If there is an area or are areas that could be re-cut to achieve a better grade, you should have absolutely no qualms in carefully cutting the unwanted excess out. Some might call this an unfair advantage.
Yeah, how 'bout that?
You have every right to re-cut. Just plan ahead carefully, and really think it through, since you obviously do not want to take too much off. Not to sound as a dimwit, but you simply must be sure of exactly how you want the overall cut to appear to you, and eventually the grader. Use a clean, good "true flat", somewhat heavy straight edge, with a brand new Exact-O blade, after you've practiced SEVERAL TIMES on cardboard that matches, or is a little thicker, than what you'll be cutting. You must practice so you'll get down how the knife feels in your hand as it cuts, to become comfortable with it.
If, after thinking about it, you simply cannot go through with this "operating room procedure", fine. It's your card. Another obvious point, once it's done, it's irreversible.
I wish you the best. ---Brian Powell
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