KNIPEX Tools - High Leverage Diagonal Cutters, Multi-Component (7402250), 10 inches $34.99 Amazon - $34.99
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My experience has been you don’t cut the guide wire, but it wraps and tucks around the spring….
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Thank you. It's good to know the sharp edged version may have an advantage in some situations. Appreciate you taking the time to clarify.
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The ones you linked are specifically for electronics, while this style of diagonal cutters are typically used by electricians and mechanics and are *much* bigger and can cut cables and even some...
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So, is the one in the OP better for what I do (mainly smaller gauge wire, some hardened materials).
Ones like these seem more agile for small spaces, but maybe they're geared for precision work...
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$54 at homedepot.com
$35 is pretty Slick. In for one.
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Are these $75 normally?
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I bought a pair of NWS side cutters - https://chadstoolbox.com/nws-137-62-240-heavy-duty-side-cutter-240-mm/ for rebar.
The length is good for leverage and they are sharp. The issue is the width...
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I'm a fan of Klein tools, but Knipex is the gold standard in diagonal cutters.
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Depends on the hardness and diameter of the wire rope. These will cut medium hard wire up to 4.6 mm; hard wire up to 3.5 mm and piano wire with maximum 3.0 mm diameter. I would probably go with...
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Will these cut twisted steel wire rope? Or do you need a specialized type of side cutters for that?
I need to trim some garage door guide wires and my lineman cutters won't even nick it!
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The knipex and linked Klein can cut steel. Most Klein are only hardened to cut copper.
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2nd picture in, reviewer compares with Klein
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In what way are they better?
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Klein quality is not consistent. I could only find a perfect one in about 10 pliers.
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A lot of leverage at 9’! I’d recommend a roof rack for transport.
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Klein’s 9’ are also on sale. I’d recommend over these. Read reviews. ...
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Lowest price in 30 days at $34.99 versus (inflated) list price of $78.78. Nice cutters.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X4PTPO