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. Wire Dia. | Overall Lg. | Jaw Wd. | Jaw Material | Handle Material | Grip Material | Opening Style | Each | |
For Use On Hard Steel, Aluminum, Copper | ||||||||
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0.091" | 6 1/2" | 1" | Steel | Steel | Plastic | Manual | 000000 | 000000 |
0.091" | 7 1/4" | 1 1/16" | Steel | Steel | Plastic | Manual | 000000 | 00000 |
0.091" | 8 1/4" | 1 1/16" | Steel | Steel | Plastic | Manual | 000000 | 00000 |
0.091" | 10" | 7/8" | Steel | Steel | Plastic | Manual | 000000 | 00000 |
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.
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.
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. | Overall Lg. | Jaw Wd. | Jaw Material | Opening Style | Each | |
For Use On Hard Steel | ||||||
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0.078" | 6 1/2" | 1" | Steel | Spring Assisted | 0000000 | 000000 |
Electrical-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. | Overall Lg. | Jaw Wd. | Jaw Material | Handle Material | Grip Material | Opening Style | Each | |
For Use On Hard Steel, Aluminum, Copper | ||||||||
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0.094" | 10" | 1" | Steel | Plastic | Plastic | Manual | 0000000 | 000000 |
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.
For Max. Dia. | |||||||||
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Soft Steel | Medium-Hard Steel | Overall Lg. | Jaw Wd. | Jaw Material | Handle Material | Grip Material | Opening Style | Each | |
1/8" | 1/16" | 8" | 0.59" | Steel | Steel | Plastic | Spring Assisted | 0000000 | 000000 |
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 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 cutters are corrosion resistant for use in damp or humid environments. 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 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.
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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For Max. Wire Dia. | Overall Lg. | Material | Lg. | Angle | Handle Material | Opening Style | Each | |
For Use On Copper | ||||||||
0.004" | 4" | Stainless Steel | 3/16" | 80° | Stainless Steel | Manual | 0000000 | 000000 |
0.01" | 4 1/2" | Steel | 3/8" | 70° | Steel | Manual | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.01" | 4 1/2" | Stainless Steel | 3/8" | 70° | Stainless Steel | Manual | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Use On Medium-Hard Steel, Copper | ||||||||
0.004" | 4 1/2" | Tungsten Carbide | 3/8" | 110° | Stainless Steel | Manual | 0000000 | 00000 |
For Use On Hard Steel, Copper | ||||||||
0.004" | 4 1/2" | Diamond-Coated Steel | 3/8" | 120° | Diamond-Coated Steel | Manual | 0000000 | 000000 |
Corrosion-Resistant Wire Cutters
These cutters are stainless steel, which provides excellent corrosion resistance. Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.
A tapered head fits more easily in tight spaces but is less durable than an oval head.
Cut profile refers to the amount of pinch left on the tip of the wire after it has been cut. 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.
Tip-cutting tools allow precise cutting from above.
Spring-assisted jaws open automatically when you release the handles.
Jaw | For Wire | |||||||||
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O'all Lg. | Cut Profile | Cutting Edge Location | Lg. | Opening Style | Max. Dia. | Max. Gauge | Type | Material | Each | |
Tapered Head and Cushion Grip | ||||||||||
4 1/2" | Semiflush | Tip | 11/16" | Spring Assisted | 0.049" | 17 | Soft Wire | Stainless Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |