Abstract: The present invention relates to a cutting tool and to the method for manufacture thereof. Structurally, the cutting tool (1) in question is provided with an abrasive peripheral surface (2) arranged on the outside of a rigid central core (3) made of a high-rigidity composite material (carbon fibers, glass fibers, synthetic material fibers, carbon fibers bonded with high molecular-weight polymer filaments, carbon fibers bonded with kevlar fibers, sintered carbon) designed to ensure the rigidity of the cutting tool (1) and limit the transmission and amplification of sound waves across the central core (3). The abrasive peripheral surface (2) is preferably formed on a cutting element (5) fixed to an external support (6) rigidly connected to the central core (3) by means of fixing means (7).