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.
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.
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| For Max. Wire Dia. | Overall Lg. | Material | Lg. | Angle | Handle Material | Opening Style | Each | |
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| 0.004" | 4 1/2" | Diamond-Coated Steel | 3/8" | 120° | Diamond-Coated Steel | Manual | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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 |
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 |
| 0.125" | 11" | 1 1/4" | Steel | Steel | Plastic | Manual | 0000000 | 00000 |
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 |
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.
Compact Bolt Cutters
Make one-handed cuts with these small cutters. Because they’re shorter than standard bolt cutters, they’re best for cutting thin bolts and wire. For more leverage, choose longer cutters. Not for use on wire rope.
All have jaws that are riveted onto the handles except cutters with aluminum handles. Riveted jaws are not replaceable.
Serrated jaws grip the material you’re cutting to prevent slipping.
Cutters with aluminum handles are 30% lighter than steel-handled cutters, so they’re more comfortable for repeated cuts. Their cutting head is replaceable, and they have an adjustment screw to align cutting edges.
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For Max. Dia. | Jaw | Replacement Cutting Heads | ||||||||||
| Soft Steel | Medium-Hard Steel | Hard Steel | Overall Lg. | Style | Material | Handle Material | Grip Material | Opening Style | Each | Each | ||
| 3/16" | 3/16" | 7/64" | 10" | Smooth | Steel | Aluminum | Plastic | Manual | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 13/64" | 11/64" | 1/8" | 6 1/4" | Serrated | Steel | Steel | Plastic | Manual | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 1/4" | 13/64" | 9/64" | 8" | Serrated | Steel | Steel | Plastic | Manual | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
Compact Bolt Cutters with Offset Handles
An angled cutting head keeps handles up and out of the way for trimming bolts, chain, and wire against flat surfaces. Smaller than standard bolt cutters, these cutters can be used one-handed in tight spaces. They can also fit into tool pouches. However, they provide less leverage than larger cutters, so they’re best for slicing through thin bolts and wire. The jaws are riveted onto the handles and are not replaceable. Not for use on wire rope.
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| Soft Steel | Medium-Hard Steel | Hard Steel | Overall Lg. | Head Offset Angle | Style | Material | Handle Material | Grip Material | Opening Style | Each | |
| 1/4" | 3/16" | 1/8" | 7 3/4" | 20° | Smooth | Steel | Steel | Plastic | Manual | 0000000 | 000000 |
Compact Bolt Cutter Sets
Keep a variety of small cutters on hand for cuts in tight spaces. The handles are short enough to make one-handed cuts, but they provide less leverage than standard cutters. They’re best for snipping thin bolts and wire. Use a longer cutter for more leverage. They have serrated jaws that grip the material you’re cutting and prevent it from slipping. Since the jaws are riveted onto the handles, you can’t replace them. Not for use on wire rope.
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| No. of Pieces | Includes | Style | Material | Handle Material | Grip Material | Opening Style | Each | |
| 3 | 6 1/4" Lg. Bolt Cutter for 13/64" Soft Steel, 11/64" Medium-Hard Steel, and 1/8" Hard Steel Dia. 8" Lg. Bolt Cutter for 1/4" Soft Steel, 13/64" Medium-Hard Steel, and 5/32" Hard Steel Dia. 10" Lg. Bolt Cutter for 7/32" Soft Steel, 5/32" Medium-Hard Steel, and 5/32" Hard Steel Dia. | Serrated | Steel | Steel | Plastic | Manual | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Bolt, Hard Chain, and Padlock Cutters
Cut through hard metal bolts, chain, and padlocks with these cutters. All cutters have adjustment screws to align cutting edges. For more leverage, choose a cutter with a longer handle. Not for use on wire rope.
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| Soft Steel | Medium-Hard Steel | Hard Steel | Rebar | Hard Chain | Overall Lg. | Jaw Material | Handle Material | Grip Material | Opening Style | Each | Each | ||
| 5/16" | 3/16" | 3/16" | 1/4" | 3/16" | 14" | Steel | Steel | Rubber | Manual | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 7/16" | 5/16" | 5/16" | 5/16" | 5/16" | 24" | Steel | Steel | Rubber | Manual | 000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 7/16" | 5/16" | 5/16" | 3/8" | 5/16" | 30" | Steel | Steel | Rubber | Manual | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 5/8" | 7/16" | 7/16" | 7/16" | 7/16" | 36" | Steel | Steel | Rubber | Manual | 000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3/4" | 1/2" | 1/2" | 1/2" | 1/2" | 42" | Steel | Steel | Rubber | Manual | 000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Easy-Cut Bolt and Chain Cutters
Leverage points on the jaws and handles let you cut through bolts, chains, and rods with 30% less effort than standard bolt cutters. These cutters help reduce hand fatigue when you’re snipping through thick, hard metal or making repeated cuts. All have an adjustment screw to align cutting edges. For more leverage, choose cutters with longer handles. Not for use on wire rope.
Bolt and Chain Cutters
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Cut medium steel chain and hard steel bolts, rods, screws, rivets, nails, bars, wire, and rebar. All cutters have an adjustment screw to align cutting edges. For more leverage, choose a cutter with a longer handle. Not for use on wire rope.
Cutters with aluminum handles are 30% lighter than steel-handled cutters, so they’re more comfortable for repeated cuts.
Cutters with telescoping handles let you adjust to longer lengths for more leverage, or to shorter lengths for easy transport.
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| Soft Steel | Medium-Hard Steel | Hard Steel | Rebar | Overall Lg. | Jaw Material | Handle Material | Grip Material | Opening Style | Features | Each | Each | |||
| A | 3/16" | 1/8" | 1/8" | __ | 12" | Steel | Aluminum | Plastic | Manual | __ | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| A | 1/4" | 3/16" | 3/16" | __ | 14" | Steel | Aluminum | Plastic | Manual | __ | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| A | 5/16" | 1/4" | 1/4" | __ | 18" | Steel | Aluminum | Plastic | Manual | __ | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| B | 5/16" | 5/16" | 3/16" | 3/16" | 14" | Steel | Steel | Rubber | Manual | __ | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| B | 3/8" | 3/8" | 1/4" | 1/4" | 18" | Steel | Steel | Rubber | Manual | __ | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| B | 7/16" | 7/16" | 5/16" | 5/16" | 24" | Steel | Steel | Rubber | Manual | __ | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| B | 1/2" | 1/2" | 3/8" | 3/8" | 30" | Steel | Steel | Rubber | Manual | __ | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| B | 9/16" | 9/16" | 7/16" | 7/16" | 36" | Steel | Steel | Rubber | Manual | __ | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| B | 11/16" | 11/16" | 1/2" | __ | 42" | Steel | Steel | Rubber | Manual | __ | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 |
| C | 5/16" | 3/16" | 3/16" | __ | 14" | Steel | Steel | Plastic | Manual | Telescoping Handles | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| C | 7/16" | 5/16" | 5/16" | __ | 24" | Steel | Steel | Plastic | Manual | Telescoping Handles | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Electrical-Insulating Bolt and Chain Cutters
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. Use to cut medium steel chain and hard steel bolts, rods, screws, rivets, nails, bars, and wire. Cutters have an adjustment screw to align cutting edges. Not for use on wire rope.
Air-Powered Bolt and Chain Cutters
Slice through bolts and chain with low effort. A spring opens the jaws for quick cuts. Not for use on wire rope.
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For Max. Dia. | Overall | Replacement Cutting Heads | ||||||||||||||||
| Soft Steel | Medium-Hard Steel | Hard Steel | Rebar | Hard Chain | Lg. | Ht. | Jaw Material | Grip Material | Air Pressure | For Air Hose ID | Air Hose Included | Thread Type | Pipe Size | Gender | Each | Each | ||
| 3/8" | 3/8" | 5/16" | 5/16" | 5/16" | 15" | 7 1/4" | Steel | Rubber | 80-120psi | 3/8" | No | NPT | 3/8 | Female | 0000000 | 000000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 1/2" | 1/2" | 3/8" | 3/8" | 3/8" | 17 1/2" | 10" | Steel | Rubber | 90-130psi | 3/8" | No | NPT | 3/8 | Female | 0000000 | 00000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Bench-Mount Bolt, Hard Chain, and Padlock Cutters
Make repeated cuts in hard materials with this cutter. It mounts for stability and provides extra leverage. It has a short-nosed jaw that forces the material being cut deep into the jaw and also allows you to cut one side of a chain link or padlock hasp without hitting the other side. Align cutting edges with the adjustment screw. Not for use on wire rope.