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445 Products

Wire Cutters

Snip through various types of wire, even hardened and steel-reinforced wire

36 products

Economy Wire Cutters

Best for occasional use since they're not as durable as standard wire cutters

11 products

Nonmagnetic Wire Cutters

Made of titanium, so they won't damage areas sensitive to magnets

1 product

Corrosion-Resistant Wire Cutters

Stainless steel to resist corrosion

10 products

Static-Control Wire Cutters

Drain static to prevent damage to sensitive equipment

14 products

Static-Control Wire Cutters with Carbide Blades

Tungsten carbide cutting edges are bonded to the jaws for long life and grips drain static

6 products

Electrically-Insulating Wire Cutters

Insulated grips protect against accidental contact with live circuits

2 products

Economy Corrosion-Resistant Wire Cutters

Stainless steel to resist corrosion

1 product

High-Visibility Wire Cutters

Colored grips make it easy to see these cutters so you don't lose them

2 products

Nonsparking Wire Cutters

Made of Factory Mutual approved materials to inhibit sparking

1 product

Glare-Preventing Wire Cutters

Prevent glare that interferes with work under bright light and magnification

5 products

Long-Reach Wire Cutters

Reach deep into crowded or tight spaces without the handles getting in the way

3 products

Lindstrom Static-Control Wire Cutters

Divert static electricity faster than our other static-control wire cutters

17 products

Easy-Cut Wire Cutters

Cut wire with more leverage and less effort than standard wire cutters

2 products

Static-Control Optical Fiber Cutters with Carbide Blades

Cut through fiber optic cable without building up electrostatic discharge

1 product

Tight-Space Wire Cutters

Snip wire in tight spaces without damaging nearby components

3 products

Corrosion-Resistant Wire Cutters with Carbide Blades

Cut through hard wire without worrying about your cutters rusting

1 product

Tight-Clearance Wire Cutters

The angled head cuts wire in areas where standard cutters won’t fit

1 product

Erem Static-Control Wire Cutters

The internal spring applies constant, uniform tension and the grips drain static

8 products

Economy Static-Control Wire Cutters

Drain static to prevent damage to sensitive equipment

7 products

Air-Powered Wire Cutters

Power with air for high-volume cutting and trimming

3 products

Wire Cutters with Carbide Blades

Cut through nickel, spring steel, and other tough wires

3 products

Corrosion-Resistant Static-Control Wire Cutters

Resist corrosion and drain static to prevent damage to sensitive equipment

2 products

Wire Cutters with Debris Catcher

Capture cut scraps to prevent them from falling into your equipment

3 products

Static-Control Wire Cutter Sets

Include cutters with different head shapes to complete a variety of projects

1 product

Corrosion-Resistant Static-Control Wire Cutters with Carbide Blades

Cut through hard wire, resist corrosion, and drain static

2 products

Easy-Cut Static-Control Wire Cutters

Cut wire with more leverage than standard wire cutters while grips drain static

1 product

Other Products

Locking Pliers

Clamp workpieces and lock them in place to keep your hands free

24 products

Plastic Cutters

Shear plastic and leave smooth, finished edges

17 products

Pliers Sets

A variety of pliers styles and sizes for whatever job comes up

14 products

Wire-Gripping Pliers

Pull, bend, and cut wire; also known as lineman's pliers

31 products

Wire Splice Pliers

A long nose with stepped jaws presses down evenly for parallel crimping

1 product

Multitools

A variety of tools and blades all in one

25 products

Long-Nose Pliers

Grab, bend, and position wire and other small parts

36 products

Screw-Extracting Pliers

Firmly grip stripped, rusty, and tamper-resistant screw heads for removal

2 products

Wire-Twisting Pliers

Grip or attach wire then twist to secure fasteners or electrical connections

9 products

Parallel-Jaw Pliers

Jaws grip better than standard pliers to keep irregularly shaped objects from slipping

3 products

Welding Pliers

Perform a variety of welding tasks such as spatter removal and wire cutting

2 products

Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips

Cut through sheet metal by hand

55 products

Cable Cutters

Slice through electrical, data, armored, coaxial, and fiber-optic cable

29 products

Wire Rope Cutters

Slice through metal wire rope, leaving the rest intact

43 products

Slip-Joint Pliers

Adjust the pivot point to switch between two different jaw opening sizes

10 products

Wire-Forming Pliers

Loop and bend wire; also known as round-nose pliers

2 products