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    21 Products

    Hardened-Wire Cutters

    Image of Product. Cutters. Front orientation. Wire Cutters. Hardened-Wire Cutters.
    Image of Product. Cutters with Adjustable-Force Joint. Front orientation. Wire Cutters. Hardened-Wire Cutters, Adjustable-Force Joint.

    Cutters

    Cutters with

    Adjustable-Force Joint

    These powerful cutters use a nipping action to cut extra-hard wire with ease. They’re also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.
    Spring-Assisted Open—Spring-assisted cutters open automatically when you release the handles.
    Adjustable-Force Joint—Cutters with an adjustable-force joint let you add power with the push of a button. When the button is pressed in, they require 40% less effort to make cuts than standard cutters of the same length.
    For Max.
    Wire Dia.
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    Jaw
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    Opening Style
    Features
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    For Steel
    0.197"9 7/8"SteelSteelPlasticManual5453A91000000
     
    For Steel, Aluminum, Copper
    0.125"8"SteelSteelPlasticManualAdjustable-Force Joint5453A1100000
     
    For Steel, Iron, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Copper
    0.079"8"SteelSteelPlasticManual27485A9300000
    0.1"7 7/8"SteelSteelPlasticSpring Assisted5453A1200000
    0.118"10"SteelSteelPlasticManual27485A9100000
     

    Compact Hardened-Wire Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Cutters. Compact Hardened-Wire Cutters.
    Cut thin, hard wire with these small cutters.
    For Max.
    Wire Dia.
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    Jaw
    Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
    Opening
    Style
    Each
    For Stainless Steel, Copper
    0.04"5 1/2"SteelSteelRubber
    Manual59445A45000000
    0.06"5 1/2"SteelSteelRubber
    Manual59445A4400000
     

    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.
    For Max.
    Wire Dia.
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    Jaw
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    Jaw
    Material
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    Performance
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    For Use On Hard Steel
    0.078"6 1/2"1"SteelSpring AssistedHigh Force3737A11000000
     

    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 Control5739N11000000
     

    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.
    For Max.
    Wire Dia.
    Overall
    Lg.
    Jaw
    Wd.
    Jaw Material
    Handle
    Material
    Grip
    Material
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    Each
    For Use On Hard Steel
    0.05"5 1/2"21/32"Carbide-Tipped SteelSteelPlasticSpring AssistedHigh Force, Long Life3730A50000000
    0.08"7"13/16"Carbide-Tipped SteelSteelPlasticSpring AssistedHigh Force, Long Life3730A6000000
     

    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.
    For Max.
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    For Use On Hard Steel, Aluminum, Copper
    0.091"6 1/2"1"SteelSteelPlasticManualComfort Grip3738A1000000
    0.091"7 1/4"1 1/16"SteelSteelPlasticManualComfort Grip3738A200000
    0.091"8 1/4"1 1/16"SteelSteelPlasticManualComfort Grip3738A300000
    0.091"10"7/8"SteelSteelPlasticManualComfort Grip3738A500000
    0.125"11"1 1/4"SteelSteelPlasticManualComfort Grip3738A1100000
     

    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.
    For Max.
    Wire Dia.
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    For Use On Hard Steel, Aluminum, Copper
    0.094"10"1"SteelPlasticPlasticManualElectrically Insulating3186N11000000
     

    Metal Strip Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Metal Strip Cutters.
    Originally designed to cut rings off of fingers, these cutters slice through thin metal without damaging nearby surfaces. Slide the blade guard under the material you’re cutting, then turn the cutting wheel while squeezing the handles.
    Cutters
    Replacement
    Cutter Wheels
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    Each
    For Use On Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel, Tin
    5"1/8"3/4"Stainless Steel
    Stainless Steel
    Rubber
    ManualBlade Guard7404N110000007404N12000000
     

    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.
    For Max.
    Wire Dia.
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    Jaw
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    Handle
    Material
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    For Use On Hard Steel
    0.08"10"25/32"SteelSteelSteelManual3734A3000000
    0.091"14"7/8"SteelSteelSteelManual3734A400000
     
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