20 Best Wire Rope Cutters (2022 Updated)

Smooth and clean cutting due to special shape of the cutting edges. Sickle shape cutting edges surround the material and prevent the wire rope fanning out. Little handforce required due to very high transmission ratio.

With opening spring and locking lever. Cutting edges additionally induction hardened. High-grade special tool steel- forged, oil-hardened.

For hard wire ropes, also suitable for cable and round steel With Crimp functions e. g. for bicycle-Bowden sleeve end-caps and Bowden cable end sleeves. Precise, easy-moving screw joint. Opening spring lying in the joint, secure and protected against loss With locking device.

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Knipex Tools 95 62 160 Wire rope cutter: cuts wire rope cleanly and evenly without wire ends splaying or fanning out. Precision ground cutting edges and shear type action for a clean cut. For cutting high-strength wire ropes up to 5/32″ (4 mm) and cable 3/16″ (6 mm).

at just 6 1/4″ (160 mm) in length, considerably more powerful than many larger wire rope cutters. Opening spring for easier use during repetitive cutting. Double-bearing joint for greater stability.

Knipex 95 62 190 SBA Wire Rope Cutter features induction hardened blades overlap to provide a sheer cut. The smooth cutting capability is due to the unique shape of the cutting edges. The tool’s induction hardened blades not only surround the workpiece but also overlap to provide a sheer cut, preventing wire rope from flattening, fanning, and splaying.

The high leverage design requires little hand force and provides a mechanical advantage to achieve an easier cut. The plastic-coated non-slip handles provide a secure grip in all applications. An internal opening spring helps reduce hand fatigue, while a handle lock keeps the handle in the closed position keeps the tool in the closed position during transport.

This design also features two crimping dies for end caps and end ferrules and comfort grip handles.

For a clean cut when working with all types of wire rope, look no further than the innovative Knipex wire rope cutter. This 7-1/2-inch model (95 61 190) cuts wire rope without fanning or splaying the ends, and it’s ideal for cutting thicker wire rope.

Fully forged from chrome vanadium heavy duty steel, this wire rope cutter also features precise crimping capabilities for end caps on Bowden cable sheaths and end ferrules for wire rope. The smooth cutting capability is due to the unique shape of the cutting edges.

The tool’s induction hardened blades not only surround the workpiece but also overlap to provide a sheer cut, preventing wire rope from flattening, fanning, and splaying. The high leverage design require little hand force and provides a mechanical advantage to achieve an easier cut.

The plastic-coated non-slip handles provide a secure grip in all applications. An internal opening spring helps reduce hand fatigue, while a handle lock keeps the handle in the closed position keeps the tool in the closed position during transport.

High leverage design for exceptional cutting capability. Precise 1-hand shearing action, perfect for working in confined spaces. Through-hardened for longer-lasting cutting surfaces. Hot-riveted joint ensures smooth action and prevents handle wobble.

Cuts up to 4/0 aluminium, 2/0 soft copper and 100-pair 24 AWG communication cable.

The Klen Tools 63045 32″ Utility Cable Cutter features shear-type replaceable hook-jaw blades to grab and hold cables and offers shear-cutting action for clean cuts. The cutting tool has jaws are made of forged tool steel with a black oxide finish and includes exceptionally strong fiberglass handles with heavy vinyl grips.

It has beveled tips for positive mating, a hinge bolt with pin-set nut for proper blade tension and heavy-duty pins in the head to serve as blade-stops. This lightweight utility cable cutter is not designed for ACSR.

It has a soft cable cutting maximum capacity of 1-3/4″ diameter as well as a maximum cable capacity of 1000MCM copper and 1200MCM aluminum. Overall length is 32″ and weight is 8 lbs.

Klein Tools Heavy duty cable shear in blue color features a unique triangular jaws that accurately cuts cable without compression or frayed ends. 7 1/2 Inch Shear has lock that keeps handle closed for easy storage.

It features a plastic-coated handles for comfortable and steady grip. It has hardened steel, precision cutting blades for long lasting durability.

The wire rope cutter is for medium hard wire up to 6 mm diameter for cable and steel rods. Cutting capacities up to 10 mm diameter for copper and aluminum cable and single strand; wire rope up to 6 mm diameter and iron rods up to 4 mm diameter.

The cutting edges are induction hardened and the special blade geometry prevents the wire rope from fanning out when cut. The cutter has an opening spring and locking device.

The KNIPEX Wire Rope Cutter is best for use on Bowden cables and soft wire rope up to 1/8 (3. 0 mm) diameter (also V2A). Smooth and clean cutting due to special shape of the cutting edges. Sickle shape cutting edges surround the material and prevent the wire rope fanning out.

Little hand force required due to very high transmission ratio. With opening spring and locking lever. Cutting edges additionally induction hardened. Made of high-grade special tool steel forged, oil-hardened.

The Knipex 95 61 190 wire rope shears are ideal for medium-hard wire cables up to 7mm diameter without splaying including those that are extremely strong such as for example tyre cord. They also have two crimping dies for end caps on Bowden cable sheaths and end ferrules for traction cables and the blades are hardened to approximately 64HRC for added strength and durability Cutting head on the 95 61 190 are forged with polished head and handles plastic coated for added grip and a comfortable grip.

Specification Length 190mm 7. 12in. Cutting Capacities Multi-Stranded Cable 7. 0mm Wire Rope 5. 0mm Medium Hard Wire 4. 0mm amp Piano Wire 2. 5mm.

The 28 in. handle on these cable cutters gives you the leverage to cut through tough wires, cables and wire ropes. The rubber grips help reduce hand fatigue so you can work longer. Lightweight and strong, these cable cutters are ideal for handling a variety of cutting jobs.

KNIPEX Tools is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional pliers since 1882. KNIPEX Pliers, Cutters, Insulated Tools and other products have been the tools of choice for Professional Tradesmen and end users who are serious about their hand tools and demand industrial quality.

KNIPEX Tools are made from start to finish utilizing the highest quality materials. Based in Germany, KNIPEX Tools are German engineered to produce a tool unmatched in the industry in terms of features, comfort, design and performance.

Specially optimized for precise cutting of tire cord, wire ropes up to Ø 2 mm and for cables up to Ø 2 mm. Ergonomic due to light weight and practical opening limit. Up to 30% less effort required compared to wire rope cutters of the same length Double-bearing, through-hole joint for high stability.

With two crimping dies for end caps on Bowden cable sheaths and end ferrules for traction cables. Pliers with tether attachment point for mounting a fall protection. Handles with multi-component grips.

Wire Rope Cutter forged head polished, handles plastic coated For medium hard wire up to 6 mmdia. , e. g. Bowden cords, but also for cables and steel rods. With opening spring and locking device. Cutting edges additionally induction-hardened.

Special blade geometry prevents the wire rope fanning out. For hard wire ropes, also suitable for cables and round steel. With crimping functions e. g. for bicycle Bowden sheath and end caps and Bowden cable bush.

Precise, smoothly-operating screw joint. Opening spring in the joint, protected and captive. With locking device.

The KNIPEX Ratchet Cable Cutter for cut up to 500 MCM copper and aluminum single conductors as well as multiple stranded cables. Not suitable for steel wire and wire ropes. Precision ground, hardened blades provides a clean and smooth cut without crushing and deformation.

1-handed operation using the ratchet principle. Little hand force required due to very high transmission ratio. 2-stage ratchet drive for easy cutting. Simple handling as a result of low weight and compact design can be used even in confined areas.

Made of high-grade special tools steel, forged and oil-hardened.

This Clauss 20013 7″ Wire Cutter is the perfect tool for cutting soft wire. It has superior hardened edges and an action spring that give you superior control when you are working with wire. The hot forged wire cutter is designed to provide high performance in any situation.

The shear cut allows you to make quick, clean cuts in cable and wire rope of 5/64″. With a yellow vinyl covered handle, this wire cutter has an overall length of 7 in. and cutting capacity of 1/8″ for copper and aluminum cable as well as 1/16″ for ACSR cable.

This Clauss Wire Cutter is the ideal tool for keeping your cables and wires organised and ready to use at all times.

Expert Quality, forged head, body and handles with plastic coated handles. Captive opening spring in the joint and the jaw geometry prevents wire rope from fanning out. Also suitable for cable and small diameter round steel.

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Wiha 32927 insulated cable cutters with cushion grip handles and induction hardened jaws. Wiha premium CVM tool steel.