Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a collapsible cutter assembly is provided that utilizes opposing collapsible assemblies having explosive charges coupled thereto. The collapsible cutter has an linear actuator assembly with a running position and a deployed position. Secured to the actuator is a first plurality of remotely-detonatable charges that are pivotally coupled to the actuator such that the first plurality of remotely-detonatable charges are splayed outward and toward a median of the actuator as the actuator moves from the running position to the deployed position. Also secured to the actuator is a second plurality of remotely-detonatable charges that are pivotally coupled to an opposing end, the second plurality of remotely-detonatable charges are splayed outward and toward the median of the actuator as the actuator moves from the running position to the deployed position.