Hey guys, I just noticed I left my blue point diagonal cutters at a job site last friday, I really need top replace them asap, the snap on guy stops by tomorrow, so should I just get some from him or get something else? I was also looking at channellock because theyre affordable and made on usa, any suggestions would be appreciated
Diagonal cutters, snap on or channellock?
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If you get Snap-On try to get ones that say USA on them. A lot of their newest ones don't. I know they say they are still made here but it's cool if it says so right on the tool. I know most here would say Channel Lock is the way to go but most of mine are NWS or Knipex.
jzt
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My suggestion - Knipex.
Good to know, I'll check that for sure of I go with snap on, Ive seen the knotted ones at sears and they look really good, how would you say those compare to snap on a far as quality? And if I'm not mistaken those are made in germany right?
Depends on what you're cutting. I like knipex a little more than my snap-ons, but I use them for cutting stainless safety wire. It saying USA on it will not effect the performance of the tool, I SWEAR!
The craftsmans will not even come close to matching the quality of knipex/snap-on, but they do sell knipex at sears.
The craftsmans will not even come close to matching the quality of knipex/snap-on, but they do sell knipex at sears.
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Knipex 8" with the comfort grips at Lowes. I've had the SO ones.. 47CF or some jazz. It was OK. I've also had 7/8" CL's as well.. they're OK as well. They cut stuff. But honestly the Knipex FELT the best and cut really well too! The edges on all of the cutters i've had from them were lined up. And I don't mean "kinda". I mean they were great.. fun to own and use. And not that pricey either!
Well I work on heavy equipment and build hydraulic hoses, so I use them a lot for zip ties on the hoses and metal spring guard to protect them, sometimes to cut the actual hoses too, when I can get a hack saw in there
concealer404
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Crescent makes some diagonals that cut through anything like butter. "Compound action" is what they're calling it. They're 100% ridiculous and awesome.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_316337-273-...cent&pl=1¤tURL=?Ntt=crescent&facetInfo=
I have a set of Knipexs as well, and quite honestly, the Crescents make them look dumb.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_316337-273-...cent&pl=1¤tURL=?Ntt=crescent&facetInfo=
I have a set of Knipexs as well, and quite honestly, the Crescents make them look dumb.
metaleltr
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I have those in diagonal,needle nose and linesman. Great pliers, excellent fit and finish. All of them can cut through a 16 penny nail, only squeezing with one hand!
Brownsfan
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I own Snap On and Channellock. The Snap On cut through ANYTHING. The grips are much more comfortable if you use them a lot. Quality wise you can't go wrong with either. Knipex seems to be some of the best as well. I own the "plier wrench" from them and they are great. I just cant justify buying more diagonals from them right now.
'04 Cummins
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I prefer Klein 2000 series angle heads: http://www.service.kleintools.com/Tools/PRD/Category/High-Leverage%20Diagonal-Cutting%20Pliers%20-%20Angled%20Head%20PLIERS-DIAGONAL-HLANGHEAD/Product/J2000-48 or http://www.service.kleintools.com/Tools/PRD/Category/High-Leverage%20Diagonal-Cutting%20Pliers%20-%20Angled%20Head%20PLIERS-DIAGONAL-HLANGHEAD/Product/D2000-48
HD or you local electrical supply house will have them.
HD or you local electrical supply house will have them.
rlitman
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For diagonal cutters, I have Channellock (they hardly ever leave the drawer), Snap On (they feel a little better than the Channellock, but they never leave the drawer), and my favorite pair is from Proto.
For the smaller cutters (and flush cutters) nobody can touch Lindstrom.
If I had none, and was going to buy a set today, it would be Knipex.
For the smaller cutters (and flush cutters) nobody can touch Lindstrom.
If I had none, and was going to buy a set today, it would be Knipex.
redwrench60
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It depends, you gonna keep leaving them behind on jobsites? If so get the less expensive ones. 
It depends, you gonna keep leaving them behind on jobsites? If so get the less expensive ones.
Hahaha, thats exactly what my wife said
Where cani get these? i dont remember seeing them at sears, the ones i saw were black and red, im going to check them out tonight along with the crecents at sears.
concealer404
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Sears may not stock those handles at stores. I know mine doesn't. But then again, most of them don't stock ANY Knipex at all.
BrokewrenchLS1
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Channellock or NWS.
rjohnson
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Honestly I have Knipex, Channellock, and Snap-on and love all three. If I were you, I would go Channellock or Snap-on since Knipex is probably going to be hard to warranty, and Channellock are probably the cheapest and I have an old pair in my truck that still cut great, so I vote Channellock, the most bang for your buck.
Thata a good point, have any of you guys had to warranty knipex?
jeffmoss26
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I used Klein for a long time, still have several pairs of diagonal cutters...but I really like my Snap-on 87CF. Channellock cutters are not bad either...guess it depends what you want to spend.
On these I want to get whatever is the best because I used them a lot, as long as the price is not ridiculous, i know the snap on are around $40-50, I'm willing to pay that as long as I know Im getting the best, I just saw the knipex for $22 at sears.com, and everybody seems to really like them, so I'll be heading there in a little bit to check them out
I have never warrantied diagonal cutters. I would imagine to warranty knipex, bring it back to sears. Easy enough. I think any company would be simple. Matco can also warranty knipex, I believe. At least someone at work did through them.
rkevins
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we use Klein at work and I have a pair or klein D2000 that are around 17-18 years old the are supposed to cut anything you are man enough to cut.
shampoop
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I have some channellocks and snapon's 87CF cutters. Where the 87CF's really excel imo, is that you can cut through anything with short non-compound action cutters. They are super beefy and fat so they're not very good for flush cutting or pulling cotter pins.
Do you have a Lowes nearby? They keep the Knipex in the electrical department.
bart1
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These NWS are my best ones.
canuckian
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I'm a huge fan of the NWS fantastico cutters. I have a Set of knipex x-cuts on the way from Ash so I may be a knipex convert soon!
I also have snap on and channel lock cutters. The channel lock is by far the best for the money and tough as nails. Of the snap on's, I like the older version mores than the newer version.
I also have snap on and channel lock cutters. The channel lock is by far the best for the money and tough as nails. Of the snap on's, I like the older version mores than the newer version.
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I just got back from sears, I had decided to get the 8" knnipex ones for $22 but then I saw they had 10" ones, so i got those for $35, they look really good quality and i know will com in handy for hard to reach spots, i struggled sometimes with the 8" blue points I had. overall I'm happy with them so far, we'll see once I start using them. I tried to post some pictures but couldnt figure out how to do it, it says theyre too big....
kngelv
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I like Klein, Knipex and Channellock. I own and use all three. I was given a brand new pair of Proto diagonal cutters along with Proto linesman pliers. They are, without a doubt, the worst I have ever used. The Proto diagonals are beyond stiff and do a crappy job of cutting. I had to cut 28 zip ties in a machine panel and only had the Proto's. I had to use two hands to open and close them. It felt like I was using hedge trimmers. Utter junk. I'm fine with their wrenches, ratchets and sockets, but these cutters are ridiculously bad. Stay far away.
James
HandyManny
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Go with Channellock, they are a much better **** and much more affordable too.