adapted English names from other games are listed in bold.
{|class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
!colspan="3"|Cutter moveset in ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land''&nbsp;
|-
!Move
!Button execution
!Description
|-
|'''カッターブーメラン'''<br>''Cutter Boomerang''
|B
|Kirby tosses a bladed boomerang forwards. After a short distance the blade accelerates backwards and returns to Kirby; if Kirby does not catch it, it will travel an indefinite distance horizontally. Unlike in previous titles, this basic Cutter Boomerang can pierce through enemies, potentially hitting them more than once. Kirby's cutter blade can also grab certain items and bring them to Kirby on the return pass - this property is named '''Item Grab'''.
|-
|'''Halt and Charge'''
|Hold B
|By holding B, Kirby freezes the tossed Cutter Boomerang in midair and charges it, and Kirby can move freely while charging. There are 3 levels of charge:
*Lv 1: The cutter turns yellow, and has the same power as the uncharged Cutter Boomerang when released.
*Lv 2: The cutter turns red and bigger, and has increased power when released.
*Lv 3: The cutter turns flashing colors and even bigger, and has further increased power when released.
Name given in the [[Line 'Em Up! Toss and Return]] Treasure Road.
|-
|'''Return Attack'''
|Release B after Halt and Charge
|After releasing B (or over a certain time period at Lv 3) during Halt and Charge, the cutter accelerates backwards and returns to Kirby, and its power is increased as it travels further.<br>Name given by [[Weapons-Shop Waddle Dee]].
|-
|'''からたけわり'''<br>''Cleaving''<br>'''Cleaving Cutter'''
|B near an enemy
|Kirby takes a blade and swipes it forwards.
|-
|'''カッターめったぎり'''<br>''Cutter Hacking''<br>'''Nonstop Cutter'''
|B after Cleaving Cutter
|Kirby repeatedly strikes an enemy with his blade.
|-
|'''ファイナルカッター'''<br>''Final Cutter''
|B after Nonstop Cutter
|Kirby leaps upwards and drops downwards, dragging the nearby enemy alongside and shooting out a Beam and a Cutter Boomerang on landing (which can be charged into a Halt and Charge by holding B).
|}

===''Kirby's Dream Buffet''===
Cutter does not appear as an ability in ''[[Kirby's Dream Buffet]]''. However, Cutter Kirby's likeness can be seen on a [[Character Treat]], depicting his sprite from ''Kirby's Dream Land 2''.

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===''Super Smash Bros. Series''===
{{main|Final Cutter}}
In the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros series]], Final Cutter is Kirby's Up Special Move in all installments. It's useful for recovering, but causes Kirby to plummet off-stage if he misses the ledge. It also shoots out a projectile if Kirby lands on the ground which can lightly knock back opponents. If opponents are hit during the downswing of the blade, they will be sent flying downward at a fixed velocity.

==In ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!''==
{{Infobox-Anime Copy Ability
|image=[[File:KRBaY Cutter Kirby Artwork.png|200px]]
|caption=Artwork of '''Cutter Kirby''' from ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''.
|firstepisode=[[The Fofa Factor]]
|lastepisode=[[War of the Woods]]
|otherepisodes=[[The Flower Plot]]
|obtained=[[Slice n' Splice]]'s staff, sharp objects like [[Lovely]] petals and [[King Dedede]]'s lasersaw (or chainsaw)
|power=Gives Kirby a sharp blade to cut things with.
}}
{{quote|Kirby has transformed! He is now Cutter Kirby! Cutter Kirby can battle his opponents with the cutter on his cap!|[[Meta Knight (anime character)|Meta Knight]] describing Cutter Kirby in [[The Fofa Factor]]}}
In the anime series ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]'', the Cutter ability makes its first appearance in [[The Fofa Factor]], when [[Kirby (anime character)|Kirby]] obtains it from the [[monster]] [[Slice n' Splice]]. The ability functions largely the same in the anime as it does in the games, though its ability to cleave through objects is highly exaggerated.

Unlike many of the other abilities, Cutter has a limited amount of screen time. In [[The Flower Plot]], Kirby uses the blade to quickly fell [[Lovely]] in a slice done off-camera. In [[War of the Woods]], Kirby throws a unique move called Cutter Beam to split the [[Royal Racecar]] in half, thus temporarily foiling [[King Dedede (anime character)|King Dedede]] and [[Escargoon]].

<gallery>
E9 Scene 23.png|Kirby felling Slice n' Splice with the Cutter ability
E27 Scene 24.png|Kirby about to finish off Lovely using the Cutter ability
E44 Scene 19.png|The Royal Racecar sliced in half on the road by Cutter Kirby
</gallery>
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==In the ''Kirby'' novel series==
{{Infobox-Novel Copy Ability
|image=[[File:V1 Illustration 25.png|200px]]
|caption=Kirby gains the Cutter ability in ''[[Kirby and the Dangerous Gourmet Mansion?!]]''
|firstvolume=''[[Kirby and the Dangerous Gourmet Mansion?!]]''
|lastvolume=''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Break Out of the Dreams of the Isolated Isles!]]'' ([[Buzz-Saw Cutter]])
|othervolumes=<small>''[[Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!]]''<br>''[[Kirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!!]]''<br>''[[Kirby: Lor Starcutter and a Magician of Falsehood]]''</small>
|compare=
|obtained=[[Sir Kibble]]
|power= Throwing a sharp blade that returns like a boomerang
}}
In the [[Kirby (novel series)|''Kirby'' novel series]], the Cutter ability appears in ''[[Kirby and the Dangerous Gourmet Mansion?!]]'', where [[Kirby (novel character)|Kirby]] obtains it from [[Sir Kibble]], makes minor appearances in ''[[Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!]]'', ''[[Kirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!!]]'' and ''[[Kirby: Lor Starcutter and a Magician of Falsehood]]'', and one of its [[Evolved Copy Ability|Evolved Copy Abilities]] appear in ''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Break Out of the Dreams of the Isolated Isles!]]''. With this [[Copy Ability]], Kirby can use moves such as Cutter Boomerang, Hyper Boomerang and Cleaving Cutter.

In ''Kirby and the Dangerous Gourmet Mansion?!'', when Kirby, [[King Dedede (novel character)|King Dedede]], and [[Meta Knight (novel character)|Meta Knight]] are on their quest to save the kidnapped [[Mrs. Parfaitski]], they come across a small ravine. The three notice a bridge, and attempt to cross it. Before they can, a sharp blade suddenly flies out, and cuts the rope holding the suspension bridge, causing it to fall into the ravine. Sir Kibble reveals himself, and attempts to attack the group with more of his boomerang-like blades. Kirby drops the [[Wheel]] ability he previously had, which releases [[Wheelie]]. Kirby then [[inhale]]s Sir Kibble to get the Cutter ability. Kirby throws the blade on his head at the tallest, thickest tree he could find to cut it down. The tree falls down and reaches the other side of the ravine, allowing the group to use it as a bridge. Wheelie is forced to lead the way. When the group reaches a cave, Wheelie requests that Kirby releases Sir Kibble so they can explain why they had kidnapped Mrs. Parfaitski. Kirby complies, and drops his Cutter ability to release a dazed and angered Sir Kibble.

In ''Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!'', the Cutter ability makes a minor appearance as one of the many copy abilities held by the Kirby clones created by the [[Kirby Printer]]. It also makes a minor appearance in ''Kirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!!'', where it's one of the abilities used by [[Shadow Kirby]] on his final battle with Kirby. After his defeat, a piece of his cutter blade is used by [[Waddle Dee (novel character)|Bandana Waddle Dee]] to make a spear out of the staff he had gotten from a Kirby clone during a previous battle. The ability also makes a minor appearance in ''Kirby: Lor Starcutter and a Magician of Falsehood'', where Kirby uses it to battle against [[Landia]].

In ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Break Out of the Dreams of the Isolated Isles!'', while the base Cutter ability does not make a proper appearance, its Evolved Copy Ability [[Buzz-Saw Cutter]] appears at the end of the novel. It is given to Kirby by [[Weapons-Shop Waddle Dee]] shortly before the battle with [[Chaos Elfilis]], and Kirby uses said ability to battle it.

<gallery>
V10 Illustration 9.png|A Cutter Kirby among many of the Kirby clones created by the Kirby Printer in ''Kirby's Decisive Battle! Battle Royale!!''
V19 Illustration 19.png|Shadow Kirby, with the Cutter ability, being attacked by [[Wrestler]] Kirby in ''Kirby Fighters: The Destined Rivals!!''
</gallery>

==Profiles==
===Flavor text===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
!rowspan=1|Image
!rowspan=1|Game
!rowspan=1|Flavor text
|-
|[[File:KA Box.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''
|''Kirby can throw a series of cutters that return like boomerangs!''
|-
|[[File:KSS Box NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby Super Star]]''
|''The Cutter can cut anything in it's{{sic}} path! Use it to cut down enemies, as well as ropes that get in your way.''
|-
|[[File:KNiDL box artwork.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]''
|''The Cutter Boomerang is coming right back at ya!''
|-
|[[File:KatAM cover art.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]''
|''Throw the Cutter farther by holding B. Aim up or down with the + Control Pad.''
|-
|[[File:USCover KSqS.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Squeak Squad]]''
|''Remote Cutter BOOMERANG!''
|-
|[[File:KSS Ultra box art.png|100px]]
|''[[Kirby Super Star Ultra]]''
|''Throw a {{Color|blue|boomerang}} {{Color|Red|all over}}! Slash! {{color|blue|Jab}}! {{color|red|Strike}}! You can even cut {{color|red|ropes}}!''
|-
|[[File:KRtDL Boxart L.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land]]''
|''{{color|red|Cut}} through {{color|red|ropes}} with the {{color|red|blade}} of a well-aimed boomerang. {{color|red|Aim}} up or down, or charge up for a {{color|red|Hyper Boomerang}}!''
|-
|[[File:KTD Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]<br>[[File:KPR Box.png|100px]]
|''[[Kirby: Triple Deluxe]]''<br>&<br>''[[Kirby: Planet Robobot]]''
|''A boomerang that returns to your hand after being thrown. You can charge it up, {{color|orange|steer its flight path}} upward or downward, and use it to {{color|orange|cut ropes}}!''
|-
|[[File:KBR box art.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby Battle Royale]]''
|''A razor-sharp ability that is effective at both close and long range!''<br>''Melee or ranged - the choice is yours.''
|-
|[[File:KSA Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby Star Allies]]''
|''This boomerang slices grass and vines! If it skims land your friends are burning with fire or drenching with water, it will take on those elements. And if it absorbs wind, it can fly upward. Wreak havoc with your Final Cutter!''
|-
|[[File:KatFL box art.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby and the Forgotten Land]]''
|'''Figure description:'''<br>
''Swish! Sling that sharp-edged boomerang! Use it to grab far-off items. Hold the button down to freeze it in midair and charge it up. That will make it extra powerful! Swish!''<br><br>
'''Weapons-Shop Waddle Dee:'''<br>
''The Cutter ability lets you stop your attack in midair and {{color|red|charge}} it up! Just {{color|red|hold down B}} after you throw. Once it's charged up, {{color|red|let go of B}} to unleash a powerful {{color|red|Return Attack}}!''
|-
|[[File:KRtDLD Boxart NA.jpg|100px]]
|''[[Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe]]''
|''{{color|red|Cut}} through {{color|red|ropes}} with the {{color|red|blade}} of a well-aimed boomerang. {{color|red|Aim}} it upward or down, or hold to charge up a {{color|red|Hyper Boomerang}}!''
|}

===''Kirby Super Star'' manual===
*''"He uses a cutter that moves like a boomerang to cut his enemies."''

==Trivia==
*The way Cutter attacks via throwing from the hat is similar to the Eye Slugger of [[wikipedia:Ultraseven (character)|Ultraseven]], the protagonist of [[wikipedia:Ultraseven|the eponymous tokusatsu TV show]].
*In ''[[Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land]]'', the English pause description for the Cutter ability references the name of the anime, ''[[Kirby: Right Back at Ya!]]''.
*Cutter and [[Ice]] are the only Copy Abilities which have appeared in every [[Kirby (series)|''Kirby'' main series game]] since ''[[Kirby's Adventure]]''.

==Gallery==
{{main|Cutter/gallery}}
<gallery>
KA Cutter artwork.png|Artwork from ''Kirby's Adventure''
KDL2 Rick Cutter artwork.png|Artwork from ''Kirby's Dream Land 2'' (Cutter + Rick)
KDL2 Kirby Cutter sprite.png|Sprite from ''Kirby's Dream Land 2''
KSS Cutter Icon.png|Icon from ''Kirby Super Star''
KDL3 Cutter artwork.png|Artwork from ''Kirby's Dream Land 3''
K64 A Cutter.png|Screenshot from ''Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards''
KSSU Cutter artwork.png|Artwork from ''Kirby Super Star Ultra''
KRTDL Cutter.png|Artwork from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''
KRtDL Cutter Icon.png|Ability Star from ''Kirby's Return to Dream Land''
</gallery>
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==Names in other languages==
{{Names
|ja=カッター
|jaR=Kattā
|jaM=Cutter
|es=Cuchillo
|esM=Knife
|zhTrad=彎刀
|zhTradR=Wāndāo
|zhSimp=弯刀
|zhSimpR=Wāndāo
|zhM=Scimitar
|ko=커터
|koR=Keoteo
|koM=Cutter
|fr=Cutter <small>(''Kirby's Adventure'')</small><br>Trancheur
|frM=-<br>Slasher
|de=Bumerang
|deM=Boomerang
|it=Lama
|itM=Blade
|nl=Boemerang
|nlM=Boomerang
|ptE=Bumerangue<ref>[https://www.nintendo.pt/Jogos/Nintendo-3DS/Kirby-Battle-Royale-1264661.html#Habilidades Nintendo Portugal - ''Kirby Battle Royale'']</ref>
|ptEM=Boomerang
|ptA=Gume<br>Cortador<ref>''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'', The Fofa Factor</ref>
|ptAM=Cutting edge<br>Cutter
|pl=Kuter<ref>[https://www.nintendo.pl/switch/kirby-and-the-forgotten-land Nintendo Poland - ''Kirby and the Forgotten Land'']</ref>
|plM=Cutter
}}

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