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    15 Products

    Wire Cutters

    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. Wire Cutters. Wire Cutters.
    Image of Specification. Side1 orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Oval Head. Wire Cutters.
    Image of Specification. Wire with Pointed Cut Profile. Side1 orientation. Pointed.

    Oval Head

    Wire with

    Pointed Cut

    Profile

    Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.
    Oval Head—Oval-head cutters are more durable than tapered-head cutters.
    Ultra Grip—Ultra-grip cutters are the most comfortable for repeated cuts. The grips are rubber and plastic, so they won't slip.
    Pointed—Pointed cutters produce a deeply pointed, pinched end. Use for electrical and general applications.
    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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    Oval Head and Cushion Grip
    8"PointedSide—13/16"Manual0.162"6
    		Soft, Hardened, Steel Reinforced (ACSR)Steel00000000000000
    8"PointedSide12°13/16"Manual0.162"6
    		Soft, Hardened, Steel Reinforced (ACSR)Steel0000000000000
     
    Oval Head and Ultra Grip
    8"PointedSide—13/16"Manual0.162"6
    		Soft, Hardened, Steel Reinforced (ACSR)Steel0000000000000
    8"PointedSide12°13/16"Manual0.162"6
    		Soft, Hardened, Steel Reinforced (ACSR)Steel0000000000000
     

    Tight-Clearance Wire Cutters

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire Cutters. Tight-Clearance Wire Cutters.
    Image of Specification. Wire with Pointed Cut Profile. Side1 orientation. Pointed.

    Wire with

    Pointed Cut

    Profile

    An angled head makes it easy to cut wire where standard cutters won’t fit. Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers, these cutters produce a deeply pointed, pinched end. Use them for electrical and general applications.
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    7"PointedSide1 5/16"Manual0.162"6
    		Soft, Hardened, Steel Reinforced (ACSR)Tight ClearanceSteel0000000000000
     

    High-Visibility Wire Cutters

    Image of Product. Green Grip. Front orientation. Wire Cutters. High-Visibility Wire Cutters.
    Image of Product. Orange Grip. Front orientation. Wire Cutters. High-Visibility Wire Cutters, Cushion Grip.
    Image of Product. Red Grip. Front orientation. Wire Cutters. High-Visibility Wire Cutters, Cushion Grip.
    Image of Product. Glow-in-the-Dark Green Grip. Front orientation. Wire Cutters. High-Visibility Wire Cutters, Cushion Grip, Side Cutting Edge, Glow-in-the-Dark Green Grip.

    Green Grip

    Orange Grip

    Red Grip

    Glow-in-the-Dark Green

    Grip

    Image of Specification. Wire with Pointed Cut Profile. Side1 orientation. Pointed.

    Wire with

    Pointed Cut

    Profile

    Spot these cutters easily—colored grips make them stand out, so you don’t lose them. Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers, these cutters produce a deeply pointed, pinched end on the tip of the wire. Use them for electrical and general applications.
    Glow-in-the-Dark Green Grip—Cutters with glow-in-the-dark grips are visible even in low light.
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    8 1/16"PointedSide13/16"Manual0.162"6
    		Soft, Hardened, Steel Reinforced (ACSR)High VisibilitySteelGlow-in-the-Dark Green0000000000000
     

    Long-Reach Wire-Gripping Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire-Gripping Pliers. Long-Reach Wire-Gripping Pliers.
    Extra-long handles enable access to hard-to-reach areas. Also known as lineman’s and combination pliers, these tools pull, bend, and cut wire. They have plastic grips for comfort.
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    Flat Jaws and Cushion Grip
    11"1/2"7/8"ManualSerratedSteel130.072"Soft, Steel Reinforced (ACSR)Long Reach00000000000000
     

    Electricians' Wire-Gripping 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 and combination pliers, these pliers have long jaws that pull, bend, and cut wire and other small workpieces.
    Flat Jaws with Wire Cutter and Crimper (Cushion Grip)
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire-Gripping Pliers. Electricians' Wire-Gripping Pliers, Flat Jaws with Wire Cutter and Crimper (Cushion Grip).
    Cushion-grip pliers have plastic grips for comfort.
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    9 1/2"1 3/8"1 5/8"Serrated8
    		0.129"Hardened, Soft, Steel Reinforced (ACSR)14, 12, 10 (Noninsulated)TerminalSteel00000000000000
    Flat Jaws with Wire Cutter, Crimper, Screw Cutter, and Cable Cutter (Ultra Grip)
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire-Gripping Pliers. Electricians' Wire-Gripping Pliers, Flat Jaws with Wire Cutter, Crimper, Screw Cutter, and Cable Cutter (Ultra Grip).
    Ultra-grip pliers have grips made of hard and soft materials for comfort and slip resistance. They are shaped to fit your hand and reduce strain from repetitive tasks.
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    9 1/2"1 3/8"1 9/16"Serrated6
    		0.162"Hardened, Soft, Steel Reinforced (ACSR)Flat22, 20, 18, 16, 14, 12, 10 (Noninsulated)TerminalNo. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 9, No. 10
    		Steel00000000000000

    Wire-Gripping Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire-Gripping Pliers. Wire-Gripping Pliers, Flat Jaws and Cushion Grip.

    Flat Jaws and

    Cushion Grip

    Also known as lineman’s and combination pliers, these tools pull, bend, and cut wire.
    Flat Jaw—Flat-jaw pliers are for general gripping.
    Cushion Grip—Cushion-grip pliers have plastic grips for comfort.
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    9 1/2"1 3/8"1 19/32"ManualSerratedSteel6
    		0.162"Soft, Hardened, Steel Reinforced (ACSR)00000000000000
     

    Electrically-Insulating Wire-Gripping Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire-Gripping Pliers. Electrically-Insulating Wire-Gripping Pliers, Flat Jaws and Ultra Grip.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire-Gripping Pliers. Electrically-Insulating Wire-Gripping Pliers, Combination Jaws and Ultra Grip.

    Flat Jaws and Ultra Grip

    Combination Jaws and

    Ultra Grip

    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. Also known as lineman’s and combination pliers, use them to pull, bend, and cut wire. The ultra grip is made of hard and soft materials for comfort and slip resistance.
    Combination Jaw—Combination-jaw pliers have a flat area for general gripping and a curved area for round material.
    Flat Jaw—Flat-jaw pliers are for general gripping.
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    9 5/8"1 3/8"1 19/32"ManualSerratedSteelSteel6
    		0.162"Soft, Hardened, Steel Reinforced (ACSR)IEC 60900, ASTM F1505Electrically Insulating000000000000000
     
    Combination Jaws and Ultra Grip
    8"1 3/8"1 5/8"ManualSerratedSteelSteel6
    		0.162"Soft, Hardened, Steel Reinforced (ACSR)IEC 60900, ASTM F1505Electrically Insulating0000000000000
    9"7/8"1 5/8"ManualSerratedSteelSteel3
    		0.229"Soft, Hardened, Steel Reinforced (ACSR)IEC 60900, ASTM F1505Electrically Insulating0000000000000
     

    Rebar Tie Wire-Gripping Pliers

    Image of Product. Right Handed. Front orientation. Wire-Gripping Pliers. Rebar Tie Wire-Gripping Pliers, Flat Jaws and Cushion Grip, Right Handed.

    Right Handed

    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 as ironworkers’ pliers, these tools also bend and cut wire. They have plastic grips for comfort. The jaws are spring assisted to open automatically when you release the handles.
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    9 1/2"1 1/2"1 5/8"Spring AssistedSerratedSteel8
    		0.129"Soft, Hardened, Steel Reinforced (ACSR)Right0000000000000
     

    Self-Adjusting Locking Pliers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Locking Pliers. Self-Adjusting Locking Pliers.
    Squeeze the handles and the jaws automatically adjust to fit a workpiece and lock in place. These pliers stay clamped on your work to leave your hands free; press the lever to release. Turn the screw in the handle to adjust the pressure. The curved jaws grip a variety of shapes and have a blade for occasional wire-cutting tasks.
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    Curved Jaws and Lever Release—Cushion Grip
    6"1"1"ManualSerratedSteelYes20
    		0.032"Soft, Hardened, Nickel Ribbon, Steel Reinforced (ACSR)000000000000
     
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