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    Comfort-Grip Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. End Cutters. Comfort-Grip Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, Border. Comfort-Grip Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire.
    Plastic-cushioned grips make these cutters easy to hold during repeated cuts. They have hardened, precisely aligned cutting edges with a rust-resistant coating for clean, even cuts. Also known as nippers, they have wide, flat jaws that cut close to the surface.
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    For Use On Hard Steel, Aluminum, Copper
    0.091"6 1/2"1"SteelSteelPlasticManualComfort Grip000000000000
    0.091"7 1/4"1 1/16"SteelSteelPlasticManualComfort Grip00000000000
    0.091"8 1/4"1 1/16"SteelSteelPlasticManualComfort Grip00000000000
    0.091"10"7/8"SteelSteelPlasticManualComfort Grip00000000000
    0.125"11"1 1/4"SteelSteelPlasticManualComfort Grip000000000000
     

    Ceramic Tile Cutting Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tile Cutters. Ceramic Tile Cutting Pliers.
    Also know as nippers, these pliers have carbide-tipped jaws to break off small pieces of tile for straight cuts. They have a spring handle for repetitive cutting.
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    For Ceramic Tiles
    0.5"Carbide8"SteelPlastic5/8"0000000000000
     

    Corrosion-Resistant Static-Control Wire End Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. End Cutters. Corrosion-Resistant Static-Control Wire End Cutters.
    Image of Specification. Wire with Semi-Flush Cut Profile. Side1 orientation. End Cutters. Corrosion-Resistant Static-Control Wire End Cutters.

    Wire with

    Semi-Flush Cut

    Profile

    Made of stainless steel, these cutters won’t rust even when stored in damp environments. The grips drain static away from the blades to prevent damage to sensitive equipment from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Also known as nippers, these cutters have wide, flat jaws that make flush cuts, so you don’t nick anything beneath your wire. The spring-assisted jaws open automatically when you release the handles.
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    For Use On Copper
    0.049"17
    		4 1/2"15/32"Stainless Steel
    		Stainless SteelRubber
    		Spring AssistedAntistatic, Corrosion Resistant, Static Control1× 10^100000000000000
     

    Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. End Cutters. Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, Border. Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire.
    Cut hard steel wire, nails, and small rivets close to the surface with the wide, flat jaws on these cutters. They're also known as nippers.
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    For Use On Hard Steel
    0.08"10"25/32"SteelSteelSteelManual000000000000
    0.091"14"7/8"SteelSteelSteelManual00000000000
     

    Economy Wire Cutters

    Image of Product. Tip Cutting Edge with Ultra Grip. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Wire Cutters. Economy Wire Cutters, Ultra Grip, Tip Cutting Edge.

    Tip Cutting Edge with Ultra Grip

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. Wire Cutters. Economy Wire Cutters.
    Image of Specification. Side1 orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Tapered Head. Economy Wire Cutters.
    Image of Specification. Wire with Flush Cut Profile. Side1 orientation. Flush.

    Tapered Head

    Wire with Flush

    Cut Profile

    Choose these wire cutters for your occasional use. Compared to standard wire cutters, they're not as durable. However, they have a slimmer head, so they fit where space is limited. This makes them great for depaneling panel circuit boards and cutting small gauge wire. Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.
    Tapered Head—Cutters with a tapered head fit more easily in tight spaces than cutters with an oval head. However, they are less durable.
    Flush—Flush cutters produce a cut with virtually no pinch left on the tip of the wire after it has been cut, creating clean connections for easy soldering. However, flush-cut tools don’t last as long as pointed ones.
    Tip Cutting Edge—Tip-cutting tools allow precise cutting from above.
    Cut Profile—Cut profile refers to the amount of pinch left on the tip of the wire after it has been cut.
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    5 5/8"FlushTip1/8"Manual0.040"18
    		SoftSteel0000000000000
     

    Electrically Insulating Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. End Cutters. Electrically Insulating Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, Border. Electrically Insulating Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire.
    Insulated handles protect against shock from accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These cutters are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505. Also known as nippers, they have wide, flat jaws that cut close to the surface. Use with hard steel, aluminum, and copper wire.
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    For Use On Hard Steel, Aluminum, Copper
    0.094"10"1"SteelPlasticPlasticManualElectrically Insulating0000000000000
     

    Wire End Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. End Cutters. Wire End Cutters.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. End Cutters. Wire End Cutters.
    Also known as nippers, these cutters have wide, flat jaws that cut steel wire and bolts close to the surface. A spring opens the jaws for quick cutting.
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    For Use On Soft Steel, Medium-Hard Steel
    1/8"1/16"8"0.59"SteelSteelPlasticSpring Assisted0000000000000
     

    Static-Control Wire End Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. End Cutters. Static-Control Wire End Cutters.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. End Cutters. Static-Control Wire End Cutters.
    Snip wire close against circuit boards and other electronic components without building up electrostatic discharge (ESD). These cutters have grips that drain static away from the blades to prevent damage to sensitive equipment. Also known as nippers, they have wide, flat jaws that make flush cuts, so you don’t nick anything beneath your wire. The box-joint design helps them maintain their jaw alignment, even after frequent use. A spring opens the jaws for quick cutting. Since the grips are plastic, they're comfortable when you're making repeat cuts and won't slip from your hands.
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    For Use On Medium-Hard Steel, Copper
    0.046"4 1/2"7/16"SteelSteelPlasticSpring AssistedAntistatic, Static Control0000000000000
     

    Wire Cutters

    Image of Product. Tip Cutting Edge. Front orientation. Contains Inset. Wire Cutters. Wire Cutters, Cushion Grip, Tip Cutting Edge.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. Wire Cutters. Wire Cutters.

    Tip Cutting Edge

    Image of Specification. Side1 orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Tapered Head. Wire Cutters.

    Tapered Head

    Image of Specification. Wire with Semi-Flush Cut Profile. Side1 orientation. Semi-Flush.

    Wire with

    Semi-Flush Cut

    Profile

    Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.
    Tapered Head—Tapered-head cutters fit more easily in tight spaces than oval-head cutters, but they’re less durable.
    Semi-Flush—Semi-flush cutters are the most widely used for electronics assembly and produce a slightly pointed, pinched end. They are generally more accurate than pointed-cut tools.
    Tip Cutting Edge—Tip-cutting tools allow precise cutting from above.
    Cut Profile—Cut profile refers to the amount of pinch left on the tip of the wire after it has been cut.
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    8"Semi-FlushTip1 9/16"Manual0.064"14
    		SoftSteel0000000000000
     

    High-Force Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. End Cutters. High-Force Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, Border. High-Force Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire.
    A double hinge provides high cutting force with low gripping pressure. Also known as nippers, these cutters have wide, flat jaws that cut close to the surface. A spring opens the jaws for quick cutting.
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    0.078"6 1/2"1"SteelSpring AssistedHigh Force0000000000000
     

    Precision Wire End Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. End Cutters. Precision Wire End Cutters.
    Make accurate, flush cuts through small wire with these tweezer-style cutters. The smallest of our wire end cutters, they cut close to the surface with such high precision that they’re often used by jewelers to make watch repairs.
    Steel Tip—Steel cutters are harder than stainless steel ones, so the tips stay sharp longer. However, steel is more likely to corrode in wet environments than stainless steel.
    Stainless Steel Tip—Stainless steel cutters are corrosion resistant for use in damp or humid environments.
    Tungsten Carbide Tip—Cutters with a tungsten carbide tip stay sharp longer than any other precision wire end cutters. However, the tip is brittle and can chip from accidental impact.
    Diamond-Coated Steel Tip—Diamond-coated steel cutters snip through the hardest metals and stay sharp longer than uncoated steel or stainless steel cutters. They’re also more corrosion resistant than either and are chemically inert.
    3/16" Long Tip—Cutters with 3/16 in. tips won’t block your view of your wire, helping you make an accurate cut. They’re often used under microscopes or in other small spaces.
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    0.004"4"Stainless Steel3/16"80°Stainless SteelManualPrecision0000000000000
    0.01"4 1/2"Steel3/8"70°SteelManualPrecision000000000000
    0.01"4 1/2"Stainless Steel3/8"70°Stainless SteelManualPrecision000000000000
     
    For Use On Medium-Hard Steel, Copper
    0.004"4 1/2"Tungsten Carbide3/8"110°Stainless SteelManualPrecision0000000000000
     
    For Use On Hard Steel, Copper
    0.004"4 1/2"Diamond-Coated Steel3/8"120°Diamond-Coated SteelManualPrecision0000000000000
     

    Precision Static-Control Wire End Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. End Cutters. Precision Static-Control Wire End Cutters.
    Shaped like tweezers, these cutters make accurate, flush cuts in small wire without damaging the surface underneath. The grips drain static away from the tips, protecting sensitive components from electrostatic discharge (ESD). These end cutters are often used to trim excess wire leads after soldering electronic components onto circuit boards.
    Tungsten Carbide Tip—Cutters with tungsten carbide tips cut through the hardest metal and stay sharp longer than cutters with steel tips. These cutters have stainless steel handles to resist rusting in damp or humid environments.
    9/32" Long Tip—Cutters with 9/32” lg. tips are short and rounded at the end to give you the best view of your wire. They’re often used under microscopes or in other small spaces.
    Rubber Grip—Cutters with rubber grips are cushioned for a comfortable hold.
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    0.011"4 1/2"Steel9/32"125°SteelPlasticManualPrecision, Static Control, Static Dissipative1× 10^60000000000000
    0.011"4 3/4"Steel13/32"135°SteelRubber
    		ManualPrecision, Static Control, Static Dissipative1× 10^8000000000000
     
    For Use On Steel, Stainless Steel, Iron, Aluminum, Copper
    0.015"4 1/2"Tungsten Carbide13/32"135°Stainless SteelPlasticManualPrecision, Static Control, Static Dissipative1× 10^60000000000000
     

    Long-Life High-Force Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. End Cutters. Long-Life High-Force Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, Border. Long-Life High-Force Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire.
    The carbide-tipped steel jaws stay sharp longer than standard steel jaws. You can sharpen them as they wear. These cutters have a double hinge that provides high cutting force with low gripping pressure. Also known as nippers, they have wide, flat jaws that cut close to the surface. A spring opens the jaws for quick cutting.
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    0.05"5 1/2"21/32"Carbide-Tipped SteelSteelPlasticSpring AssistedHigh Force, Long Life0000000000000
    0.08"7"13/16"Carbide-Tipped SteelSteelPlasticSpring AssistedHigh Force, Long Life000000000000
     

    Corrosion-Resistant Pliers Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pliers Sets. 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.
    Cushion Grip—Cushion-grip pliers have plastic grips for comfort and spring-assisted jaws that open automatically when you release the handles.
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    Cushion Grip with Spring-Assisted Jaws
    64 1/2" Lg. Long-Nose Pliers
    5 3/4" Lg. Long-Nose Pliers
    4 3/4" Lg. Long-Nose Pliers with Wire Cutter
    4 1/2" Lg. Wide-Tipped Long-Nose Pliers
    4 1/2" Lg. Wire Cutter
    4 1/2" Lg. Wire End Cutter    		Stainless Steel
    		Corrosion ResistantPlastic Roll-Up Pouch00000000000000
     

    Glass Cutting Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Glass Cutters. Glass Cutting Pliers.
    Also known as nippers, these pliers include plastic jaw inserts for breaking large pieces of glass along a scored line and hardened steel inserts for shaping and breaking off small pieces.
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    8"Glass-Filled Nylon3/4"1 1/4"Hardened Steel Inserts, Plastic Inserts0000000000000
     
    Replacement Glass Cutter Inserts
    Pair
    Replacement Plastic Inserts000000000000
    Replacement Steel Inserts00000000000

    Static-Control Pliers Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pliers Sets. Static-Control Pliers Sets.
    The plastic grips drain static from your application, preventing buildup from electrostatic discharge (ESD) that can damage sensitive equipment. These sets contain an assortment of pliers with spring-assisted jaws that open automatically when you release the handles.
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    Cushion Grip with Spring-Assisted Jaws
    64 1/2" Lg. Long-Nose Pliers
    5 3/4" Lg. Long-Nose Pliers
    4 3/4" Lg. Long-Nose Pliers with Wire Cutter
    4 3/4" Lg. Wide-Tipped Long-Nose Pliers
    4 1/4" Lg. Wire Cutter
    4 1/2" Lg. Wire End Cutter    		Steel5.4 × 10^9Antistatic, Static ControlPlastic Pouch with Zipper Closure00000000000000
     

    Pliers Sets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Pliers Sets. Pliers Sets.
    Sets contain an assortment of pliers styles with plastic grips for comfort.
    Spring-Assisted Jaws—Pliers with spring-assisted jaws open automatically when you release the handles.
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    Cushion Grip with Manual Jaws
    86 1/2" Lg. Adjustable Pliers with Flat Jaws
    10" Lg. Adjustable Pliers with Flat Jaws
    8" Lg. Long-Nose Pliers with Wire Cutter
    12" Lg. Adjustable Pliers with Flat Jaws
    7 1/4" Lg. Wire Cutter
    7 3/8" Lg. Wire End Cutter
    9 1/2" Lg. Wire Gripping and Cutting Pliers
    8" Lg. Adjustable Wrench    		SteelPlastic Roll-Up Pouch00000000000000
     
    Cushion Grip with Spring-Assisted Jaws
    64 1/2" Lg. Long-Nose Pliers
    5 3/4" Lg. Long-Nose Pliers
    4 3/4" Lg. Long-Nose Pliers with Wire Cutter
    4 3/4" Lg. Wide-Tipped Long-Nose Pliers
    4 1/4" Lg. Wire Cutter
    4 1/2" Lg. Wire End Cutter    		SteelPlastic Pouch with Zipper Closure0000000000000
     
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