Wire-Cutting Pliers | McMaster-Carr

	Grip Style Grip Style


Cushion	Ultra Grip

Plain

	Overall Length Overall Length

	For Wire Type For Wire Type

Soft Wire

Hardened Wire

Nickel Ribbon Wire

Steel-Reinforced Wire
(ACSR)

Solid

Stranded

Kevlar

	Jaw Opening Style Jaw Opening Style

Spring Assisted

Manual

	Cut Profile Cut Profile

Pointed

Flush

Semiflush

	Material Material

	For Maximum Wire Gauge For Maximum Wire Gauge

	For Maximum Wire Diameter For Maximum Wire Diameter

	For Cutting For Cutting

Medium-Wall Conduit (IMC)

Sheets

Steel-Reinforced Aluminum
Cable

Thick-Wall Conduit (Rigid)

Thin-Wall Conduit (EMT)

Wire

Wire Rope

	Head Shape Head Shape

Oval

Tapered

Angled

	Jaw Length Jaw Length

	Cutting Edge Location Cutting Edge Location

Side

Tip

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Individual/Set Individual/Set

Individual

Set

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Jaw Style Jaw Style


Flat	Combination

Curved

	With Wire Cutter With Wire Cutter

Yes

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	For Use On For Use On

	Function Function

	Nose Style Nose Style

Standard

Slim

Wide

	Nose Shape Nose Shape


Straight	Bent

	For Wire Gauge For Wire Gauge

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Wire Cutters

Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.

Economy Wire Cutters

Easy-Cut Wire Cutters

Leverage points in both the jaws and the handle give you more power with less effort.

Corrosion-Resistant Wire Cutters

These cutters are stainless steel, which provides excellent corrosion resistance.

Economy Corrosion-Resistant Wire Cutters

High-Visibility Wire Cutters

The grips are a fluorescent color to stand out.

Anti-Glare Wire Cutters

The black finish prevents glare that can interfere with precision work under bright light and magnification.

Static-Control Wire Cutters

Economy Static-Control Wire Cutters

Static-Control Wire Cutters

The grips on these cutters drain static from your application, preventing buildup from electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Static-Control Wire Cutter Sets

These sets include four cutters, each with a different head shape.

Lindstrom Static-Control Wire Cutters

These tools divert static electricity faster than our other static-control wire cutters.

Erem Static-Control Wire Cutters

The specially designed internal spring provides constant, uniform tension for superior performance.

Corrosion-Resistant Static-Control Wire Cutters

These cutters are stainless steel, which provides excellent corrosion resistance.

Static-Control Wire Cutters with Carbide Blades

Tungsten carbide cutting edges are bonded to the jaws for long life.

Air-Powered Wire Cutters

Good for high-volume cutting and trimming.

Nonsparking Wire Cutters

Made of aluminum-bronze that is Factory Mutual approved, these cutters inhibit sparking and are nonmagnetic and corrosion resistant.

Electrical-Insulating Wire Cutters

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.

Bolt, Chain, and Wire Rope Cutters

Comfort-Grip Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire

Plastic-cushioned grips make these cutters easy to hold during repeated cuts.

High-Force Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire

A double hinge provides high cutting force with low gripping pressure.

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.

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.

Long-Life High-Force Wire End Cutters for Hard Wire

Sharpen or replace the jaws as they wear. These cutters have a double hinge that provides high cutting force with low gripping pressure.

Nonsparking Wire End Cutters

Made of beryllium copper that is FM approved, these cutters satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present.

Wire End Cutters

Also known as nippers, these cutters have wide, flat jaws that cut steel wire and bolts close to the surface.

Hard-Wire Cutters

These powerful cutters make diagonal cuts with a nipping action to cut extra-hard wire with ease.

Compact Hard-Wire Cutters

Cut thin, hard wire with these small cutters.

Compact Bolt Cutters

The small size and spring-loaded jaw lets you make quick cuts with one hand.

Flush-Cut Compact Bolt Cutters with Offset Handles

Handle is angled 30° to keep work in sight and hands clear of the work surface. Blades are flat on one side for close-to-the-surface cuts.

One-Handed Wire Rope Cutters

A small grip enables one-handed cutting.

Electrical and Data Cable Cutters

Cordless Electrical and Data Cable Cutters

Push the button to cut aluminum and copper power and communication cable.

Easy-Cut Electrical and Data Cable Cutters

Jaws ratchet to increase cutting pressure as you open and close the handles.

Armored Building Cable and Flexible-Conduit Cutters

Cut armored cable such as BX, HCF, and MC and flexible metal conduit.

Coaxial and Fiber-Optic Cable Cutters

Produce clean, distortion-free cuts in cable with one-handed operation.

Small-Diameter Electrical and Data Cable Cutters

Use these one-handed cutters on small-diameter aluminum and copper power and communication cable.

Ceramic Tile Cutting Pliers

Also know as nippers, these pliers have carbide-tipped jaws to break off small pieces of tile for straight cuts.

Pocket Knives and Multitools

Swiss Army Knives

These pocket knives include an assortment of built-in tools.

Multitools with Slide-Out Pliers

The head slides out of the handle and locks in position.

Multitool with Fold-Out Pliers and Mini Flashlight Kits

Multitools with Fold-Out Spring-Action Pliers

Jaws open automatically for ease of use.

Multitools with Fold-Out Pliers

Unfold these multitools to access the pliers.

Wire Gripping and Cutting Pliers

Also known as lineman’s and combination pliers, use these tools to pull, bend, and cut wire.

Extended-Reach Wire Gripping and Cutting Pliers

Extra-long handles enable access to hard-to-reach areas. Also known as lineman’s and combination pliers, use these tools to pull, bend, and cut wire.

Tight-Clearance Wire Gripping and Cutting Pliers

When there isn't clearance to use standard-grip pliers, the angled head on these tools gives you access. Also known as lineman’s and combination pliers, use them to pull, bend, and cut wire.

Rebar Tie Wire Twisting and Cutting Pliers

Deep serrations provide the firm grip necessary for pulling rebar tie wire, and the hook-shaped handle end keeps your hand from slipping off. Also known ironworkers’ pliers, these tools also bend and cut wire.

Electricians' Wire Gripping and Cutting Pliers

Additional features, such as wire terminal crimpers, enable you to perform a variety of electrical wiring and installation work with a single tool. Also known as lineman’s pliers, use them to pull, bend, and cut wire.

Nonconductive Wire Gripping and Cutting Pliers

Avoid the potential for an arc flash or short circuit that can occur when using conventional insulated tools with metal components. Completely metal-free, these pliers are plastic with ceramic cutting blades. They are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505. Use to pull, bend, and cut wire.

Electrical-Insulating Wire Gripping and Cutting Pliers

Insulated grips protect against accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These pliers are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505. Use them to pull, bend, and cut wire.

Corrosion-Resistant Wire Gripping and Cutting Pliers

Choose a stainless steel tool for environments where moisture and other contaminants are present. These pliers resist corrosion that can hinder joint movement, but the jaws will wear more quickly than a steel tool. Use them to pull, bend, and cut wire.

Nonsparking Wire Gripping and Cutting Pliers

Made of aluminum-bronze that is FM approved, these pliers satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present. Use them to pull, bend, and cut wire.

Wire Gripping and Cutting Pliers with Tether Ring

Secure a lanyard to the ring on the handle to prevent dropping your pliers when working at height. Use these tools to pull, bend, and cut wire.

Pliers Sets

Static-Control Pliers Sets

The grips drain static from your application, preventing buildup from electrostatic discharge (ESD) that can damage sensitive equipment.

Pliers Sets

Sets contain an assortment of pliers styles. These tools are steel.

Corrosion-Resistant Pliers Sets

Choose these stainless steel pliers for environments where moisture and other contaminants are present. They resist corrosion that can hinder joint movement, but the jaws will wear more quickly than a steel tool.

Electrical-Insulating Pliers Sets

Insulated grips protect against accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These assorted pliers are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505.

High-Visibility Pliers Sets

Colorful plastic grips make these assorted pliers stand out, so they’re less likely to be misplaced.

Precise-Control Pliers Sets

Smooth, consistent movement ensures precision. These assorted pliers have slip-resistant ultra grips that are shaped to fit comfortably in your hand and reduce strain in repetitive tasks. They are also known as miniature and electronics pliers.

Locking Pliers Sets

Lock the jaws in a vise-like grip around a workpiece and these assorted pliers stay clamped in place to leave your hands free.

Locking Pliers

Long-Nose Locking Pliers

Long jaws reach workpieces in recessed areas. These pliers lock in a vise-like grip around a workpiece and stay clamped in place to leave your hands free.

Self-Adjusting Locking Pliers

Squeeze the handles and the jaws automatically adjust to fit a workpiece and lock in place.

Locking Pliers

Lock the jaws in a vise-like grip around a workpiece and these pliers stay clamped in place to leave your hands free.

Locking Pliers for Rounded Fasteners

Curved jaws grip bolt heads and nuts with rounded corners. These pliers lock in a vise-like grip and stay clamped in place, leaving your hands free.

MIG Welding Pliers

Perform a variety of welding tasks. These pliers have serrated jaws that remove weld spatter and grip, pull, and cut wire. They can also be used to install and remove contact tips and nozzles and turn fittings, nuts, and bolts.

Long-Nose Pliers

Electricians' Long-Nose Pliers

Additional features, such as wire terminal crimpers and wire stripping holes, enable you to perform a variety of electrical wiring and installation work with a single tool.

Wide-Tipped Long-Nose Pliers

Tips almost twice as wide as those of standard long-nose pliers give you a better grip on your work. These are also known as duckbill and flat-nose pliers.

Long-Nose Pliers

Grip, bend, and twist wire and other small workpieces. Also known as needle-nose and chain-nose pliers, these tools have long, tapered jaws.

Tight-Clearance Long-Nose Pliers

With thinner tips than standard long-nose pliers, these tools fit into tight spaces.

Nonsparking Long-Nose Pliers

Made of materials that are FM approved, these pliers satisfy OSHA requirements that specify nonsparking tools for locations where flammable vapors and combustible residues are present.

Long-Nose Pliers with Tether Ring

Secure a lanyard to the ring on the handle to prevent dropping your pliers when working at height.

Corrosion-Resistant Long-Nose Pliers

Made of stainless steel, these pliers are good for environments where moisture and other contaminants are present. They resist corrosion that can hinder joint movement, but the jaws will wear more quickly than a steel tool.

Electrical-Insulating Long-Nose Pliers

Insulated grips protect against accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These pliers are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900 and ASTM F1505.

High-Visibility Long-Nose Pliers

Colorful plastic grips make these tools stand out, so they're less likely to be misplaced.

Screw-Extracting Long-Nose Pliers

Pull stripped, rusted, and tamper-resistant screws out of hard-to-reach places.

Screw-Extracting Pliers

Vertical and horizontal serrations and a tip shaped to firmly grip the outside of screw heads remove stripped, rusty, and tamper-resistant screws.

Slip-Joint Pliers

High-Visibility Slip-Joint Pliers

Colorful plastic grips make these pliers stand out, so they're less likely to be misplaced.

Tight-Clearance Slip-Joint Pliers

The narrow jaws fit into tight spaces, and the slip joint allows you to switch between two different jaw opening sizes.

Slip-Joint Pliers

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

Static-Control Slip-Joint Pliers

The grips drain static from your application, preventing buildup from electrostatic discharge (ESD) that can damage sensitive equipment.

Parallel-Jaw Pliers

The jaws remain parallel as they move to keep irregularly shaped objects from slipping forward when pressure is applied.

Bent-Nose Pliers

Electrical-Insulating Bent-Nose Pliers

Insulated grips protect against accidental contact with live electrical circuits. These pliers are tested to 1,000 volts to meet IEC 60900. They are shaped to reach around closely spaced components and other obstructions.

Bent-Nose Pliers

Reach around closely spaced components and other obstructions.

Electrical Wire and Cable Strippers and Crimpers

Electrical Wire Strippers

The plier nose on these wire strippers is useful for pulling and looping wire.

Confined-Space Squeeze-and-Strip
Electrical Wire Strippers

Because you insert wire from the front, you can use this tool in tight spaces.

Multipurpose Electrical Wire Strippers

In addition to stripping and cutting wire, this multifunction tool has screwdrivers, a wire bender, rulers, files, and a knife that swing out from the handle.