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Cut Profile

Overall Length

4 1/4" to 5 3/4"

4 1/2" to 5 3/4"

4 3/4" to 5 1/2"

Head Shape

Jaw Opening Style

Spring Assisted

For Use On

Material

Aluminum Bronze

Carbide-Tipped Steel

Stainless Steel

Tungsten Carbide

Wire Type

Steel Reinforced (ACSR)

For Maximum Wire Gauge

For Cutting

Electrical Cable

Fiber Optic Cable

Steel-Reinforced Aluminum Cable

Cutting Edge Location

Opening Style

Spring Assisted

Jaw Length

Grip Color

Glow-in-the-Dark Green

Length

4 1/4" to 5 3/4"

4 1/2" to 5 3/4"

4 3/4" to 5 1/2"

Performance

Corrosion Resistant

Drop Prevention

Electrically Insulating

Glare Preventing

High Visibility

Metal Detectable

Precise Control

Static Dissipative

Tight Clearance

Handle Color

For Wire Gauge

Blade Material

Aluminum Bronze

Stainless Steel

Tungsten Carbide

Head Offset Angle

Nose Type

RoHS

REACH

Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)

DFARS Specialty Metals

Nose Shape

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Wire Cutters

Wire Cutters

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

Economy Wire Cutters

Economy Wire Cutters

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

Lindstrom Static-Control Wire Cutters

Lindstrom Static-Control Wire Cutters

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

High-Visibility Wire Cutters

High-Visibility Wire Cutters

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

Nonmagnetic Wire Cutters

Nonmagnetic Wire Cutters

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

Economy Corrosion-Resistant Wire Cutters

Economy Corrosion-Resistant Wire Cutters

Stainless steel to resist corrosion

Corrosion-Resistant Wire Cutters

Corrosion-Resistant Wire Cutters

Stainless steel to resist corrosion

Tight-Space Wire Cutters

Tight-Space Wire Cutters

Snip wire in tight spaces without damaging nearby components

Hardened-Wire Cutters

Hardened-Wire Cutters

Make diagonal cuts with a nipping action to cut extra-hard wire with ease

Economy Static-Control Wire Cutters

Economy Static-Control Wire Cutters

Drain static to prevent damage to sensitive equipment

Static-Control Wire Cutters

Static-Control Wire Cutters

Drain static to prevent damage to sensitive equipment

Easy-Cut Wire Cutters

Easy-Cut Wire Cutters

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

Wire Cutters with Carbide Blades

Wire Cutters with Carbide Blades

Cut through nickel, spring steel, and other tough wires

Corrosion-Resistant Wire Cutters with Carbide Blades

Corrosion-Resistant Wire Cutters with Carbide Blades

Cut through hard wire without worrying about your cutters rusting

Electrically-Insulating Wire Cutters

Electrically-Insulating Wire Cutters

Insulated grips protect against accidental contact with live circuits

Erem Static-Control Wire Cutters

Erem Static-Control Wire Cutters

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

Static-Control Wire Cutter Sets

Static-Control Wire Cutter Sets

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

Nonsparking Wire Cutters

Nonsparking Wire Cutters

Made of Factory Mutual approved materials to inhibit sparking

Tight-Clearance Wire Cutters

Tight-Clearance Wire Cutters

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

Compact Hardened-Wire Cutters

Compact Hardened-Wire Cutters

Cut thin, hard wire with these small cutters

Easy-Cut Static-Control Wire Cutters

Easy-Cut Static-Control Wire Cutters

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

Corrosion-Resistant Static-Control Wire Cutters

Corrosion-Resistant Static-Control Wire Cutters

Resist corrosion and drain static to prevent damage to sensitive equipment

Corrosion-Resistant Static-Control Wire Cutters with Carbide Blades

Corrosion-Resistant Static-Control Wire Cutters with Carbide Blades

Cut through hard wire, resist corrosion, and drain static

Static-Control Optical Fiber Cutters with Carbide Blades

Static-Control Optical Fiber Cutters with Carbide Blades

Cut through fiber optic cable without building up electrostatic discharge

Static-Control Wire Cutters with Carbide Blades

Static-Control Wire Cutters with Carbide Blades

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

Glare-Preventing Wire Cutters

Glare-Preventing Wire Cutters

Prevent glare that interferes with work under bright light and magnification

Long-Reach Wire Cutters

Long-Reach Wire Cutters

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

Air-Powered Wire Cutters

Air-Powered Wire Cutters

Power with air for high-volume cutting and trimming

Wire Cutters with Debris Catcher

Wire Cutters with Debris Catcher

Capture cut scraps to prevent them from falling into your equipment

Other Products

Cable Cutters

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

Wire and Cable Strippers

Wire and Cable Strippers

Remove the outer insulation on wire and cable

End Cutters

Wide jaws cut steel wire, nails, and small rivets close to the surface; also known as nippers

Bolt Cutters

Snip metal chain, bolts, rods, rivets, wire, and padlocks

Wire Rope Cutters

Wire Rope Cutters

Slice through metal wire rope, leaving the rest intact

Wire-Gripping Pliers

Wire-Gripping Pliers

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

Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips

Sheet Metal-Cutting Snips

Cut through sheet metal by hand

Scissors

Cut through a wide range of materials from paper and plastic to carpet and Kevlar

Wire Stripper Crimpers

Wire Stripper Crimpers

Strip wire and crimp connectors with one tool

Long-Nose Pliers

Long-Nose Pliers

Grab, bend, and position wire and other small parts

Wire Duct Cutters

Wire Duct Cutters

Trim plastic slotted wire duct to fit inside enclosures and control panels

Pliers Sets

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

Tool Sets

Secure fasteners and complete a variety of other maintenance tasks

Insulation Knives/Wire Cutters

Insulation Knives/Wire Cutters

Slice through duct hose and snip the spiral with a single tool

Multitools

A variety of tools and blades all in one

Electrical Connector Pliers

Electrical Connector Pliers

Firmly grasp electrical components without damaging them or surrounding parts

Screw-Extracting Pliers

Screw-Extracting Pliers

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

Welding Pliers

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

Wire and Cable Crimpers

Wire and Cable Crimpers

Crimp connectors onto electrical wire or cable

Sheet Metal-Cutting Shears

Sheet Metal-Cutting Shears

Use manual, electric, or air power to cut through sheet metal cleanly

Wire-Forming Pliers

Wire-Forming Pliers

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

Metal Strip Cutters

Metal Strip Cutters

Snip through thin rings and narrow bands that are flush against another surface

Parallel-Jaw Pliers

Parallel-Jaw Pliers

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

Locking Pliers

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

Butane Torches

Solder, desolder, and handle light brazing

Slip-Joint Pliers

Slip-Joint Pliers

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

Wire-Twisting Pliers

Wire-Twisting Pliers

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

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