The HTC is used to cut track that is already laid, and, because the cutting area is much larger when track is cut this way, it has a heavier jaw structure and slightly different cutting angle on the blade.
You should use this version for heavier rail too (anything larger than code 100). When used properly, the DCT-HTC will cut Nickel silver rail very cleanly so you will rarely need to clean the cut with a file before laying the track… but it can do much more.
• The perfect track cutter for OO, HO, N and other modelling scales where you need to cut vertically as the track is already laid or when using heavier rail profiles.
• A very sharp flat-back cutter ideal for clean cuts in alloys, brass, copper, nickel silver and similar non-ferrous metals.

• Will also cut plastics, wood and card easily and exceptionally cleanly.
Because of the carefully set angle of the cutting face, the cuts you make with the DCT-HTC track cutter are very clean and may not need any filing at all after cutting.