Help needed looking for compact side cutters say under 5”

[GophersGarage]

Thanks all


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[lardy1]

Tekton as well as others offer mini pliers in all kinds of configurations. An eBay search would show you some options.

 

[bwringer]

Whatchya cutting?

For electronickalish stuff (copper, zip ties, wire, not hard steel wire or stuff like that), I'm a fan of the Hakko Micro Cutters. You can get them for around $5 a pair. I have several scattered throughout my usual environs so that they're always handy.

Quality per dollar for Hakko is amazing. There are more expensive options, of course, and I'm sure several folks will be along shortly to tell you only a barbarian would use anything less than an artisinal $60 pair made by Keebler Elves in an enchanted forest.

 

[GophersGarage]

Just for my edc pouch

I see knipex has some too

Looking for quality

Knipex 125mm are around 50 Canadian


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[bwringer]

... I'm sure several folks will be along shortly to tell you only a barbarian would use anything less than an artisinal $60 pair made by Keebler Elves in an enchanted forest.

...Knipex 125mm are around 50 Canadian

Well, that didn't take long.

 

[GophersGarage]

 

[Rabid Badger]

I am just tried of supporting China


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The Hakko's are made in Italy. If you're looking to cut steel pick up a pair of these:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Swanstrom-M403C-ESD-Safe-Small-Carbide-Tapered-Fine-Tip-Medical-Device-Cutter/202861954816

 

[KnurledNut]

Check out Klein D245-5.
Also Proto J285G.

 

[GophersGarage]

Thank you I will


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[four.cycle]

https://proamericatools.com/

Bowers Tool (on Ebay) carries a good selection of the full-size models, but he doesn't offer the miniature stuff.



(* they are NOT made in China *)

 

[Rural Pundit]

Xcelite

 

[PhysicsDude]

There are a few different styles. Most small cutters are flush cutters, but you can get some that are basically the same as larger cutters but smaller, that will handle bigger material.

My brand of choice is Knipex, and they have a great variety available. Tekton will work too if you're looking for something a little cheaper.

Knipex Super Knips are my first choice. I have a set in my work bag and use them often.

The Knipex 70 61 125 cutters are more heavy duty, have a larger cutting head, and aren't flush cuts. They're also cheaper.

 

[mr.lemons]

Tsunoda make some nice small cutters. Made in Japan.

Tsunoda 4 inch
https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=tsunoda+4+inch&ref=nb_sb_noss

Tsunoda 5 inch
https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=tsunoda+5+inch&ref=nb_sb_noss

 

[Oil leak]

Not 5", but my Snap On 86BCP 6" are great. I have large hands so small handles don't work well for me.

 

[Stephenw]

Channel Lock...

4"
https://amzn.to/2IqbSbq

 

[GophersGarage]

Channel Lock...



4"

https://amzn.to/2IqbSbq

I never knew they made that small
Cool


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[GophersGarage]

There are a few different styles. Most small cutters are flush cutters, but you can get some that are basically the same as larger cutters but smaller, that will handle bigger material.



My brand of choice is Knipex, and they have a great variety available. Tekton will work too if you're looking for something a little cheaper.



Knipex Super Knips are my first choice. I have a set in my work bag and use them often.



The Knipex 70 61 125 cutters are more heavy duty, have a larger cutting head, and aren't flush cuts. They're also cheaper.

I think the more HD versions are better then flush cutters for General edc use


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[GophersGarage]

They have them available separately or sold as a set like this:



https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0TE5E7/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Don’t give me more tool
Ideas lol no room[emoji3]

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[GophersGarage]

I think I narrowed it down thanks to you guys my options

I like channel lock but I see them in 4” not 5”


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