I've already been through two stainless braids.
First one I wrapped in tape and cut with a death wheel, ala how they tell you to cut braided steel for AN fittings on cars...worked great till I removed the tape. Without a solid core the whole thing expanded and made a mess.
Second time around I just use a pair of wire cutters. One cut from each side was enough.
And yes, getting a better braided line would make my brewday easier...nobody wants to vorlauf forever...