The present embodiments are directed to apparatus and methods for cutting an object. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a cutting device (50) and an actuation device (80) operatively coupled to the cutting device (50). A guide structure (70) may be coupled at least partially between the cutting device (50) and the actuation device (80). A supporting framework (60) may provide a guiding path for linear advancement or retraction of the guide structure (70), and in turn linear advancement or retraction the cutting device (50), upon actuation of the actuation device (80).
