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The 7 Best Side Cutters – Guide

SaleComparison winner of the editors Hakko-CHP-170 Micro Cutter - Red

The 7 Best Side Cutters – Guide

A side cutter can make your everyday work much easier. Solid cables and wires are easy to cut, which is often the case at home. There are different types represented so that some things must be considered. Our checklist and product recommendations will help you and facilitate the search.

Side Cutter Checklist

Intended Use
  • Standard side cutters with a length of 10 to 20 centimeters are suitable for cutting metal wires, cables or rods with a circumference of 1 to 4 millimeters.
  • Precision or mini side cutters with a length of up to 10 centimeters are ideal for precision work or model making, allowing you to cut wires and cables with a circumference of less than one millimeter.
  • A power side cutter with a length of more than 20 centimeters is suitable if you want to cut cables or wires with a circumference of more than 4 millimeters.
  • If you want to solder the wires or cables again afterwards, a side cutter with a bevel is useful, as this bevels the interfaces.
Quality
  • The side cutter must fit well and securely in your hand so that it does not slip when you are working.
  • The cutting surface of the side cutter should be extra hardened, so that the side cutter delivers good cutting results in the long term.
  • An optimal quality of workmanship of the handle and cutting surfaces is important for the longevity of the tool.
Safety
  • When working on electrical or electronic devices, you should use an ESD side c utter, which does not transfer the electrostatic charge to electronic components and thus protects against overvoltage.
  • When working on live components, use a VDE side c utter with specially insulated handles that protect against electric shock at voltages up to 1000 volts.

We have compiled the best and most interesting side cutters. You can find the list with our product recommendations here.

Tip: You can find more tools in our guide to screw clamps.

The Best Sellers Of Side Cutters

In a list of bestsellers we have compiled the most popular side cutters for you.

# Preview Product
1 IGAN-P6 6-inch Ultra Sharp & Powerful Side Cutter Clippers with Longer Flush Cutting Edge, Ideal Wire Snips for Crafting, Floral, Electrical & Any Clean Cut Needs IGAN-P6 6-inch Ultra Sharp & Powerful Side Cutter Clippers with Longer Flush Cutting Edge, Ideal...
2 Hakko-CHP-170 Micro Cutter - Red Hakko-CHP-170 Micro Cutter - Red
3 KATA 2-Pack Micro Wire Cutter, Precision Electronics Flush Cutter and Side Cutting pliers, Clean Cut for Model, Jewelry, Model Kits KATA 2-Pack Micro Wire Cutter, Precision Electronics Flush Cutter and Side Cutting pliers, Clean Cut...
4 CRAFTSMAN CMHT81647 7-in. Diagonal Pliers CRAFTSMAN CMHT81647 7-in. Diagonal Pliers
5 IRWIN VISE-GRIP Diagonal Cutting Pliers, 8-Inch (2078308) IRWIN VISE-GRIP Diagonal Cutting Pliers, 8-Inch (2078308)
6 Klein Tools D275-5 Pliers, Diagonal Cutting Pliers with Precision Flush Cutter is Light and Ultra-Slim for Work in Confined Areas, 5-Inch Klein Tools D275-5 Pliers, Diagonal Cutting Pliers with Precision Flush Cutter is Light and...
7 KNIPEX - 74 01 160 Tools - High Leverage Diagonal Cutters (7401160) KNIPEX - 74 01 160 Tools - High Leverage Diagonal Cutters (7401160)
8 CRAFTSMAN Pliers, Electrical 6-in. Diagonal (CMHT81646) CRAFTSMAN Pliers, Electrical 6-in. Diagonal (CMHT81646)
9 Klein Tools D248-8 Pliers, Diagonal Cutting Multi-Purpose Pliers with Angled Head, High-Leverage Design, and Short Jaw, 8-Inch Klein Tools D248-8 Pliers, Diagonal Cutting Multi-Purpose Pliers with Angled Head, High-Leverage...
10 IGAN-330 Wire Flush Cutters, Electronic Model Sprue Clippers, Ultra Sharp and Precision CR-V Side nippers, Ideal for Clean Cut and Precision Cutting Needs IGAN-330 Wire Flush Cutters, Electronic Model Sprue Clippers, Ultra Sharp and Precision CR-V Side...
11 HongWay 5pcs Micro Flush Cutters, Wire Cutter with Internal Spring, Diagonal Cutters for Electronics, Heating Wire, Model Sprue, Soft Copper Wire Snips, 5 inches, Yellow HongWay 5pcs Micro Flush Cutters, Wire Cutter with Internal Spring, Diagonal Cutters for...
12 DEWALT DWHT70275 Compound Action Diagonal Cutters , Black 9.7 in DEWALT DWHT70275 Compound Action Diagonal Cutters , Black 9.7 in
13 KNIPEX - 74 01 200 Tools - High Leverage Diagonal Cutters (7401200) KNIPEX - 74 01 200 Tools - High Leverage Diagonal Cutters (7401200)
14 GEARWRENCH PivotForce™ Diagonal Cutting Compound Action Pliers, 8' - 82120 GEARWRENCH PivotForce™ Diagonal Cutting Compound Action Pliers, 8" - 82120
15 Crescent 8' Pro Series Diagonal Compound Action Dual Material Cutting Pliers - PS5429C Crescent 8" Pro Series Diagonal Compound Action Dual Material Cutting Pliers - PS5429C
16 Mr. Pen- Wire Cutter, 6 Inch, Wire Cutters, Diagonal Wire Cutters, Flush Cutter, Nippers, Side Cutters, Flush Cutters, Diagonal Cutter, Cutting Pliers, Floral Wire Cutter, Wire Pliers Mr. Pen- Wire Cutter, 6 Inch, Wire Cutters, Diagonal Wire Cutters, Flush Cutter, Nippers, Side...
17 KNIPEX Diagonal Cut KNIPEX Diagonal Cut
18 Wire Cutters, Small Side Cutters for Crafts, Flush Cutting Pliers for Jewelry Making, Floral Wire Cutters for Artificial Flowers, Zip Tie Cutters for Cable Tie, Wire Cutting Tool for Guitar Strings Wire Cutters, Small Side Cutters for Crafts, Flush Cutting Pliers for Jewelry Making, Floral Wire...
19 Southwire - 58289440 Tools & Equipment DCP8D 8-Inch High-Leverage Diagonal Cutting Pliers with Dipped Handles Southwire - 58289440 Tools & Equipment DCP8D 8-Inch High-Leverage Diagonal Cutting Pliers with...
20 BOOSDEN Wire Cutter,6.5 inch Side Cutters,Spring Loaded Wire Cutters for Crafting,Flush Cutter,Ultra Sharp for Jewelry Making,Flush Cut Pliers,Dikes Wire Cutters,Floral Wire Cutter,Snips BOOSDEN Wire Cutter,6.5 inch Side Cutters,Spring Loaded Wire Cutters for Crafting,Flush Cutter,Ultra...

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Current Offers Of Side Cutters

You can find the best current offers on side cutters in this list.

SaleBestseller Nr. 1
Hakko-CHP-170 Micro Cutter - Red
Hakko-CHP-170 Micro Cutter - Red
21-degree; 2.5mm heat-treated carbon steel construction provides durability and long life
$7.62 −28% Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller Nr. 2
CRAFTSMAN CMHT81647 7-in. Diagonal Pliers
CRAFTSMAN CMHT81647 7-in. Diagonal Pliers
COMFORT AND CONTROL: Multi-zone bi-material grips; INDUCTION HARDENED: Cutting edges stay sharper longer
$11.16 −11% Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller Nr. 3
IRWIN VISE-GRIP Diagonal Cutting Pliers, 8-Inch (2078308)
IRWIN VISE-GRIP Diagonal Cutting Pliers, 8-Inch (2078308)
Durable nickel chromium steel construction; ProTouch grips provide extra comfort and reduces hand fatigue
$14.99 −9% Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller Nr. 4
Klein Tools D275-5 Pliers, Diagonal Cutting Pliers with Precision Flush Cutter is Light and Ultra-Slim for Work in Confined Areas, 5-Inch
Klein Tools D275-5 Pliers, Diagonal Cutting Pliers with Precision Flush Cutter is Light and Ultra-Slim for Work in Confined Areas, 5-Inch
PRECISE CUTTING: Reduce cutting effort and minimize fly-off with the pinch cutting feature
$14.12 −8% Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller Nr. 5
KNIPEX - 74 01 160 Tools - High Leverage Diagonal Cutters (7401160)
KNIPEX - 74 01 160 Tools - High Leverage Diagonal Cutters (7401160)
High Leverage Diagonal Cut; High Leverage Diagonal Cut; High Leverage Diagonal Cut; High Leverage Diagonal Cut
$49.24 −43% Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller Nr. 6
CRAFTSMAN Pliers, Electrical 6-in. Diagonal (CMHT81646)
CRAFTSMAN Pliers, Electrical 6-in. Diagonal (CMHT81646)
COMFORT AND CONTROL: Multi-zone bi-material grips; INDUCTION HARDENED: Cutting edges stay sharper longer
$9.37 −26% Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller Nr. 9
SaleBestseller Nr. 10
KNIPEX - 74 01 200 Tools - High Leverage Diagonal Cutters (7401200)
KNIPEX - 74 01 200 Tools - High Leverage Diagonal Cutters (7401200)
Precision Grade Performance Tools; The Number 1 Choice Of Tradesman Worldwide; Comfortable In Use And Quality Assured Design
$53.92 −50% Amazon Prime

FAQ About Side Cutters

What is a side cutter?

A side cutter is a tool for cutting sturdy cables, wires or similar. It resembles the image of pliers and is very useful in everyday life.

What does a side cutter look like?

A side cutter looks like pliers for cutting hard, thin objects. It has a short cutting surface at the front and two handles otherwise.

What do you do with a side cutter?

A side cutter is used to cut cables or wires. It can greatly facilitate work in everyday life or electrical field.

Which side cutter?

Side cutters from Knipex or Orbis do very well in the reviews and are recommended.

What does a side cutter cost?

You can buy a side cutter for as little as €4. However, some models cost over 30 €.

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