This is an obvious question: Why is the cut tool disabled? I'm not sure I would use it for this puzzle in any case, but I don't see the reason for it being disabled.

That's why we are posting it as a Quick Puzzle:
First without the cut tool, then reposted again for a few days with the cut tool enabled.
We'd like to see if there are any major differences between the two puzzles.

Please note that this puzzle is only worth 70 global points.