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Amazon Japan has 6" Tsunoda Wire Rope Cutter (WC-150) for $16.46 -> now $14.41. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member GimmeYoTots for finding this deal.

Note: Usually ships within 1 to 2 months

About this item:
  • Cutting Capacity : Iron wire rope φ0.16-inch (4mm) / Stainless wire rope φ0.12-inch (3mm)
  • Cutting wire rope cleanly, without becoming loose.
  • One-action unlock system loaded.
  • Ready to use with single grasping after taking up from the tool sack.
  • Made in Japan.
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I'll start out by saying this is not the lowest price ever on this, but I'm posting this because it's such an outstanding deal for a Made in Japan Tsunoda wire rope cutter that is essentially a copy of the Knipex 95 61 150, which sells for more than twice this price (or more). So, if you were considering the Knipex version, but held off due to price, it's hard to beat this price for what you get. Amazon reviews are overall excellent with almost 3k people reviewing this and only 2% of reviews giving them a 1 or 2 star rating. Currently Amazon shows only 3 left, so not sure if this will sell out or Amazon will allow backorders - but I'd jump on it if you want one.
  • Cutting Capacity : Iron wire rope φ0.16-inch (4mm) / Stainless wire rope φ0.12-inch (3mm)
  • Cutting wire rope cleanly, without becoming loose.
  • One-action unlock system loaded.
  • Ready to use with single grasping after taking up from the tool sack.
  • Made in Japan.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002RDDLMM/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=A3BKRG4DCRE38Y&th=1&sdsrc=staff [amazon.com]
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I picked up a number of Tsunodas on a recent trip to Asia. As expected of made in Japan tools, the quality, fit and finish is top notch. I used to try to buy German hand tools when the price is within 20% of its American branded made in PRC counterparts, but now that Japanese brands that are made in Japan have slowly trickled into the US market at retail prices the same or lower than offshored domestics, I don't have to wait for an SD alert to pull the trigger.

In terms of this deal, I sort of like the WC-200's spring mechanism better. I don't see that telescoping steel sheathed style too often. The Knipex mini cobolt cutters have it.
camel camel camel says its about normal price. Dropped down to a low of 9.69 in October 2023

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01-23-2024 at 06:11 PM.
01-23-2024 at 06:11 PM.
Quote from MONM5993 :
This is regular price or new price drop?
It's all influencing and the influenced.

This is slightly above normal price, and how many people here could possibly actually need one of these anyway? But it's +20 right now because OMG it's Japanese!
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eddie277
01-23-2024 at 06:49 PM.
01-23-2024 at 06:49 PM.
Quote from BigBG :
It's all influencing and the influenced.

This is slightly above normal price, and how many people here could possibly actually need one of these anyway? But it's +20 right now because OMG it's Japanese!

As a commercial overhead door mechanic i will have to try these in the 9 inch version. Felco c7 are like $65 and of course they wear out eventually as i cut cable (wire rope) all the time. Ive been jus using a longer dual handle version for awhile cuz i was tired of buying the handhelds at their $65 price. A lot of the cheaper ones will cut but quickly start fraying every cut and then your struggling to get the fittings on. Hopefully these work better like the felco for less then half the price.
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01-23-2024 at 09:46 PM.
01-23-2024 at 09:46 PM.
Quote from backw00dz :
I think you're joking, but... no. my quick read is not for the one you linked. Your link shows a 8mm cable and these are rated to 3mm stainless.

I was curious so quick searching you'd need something like this which is rated to 1/2" (~12mm): https://www.amazon.com/Tsunoda-WC-450-Wire-Cutter-Steel/dp/B002RDDM58/ [amazon.com]
I assume you are joking too.

The best solution to those types of bike locks is a bottle of 'pass out' juice. Then you just effortlessly take the key and open the lock without any damage.
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01-23-2024 at 09:52 PM.
01-23-2024 at 09:52 PM.
Quote from BigBG :
It's all influencing and the influenced.

This is slightly above normal price, and how many people here could possibly actually need one of these anyway? But it's +20 right now because OMG it's Japanese!
I don't know what regular price on these are, but japanese metals are Usually significantly superior, and most of america still hasn't figured out the availability and usfulness of good blades. That said, there are good quality blades popping up everywhere, though still tons of crappy choices too.

This thing looks perfect for cutting guitar strings. I'm going to get one and see.
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01-24-2024 at 11:23 AM.
01-24-2024 at 11:23 AM.
Quote from kevinaaa :
A mini bolt cutter will do the job too?
Depending on what you need. For me, the bolt cutter does not provide as a clean of a cut as this type of cutter.
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01-24-2024 at 11:53 AM.
01-24-2024 at 11:53 AM.
Has anyone used this for equivalent Snare wire. I have a SAR K9 and have a really nice set of these but want them for my flanker.
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HomerJay
01-24-2024 at 09:28 PM.
01-24-2024 at 09:28 PM.
How would this be for cutting brake and gear cable and housing ?
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01-25-2024 at 06:08 AM.
01-25-2024 at 06:08 AM.
Quote from HomerJay :
How would this be for cutting brake and gear cable and housing ?
Bit on the small side, brake cable housing is usually something like 6-10mm depending on whether you're talking bicycle or motorcycle.
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01-25-2024 at 07:01 AM.
01-25-2024 at 07:01 AM.
Quote from mtreis86 :
Bit on the small side, brake cable housing is usually something like 6-10mm depending on whether you're talking bicycle or motorcycle.

Oh, sorry! Bicycle cables
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01-25-2024 at 05:40 PM.
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how does this compare to steel bolt cutters?
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01-29-2024 at 02:58 AM.
01-29-2024 at 02:58 AM.
Quote from HomerJay :
Oh, sorry! Bicycle cables

I own the Knipex version of these and they're excellent cutters (precise and clean) for any bike cables - derailleur or brake.
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