How to sign “Cut” in ASL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Cut” instead
Step by step
- Shape your dominant hand into a V, index and middle fingers extended.
- Hold the V hand in front of you at chest height.
- Open and close the two fingers twice, like scissors snipping.
- Keep your palm angled sideways while the fingers snip.
- Keep a focused expression — the snip is sharp and deliberate.
Practice tip
The V fingers are scissors; cutting with a knife uses a flat hand instead — CUT depends on the tool.
Fingerspell “Cut”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.