A control device 5 of a cutting tool for general use or gardening is revealed. The cutting tool, formed by a first component 1 and a second component 2 pivotally connected to each other, can be opened or closed gradually for cutting. The control device is pivotally connected to the second component. The control device can be pushed to act on the second component. The cutting tool performs multi-stage or one-time cutting according to the control device being pushed to the required position. Moreover, the first component and the second component are close to or away from each other under control of the control device.
