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A cutting attachment is disclosed herein for detachably connecting to a conventional explosive actuating device for severing conduit, cable, tubing, pipes, rods, or the like. The cutting attachment includes a vise grip having semi-circular opposing jaw members adapted to releasably engage and retain a length of the conduit or cable intended to be severed. The jaw members flightably mount a cutting blade arranged for reciprocal movement through slotted guides, hinged guides or the like, formed on opposite sides of the jaw members. A detachable coupler is carried on the jaw members for mounting the blade onto the explosive actuating device.