Get more power with less effort—these wire cutters are specially designed to increase leverage compared to standard wire cutters. They make a deeply pointed, pinched end on the tip of your wire. Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.

Cutters with a cushion grip have leverage points in both the jaws and the handle for more force. The jaws open automatically when you release the handles.

Cutters with an ultra grip have a box-joint design that allows you to use 40% less effort compared to other wire cutters of the same length. The joint helps these cutters maintain jaw alignment, even after frequent use. The ultra-grip handle is made of plastic and rubber for comfort and slip resistance during repeated cuts.

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.

Reach deep into crowded access panels and other tight spaces without the handles getting in the way. These cutters have an extra-long neck, so you can cut wire without knocking into or disassembling nearby components. Often used to cut copper, aluminum, and steel wire, the blades stay sharp after repeated use. They make semiflush cuts, producing a slightly pointed, pinched end. Generally more accurate than pointed cuts, semiflush cuts are the most widely used for electronics assembly. Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.

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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.

Cutters with glow-in-the-dark grips are visible even in low light.

These cutters are stainless steel, which provides excellent corrosion resistance. Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.

Oval-head cutters are more durable than tapered-head cutters. Tapered-head cutters fit more easily in tight spaces than oval-head cutters, but they’re less durable.

Ultra-grip cutters are the most comfortable for repeated cuts. The grips are rubber and plastic, so they won't slip.

Cut profile refers to the amount of pinch left on the tip of the wire after it has been cut. Pointed cutters produce a deeply pointed, pinched end. Use for electrical and general applications. Semiflush 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. Flush cutters produce a cut with virtually no pinch, creating clean connections for easy soldering. Flush-cut tools don’t last as long as pointed and semiflush.

Cutters with an offset head are also known as oblique-head cutters.

Spring-assisted jaws open automatically when you release the handles.

Tools with a narrow tip profile are for cutting fine wire.

Cutters with a wire catch grip the wire after it has been cut, so it doesn’t fall off or fly into your workspace.

Cut steel, spring steel, and other hard wire without worrying about your wire cutters rusting. Made of tungsten carbide, the blades on these cutters are the hardest, longest lasting ones in our wire cutter offering. Both the blades and the stainless steel body on these cutters resist corrosion, so they won’t rust from use or storage in damp areas. These wire cutters make semiflush cuts, producing a slightly pointed, pinched end. Generally more accurate than pointed cuts, semiflush cuts are the most commonly used in electronics assembly. These wire cutters are also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.

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. Cutters produce a deeply pointed, pinched end on the tip of the wire. Use for electrical and general applications. The finger guards prevent your fingers from slipping off the handle and making contact with the jaws. Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.

The grips drain static from your application, preventing buildup from electrostatic discharge (ESD) that can damage sensitive equipment. Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.

Oval-head cutters are more durable than tapered-head cutters. Tapered-head cutters fit more easily in tight spaces than oval-head cutters, but they’re less durable.

Cut profile refers to the amount of pinch left on the tip of the wire after it has been cut. Pointed cutters produce a deeply pointed, pinched end. Use for electrical and general applications. Semiflush 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. Flush cutters produce a cut with virtually no pinch, creating clean connections for easy soldering. Flush-cut tools don’t last as long as pointed and semiflush.

Spring-assisted jaws open automatically when you release the handles.

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.