Abstract: The present invention relates to an asphalt cutter including a fork to be attached to a working machine or the like. A cutting disc is rotatably supported on a shaft attached to and extending between the legs of the fork. A guiding device, preferably in the shape of a housing, at least in part enclosing the cutting disc is provided with a slot through which the cutting disc is projectable. The guiding device is continuously shiftable in the longitudinal direction of the fork between a position in which the cutting disc is substantially retracted into the slot and a position in which the cutting disc extends a predetermined amount outwardly from the slot.