Beauty

[frenchie]

My first time doing this. Someone suggested putting it in the microwave but how long? On a paper towel? Too expensive to ruin.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

I never did that.  Just take a big chef's knife and a cutting board and press the knife through the soap.  No sawing action required.

I've wondered about first heating the knife under hot water but haven't tried that yet.   

[BibLady]

I do it all the time!   10 seconds flat, then 10 seconds vertical and you can cut through fairly easily and the soap isn't melted!!

[Boomernichols]

@frenchie I have carpal tunnel and slice the 9 ouncers all the time to share with my honey!

[JudyL]

I tried cutting mine in half with a knife and it didn't work.  Will hopefully remember the microwave suggestion next time I open one of the 9oz soaps. 

[SilleeMee]

Google is your friend.

[Nightowlz]

Chef's knife should work. Try your pastry cutter/scraper. They also sell straight or wavy edge soap cutters at Hobby Lobby for $5. 

[frenchie]

Soap cutting follow-up. I put it in the microwave three times, 10 seconds each time then cut. It splinters if not soft enough. Cut through the O in 1802 for the center. My OCD me. By the way, Jasmine scent is wonderful.

[Dinocoop]

Depends on the wattage of your microwave. Mine works great at 15 seconds to cut.