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	Overall Length Overall Length

4"-5 3/4"

4 1/4"-5 3/4"

4 1/2"-5 3/4"

4 3/4"-5 1/2"

5"-10"

5 1/4"

5 1/2"

5 5/8"

6"-9"

6"-9 1/2"

6"-10"

6"-11"

6"-12"

6 1/4"

6 1/2"

6 1/2"-9 1/2"

6 1/2"-10"

6 1/2"-12"

8"-10"

	Jaw Opening Style Jaw Opening Style

Manual

Spring Assisted

	Material Material

	For Wire Type For Wire Type

Soft Wire

Hardened Wire

Steel-Reinforced Wire
(ACSR)

Nickel Ribbon Wire

	For Maximum Wire Gauge For Maximum Wire Gauge

	Cut Profile Cut Profile

Pointed

Semiflush

Flush

	Cutting Edge Location Cutting Edge Location

Side

Tip

	Head Shape Head Shape

Oval

Tapered

	For Maximum Wire Diameter For Maximum Wire Diameter

	Nose Shape Nose Shape


Straight	Bent

	For Cutting For Cutting

Wire

Sheets

	Jaw Length Jaw Length

	Nose Style Nose Style


Standard	Slim

Wide

	Jaw Style Jaw Style


Flat	Curved

Combination

	With Wire Cutter With Wire Cutter

Yes

	Individual/Set Individual/Set

Individual

Set

	Tip Thickness Tip Thickness

	Maximum Jaw Capacity Maximum Jaw Capacity

	Electrical Properties Electrical Properties

Antistatic

Electrical Insulating

Static Dissipative

	Safety Properties Safety Properties

High Visibility

Electrical
Insulating

	Grip Color Grip Color

	Fluorescent Green
	Fluorescent Orange
	Fluorescent Red
	Green
	Orange
	Red

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230 Products

Wire Cutters

Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.

Easy-Cut Wire Cutters

Leverage points in both the jaws and the handle give you more power with less effort.

Economy Wire Cutters

High-Visibility Wire Cutters

The grips are a fluorescent color to stand out.

Economy Corrosion-Resistant
Wire Cutters

Corrosion-Resistant Wire Cutters

These cutters are stainless steel, which provides excellent corrosion resistance.

Anti-Glare Wire Cutters

The black finish prevents glare that can interfere with precision work under bright light and magnification.

Static-Control Wire Cutters

The grips on these cutters drain static from your application, preventing buildup from electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Static-Control Wire Cutter Sets

These sets include four cutters, each with a different head shape.

Economy Static-Control Wire Cutters

Erem Static-Control Wire Cutters

The specially designed internal spring provides constant, uniform tension for superior performance.

Lindstrom Static-Control Wire Cutters

These tools divert static electricity faster than our other static-control wire cutters.

Corrosion-Resistant
Static-Control Wire Cutters

These cutters are stainless steel, which provides excellent corrosion resistance.

Static-Control Wire Cutters
with Carbide Blades

Tungsten carbide cutting edges are bonded to the jaws for long life.

Nonsparking Wire Cutters

Made of beryllium copper that is Factory Mutual approved, these cutters inhibit sparking and are nonmagnetic and corrosion resistant.

Air-Powered Wire Cutters

Good for high-volume cutting and trimming.

Electrical-Insulating Wire Cutters

These cutters have insulated grips to protect against accidental contact with live electrical circuits. They are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505.

Hard-Wire Cutters

These powerful cutters make diagonal cuts with a nipping action to cut extra-hard wire with ease.

Plastic Cutters

Make a flush cut that leaves a smooth, finished edge.

Air-Powered Plastic Cutters

Good for high-volume cutting and trimming.

Wire Gripping and Cutting Pliers

Extended-Reach Wire
Gripping and Cutting Pliers

Extra-long handles enable access to hard-to-reach areas. Also known as lineman’s and combination pliers, use these tools to pull, bend, and cut wire.

Wire Gripping and Cutting Pliers

Also known as lineman’s and combination pliers, use these tools to pull, bend, and cut wire.

Tight-Clearance Wire
Gripping and Cutting Pliers

When there isn't clearance to use standard-grip pliers, the angled head on these tools gives you access. Also known as lineman’s and combination pliers, use them to pull, bend, and cut wire.

Electricians' Wire Gripping
and Cutting Pliers

Additional features, such as wire terminal crimpers, enable you to perform a variety of electrical wiring and installation work with a single tool. Also known as lineman’s pliers, use them to pull, bend, and cut wire.

Rebar Tie Wire Twisting
and Cutting Pliers

Deep serrations provide the firm grip necessary for pulling rebar tie wire, and the hook-shaped handle end keeps your hand from slipping off. Also known ironworkers’ pliers, these tools also bend and cut wire.

Nonsparking Wire Gripping
and Cutting Pliers

Made of aluminum-bronze that is FM approved, these pliers satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present. Use them to pull, bend, and cut wire.

Corrosion-Resistant Wire
Gripping and Cutting Pliers

Choose a stainless steel tool for environments where moisture and other contaminants are present. These pliers resist corrosion that can hinder joint movement, but the jaws will wear more quickly than a steel tool. Use them to pull, bend, and cut wire.

Nonconductive Wire
Gripping and Cutting Pliers

Avoid the potential for an arc flash or short circuit that can occur when using conventional insulated tools with metal components. Completely metal-free, these pliers are plastic with ceramic cutting blades. They are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505. Use to pull, bend, and cut wire.

Wire Gripping and Cutting
Pliers with Tether Ring

Secure a lanyard to the ring on the handle to prevent dropping your pliers when working at height. Use these tools to pull, bend, and cut wire.

Electrical-Insulating Wire
Gripping and Cutting Pliers

Insulated grips protect against accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These pliers are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505. Use them to pull, bend, and cut wire.

Long-Nose Pliers

Grip, bend, and twist wire and other small workpieces. Also known as needle-nose and chain-nose pliers, these tools have long, tapered jaws.

Electricians' Long-Nose Pliers

Additional features, such as wire terminal crimpers and wire stripping holes, enable you to perform a variety of electrical wiring and installation work with a single tool.

Wide-Tipped Long-Nose Pliers

Tips almost twice as wide as those of standard long-nose pliers give you a better grip on your work. These are also known as duckbill and flat-nose pliers.

Tight-Clearance Long-Nose Pliers

With thinner tips than standard long-nose pliers, these tools fit into tight spaces.

High-Visibility Long-Nose Pliers

Colorful plastic grips make these tools stand out, so they're less likely to be misplaced.

Long-Nose Pliers with Tether Ring

Secure a lanyard to the ring on the handle to prevent dropping your pliers when working at height.

Nonsparking Long-Nose Pliers

Made of materials that are FM approved, these pliers satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present.

Electrical-Insulating Long-Nose Pliers

Insulated grips protect against accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These pliers are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505.

Corrosion-Resistant Long-Nose Pliers

Made of stainless steel, these pliers are good for environments where moisture and other contaminants are present. They resist corrosion that can hinder joint movement, but the jaws will wear more quickly than a steel tool.

Bent-Nose Pliers

Reach around closely spaced components and other obstructions.

Electrical-Insulating Bent-Nose Pliers

Insulated grips protect against accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These pliers are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900. They are shaped to reach around closely spaced components and other obstructions.

Pliers Sets

High-Visibility Pliers Sets

Colorful plastic grips make these assorted pliers stand out, so they’re less likely to be misplaced.

Pliers Sets

Sets contain an assortment of pliers styles. These tools are steel.

Static-Control Pliers Sets

The grips drain static from your application, preventing buildup from electrostatic discharge (ESD) that can damage sensitive equipment.

Electrical-Insulating Pliers Sets

Insulated grips protect against accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These assorted pliers are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505.

Corrosion-Resistant Pliers Sets

Choose these stainless steel pliers for environments where moisture and other contaminants are present. They resist corrosion that can hinder joint movement, but the jaws will wear more quickly than a steel tool.

Precise-Control Pliers Sets

Smooth, consistent movement ensures precision. These assorted pliers have slip-resistant ultra grips that are shaped to fit comfortably in your hand and reduce strain in repetitive tasks. They are also known as miniature and electronics pliers.

Locking Pliers Sets

Lock the jaws in a vise-like grip around a workpiece and these assorted pliers stay clamped in place to leave your hands free.

Locking Pliers

Locking Pliers for Rounded Fasteners

Curved jaws grip bolt heads and nuts with rounded corners. These pliers lock in a vise-like grip and stay clamped in place, leaving your hands free.

Locking Pliers

Lock the jaws in a vise-like grip around a workpiece and these pliers stay clamped in place to leave your hands free.

Long-Nose Locking Pliers

Long jaws reach workpieces in recessed areas. These pliers lock in a vise-like grip around a workpiece and stay clamped in place to leave your hands free.

Self-Adjusting Locking Pliers

Squeeze the handles and the jaws automatically adjust to fit a workpiece and lock in place.

MIG Welding Pliers

Perform a variety of welding tasks. These pliers have serrated jaws that remove weld spatter and grip, pull, and cut wire. They can also be used to install and remove contact tips and nozzles and turn fittings, nuts, and bolts.

Parallel-Jaw Pliers

The jaws remain parallel as they move to keep irregularly shaped objects from slipping forward when pressure is applied.

Slip-Joint Pliers

High-Visibility Slip-Joint Pliers

Colorful plastic grips make these pliers stand out, so they're less likely to be misplaced.

Tight-Clearance Slip-Joint Pliers

The narrow jaws fit into tight spaces, and the slip joint allows you to switch between two different jaw opening sizes.

Slip-Joint Pliers

Adjust the pivot point to switch between two different jaw opening sizes.

Static-Control Slip-Joint Pliers

The grips drain static from your application, preventing buildup from electrostatic discharge (ESD) that can damage sensitive equipment.