Wire Cutters
Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.
Cut profile refers to the amount of pinch left on the tip of the wire after it has been cut. Pointed cutters produce a deeply pointed, pinched end. Use for electrical and general applications. 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. Flush cutters produce a cut with virtually no pinch, creating clean connections for easy soldering. Flush-cut tools don’t last as long as pointed and semiflush.
Ultra grip is made of hard and soft materials for the most comfortable grip.
Spring-assisted jaws open automatically when you release the handles. Oval-head ultra-grip pliers with spring-assisted jaws allow you to engage and disengage the feature.
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Jaw | For Wire | Replacement Springs | |||||||||||
O'all Lg. | Cut Profile | Cutting Edge Location | Head Offset Angle | Lg. | Opening Style | Max. Dia. | Max. Gauge | Type | Material | Each | Each | ||
Oval Head and Plain Grip | |||||||||||||
7" | Pointed | Side | __ | 13/16" | Manual | 0.129" | 8 | Soft Wire, Hardened Wire | Steel | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
7 3/4" | Pointed | Side | __ | 13/16" | Manual | 0.129" | 8 | Soft Wire, Hardened Wire | Steel | 000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
Oval Head and Cushion Grip | |||||||||||||
6 1/2" | Pointed | Side | __ | 7/8" | Manual | 0.102" | 10 | Soft Wire | Steel | 000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
6 1/2" | Pointed | Side | __ | 7/8" | Spring Assisted | 0.102" | 10 | Soft Wire | Steel | 000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
7" | Pointed | Side | 15° | 13/16" | Manual | 0.081" | 12 | Soft Wire, Hardened Wire | Steel | 000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
7 1/4" | Pointed | Side | __ | 13/16" | Manual | 0.081" | 12 | Soft Wire, Hardened Wire | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
7 1/2" | Pointed | Side | __ | 1 1/16" | Manual | 0.129" | 8 | Soft Wire | Steel | 000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
7 1/2" | Pointed | Side | __ | 1 1/16" | Spring Assisted | 0.129" | 8 | Soft Wire | Steel | 000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
7 3/4" | Flush | Side | 15° | 13/16" | Manual | 0.025" | 22 | Soft Wire, Hardened Wire | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
8" | Pointed | Side | __ | 13/16" | Manual | 0.162" | 6 | Soft Wire, Hardened Wire, Steel-Reinforced Wire (ACSR) | Steel | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
8" | Pointed | Side | 12° | 13/16" | Manual | 0.162" | 6 | Soft Wire, Hardened Wire, Steel-Reinforced Wire (ACSR) | Steel | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
9 1/2" | Semiflush | Side | 30° | 1" | Manual | 0.162" | 6 | Soft Wire, Hardened Wire | Steel | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
9 3/4" | Pointed | Side | __ | 7/8" | Manual | 0.182" | 5 | Soft Wire, Hardened Wire | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
9 3/4" | Pointed | Side | 12° | 7/8" | Manual | 0.182" | 5 | Soft Wire, Hardened Wire | Steel | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
11" | Semiflush | Side | 30° | 1 1/16" | Manual | 0.081" | 12 | Soft Wire, Hardened Wire | Steel | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
Oval Head and Ultra Grip | |||||||||||||
6 1/4" | Pointed | Side | __ | 3/4" | Spring Assisted | 0.091" | 11 | Soft Wire, Hardened Wire | Steel | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
7 1/4" | Pointed | Side | __ | 13/16" | Spring Assisted | 0.160" | 6 | Soft Wire, Hardened Wire | Steel | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
8" | Pointed | Side | __ | 7/8" | Manual | 0.162" | 6 | Soft Wire, Hardened Wire | Steel | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
8" | Pointed | Side | 12° | 57/64" | Manual | 0.160" | 6 | Soft Wire, Hardened Wire | Steel | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
9 3/4" | Pointed | Side | __ | 7/8" | Manual | 0.182" | 5 | Soft Wire, Hardened Wire | Steel | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
10" | Pointed | Side | 12° | 1" | Manual | 0.170" | 6 | Soft Wire, Hardened Wire | Steel | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
Nonmagnetic Wire Cutters
For use where even minor magnetism can cause major damage, these wire cutters are made of titanium, so they’re completely nonmagnetic. They’re often used on sensitive aerospace and medical equipment such as electromagnetic motors and MRI machines. Because there's no magnetism tugging on these tools, they're steady for precise cuts.
Titanium has excellent rust resistance, withstanding exposure to salt water and chemicals even better than stainless steel. It’s also lightweight, so you can maneuver these cutters easily without tiring your arm. While light, they’re still strong, cutting through aluminum, copper, and low-carbon steel wire. Titanium is softer than steel, though, so they won’t cut through the hardest wires, such as spring steel.
These cutters have a pointed cut profile, producing a deeply pointed, pinched end on cut wire. Use them in electrical and general applications. They’re also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.
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 | |
Oval Head and Cushion Grip | ||||||||||
6" | Pointed | Side | 25/32" | Manual | 0.060" | 14 | Soft Wire, Hardened Wire | Titanium | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Easy-Cut Wire Cutters
Leverage points in both the jaws and the handle give you more power with less effort. This cutter produces a deeply pointed, pinched end on the tip of the wire. Use for electrical and general applications. It has spring-assisted jaws that open automatically when you release the handles. Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.
Jaw | For Wire | |||||||||
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O'all Lg. | Cut Profile | Cutting Edge Location | Lg. | Opening Style | Max. Gauge | Max. Dia. | Type | Material | Each | |
Oval Head and Cushion Grip | ||||||||||
5 1/2" | Pointed | Side | 1/2" | Spring Assisted | 16 | 0.051" | Soft Wire | Steel | 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. Pointed cutters produce a deeply pointed, pinched end. Use for electrical and general applications. 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. Flush cutters produce a cut with virtually no pinch, creating clean connections for easy soldering. Flush-cut tools don’t last as long as pointed and semiflush.
Tip-cutting tools allow precise cutting from above.
Spring-assisted jaws open automatically when you release the handles.
Tools with a narrow tip profile are for cutting fine wire.
Jaw | For Wire | ||||||||||
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O'all Lg. | Cut Profile | Cutting Edge Location | Lg. | Opening Style | Max. Dia. | Max. Gauge | Type | Features | Material | Each | |
Oval Head and Plain Grip | |||||||||||
6" | Semiflush | Side | 7/8" | Manual | 0.064" | 14 | Soft Wire | __ | Stainless Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
7" | Semiflush | Side | 7/8" | Manual | 0.064" | 14 | Soft Wire | __ | Stainless Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
Oval Head and Cushion Grip | |||||||||||
4 1/2" | Flush | Side | 27/64" | Spring Assisted | 0.049" | 17 | Soft Wire | __ | Stainless Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
6 1/4" | Pointed | Side | 7/8" | Manual | 0.064" | 14 | Soft Wire | __ | Stainless Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
Tapered Head and Cushion Grip | |||||||||||
4 3/8" | Flush | Side | 13/32" | Spring Assisted | 0.049" | 17 | Soft Wire | __ | Stainless Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
4 1/2" | Semiflush | Tip | 15/32" | Spring Assisted | 0.049" | 17 | Soft Wire | Narrow Tip Profile | Stainless Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
4 1/2" | Semiflush | Tip | 11/16" | Spring Assisted | 0.049" | 17 | Soft Wire | __ | Stainless Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
Corrosion-Resistant Wire Cutters with Carbide Blades
Cut steel, spring steel, and other hard wire without worrying about your wire cutters rusting. Made of tungsten carbide, the blades on these cutters are the hardest, longest lasting ones in our wire cutter offering. Both the blades and the stainless steel body on these cutters resist corrosion, so they won’t rust from use or storage in damp areas. These wire cutters make semiflush cuts, producing a slightly pointed, pinched end. Generally more accurate than pointed cuts, semiflush cuts are the most commonly used in electronics assembly. These wire cutters are also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.
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 | |
Oval Head and Plain Grip | ||||||||||
4 1/2" | Semiflush | Side | 1/2" | Manual | 0.012" | 28 | Hardened Wire | Stainless Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
High-Visibility Wire Cutters
Spot these cutters easily—colored grips make them stand out, so you don’t lose them. Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers, these cutters produce a deeply pointed, pinched end on the tip of the wire. Use them for electrical and general applications.
Cutters with glow-in-the-dark grips are visible even in low light.
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O'all Lg. | Cut Profile | Cutting Edge Location | Jaw Lg. | Max. Dia. | Max. Gauge | Type | Material | Choose a Grip Color | Each | |
Oval Head and Cushion Grip | ||||||||||
6 1/2" | Pointed | Side | 7/8" | 0.102" | 10 | Soft Wire | Steel | 0000000 | 000000 | |
8 1/16" | Pointed | Side | 13/16" | 0.162" | 6 | Soft Wire, Hardened Wire, Steel-Reinforced Wire (ACSR) | Steel | Glow-in-the-Dark Green | 0000000 | 00000 |
Static-Control Wire Cutters
The grips drain static from your application, preventing buildup from electrostatic discharge (ESD) that can damage sensitive equipment. Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.
Cut profile refers to the amount of pinch left on the tip of the wire after it has been cut. Pointed cutters produce a deeply pointed, pinched end. Use for electrical and general applications. 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.
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 | Head Thick. | Lg. | Opening Style | Max. Dia. | Max. Gauge | Type | Electrical Properties | Material | Each | |
Oval Head and Cushion Grip | ||||||||||||
4 1/2" | Pointed | Side | Standard | 5/8" | Spring Assisted | 0.040" | 18 | Soft Wire | Antistatic | Steel | 000000 | 000000 |
5" | Pointed | Side | Standard | 13/16" | Spring Assisted | 0.040" | 18 | Soft Wire | Antistatic | Steel | 000000 | 00000 |
5" | Semiflush | Side | Standard | 13/16" | Spring Assisted | 0.032" | 20 | Soft Wire | Antistatic | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
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. Cutters produce a deeply pointed, pinched end on the tip of the wire. Use for electrical and general applications. The finger guards prevent your fingers from slipping off the handle and making contact with the jaws. Also known as diagonal-cutting pliers.