Possible Clues:

• Reporter's got a point that's cutting
• In view of this, the poor writer was so cutting
• Son with a wife supporting poor writer is a tool
• The poor writer perceived that that's the way to get through 2 down
• The poor writer was seeing how to get through the metal with it
• Journalist spotted something with cutting edge
• 7 for metal
• The horse for hire, perceived how to get through the metal
• Tool
• Drudge saying it cuts