Abstract: A tool for cutting a ring worn on the finger to effect removal of the ring from the finger. The tool includes a tool housing and a tool body movable with respect to the housing. The tool housing carries a first chisel type knife edge which is stationary during a ring cutting procedure. A second chisel type knife edge is movable with the tool body relative to the housing toward the first knife edge. A ring segment is accommodated between the knife edges where it is cut and severed. A shield is disposed between the ring bearing finger and the ring segment to be cut for the protection of the finger and to poise the ring segment preparatory to cutting. Mechanical means are provided for advancement of the knife edges toward one another to cut the ring segment.