
Top-rated products in the Side-cutting pliers category
Here's a ranking of the top rated products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Knipex Electronic Super Knips
Electronic Super Knips. Precision pliers for ultra fine cutting work, e. g. in electronics and fine mechanics Ground, very sharp cutting edges without bevel Precisely shaped tips cut wires close to a surface from Ø 0.2 mm Shear cut with controlled micro cutting edge misalignment for the most precise cutting of even the thinnest of wires and for a long service life Extremely smooth movement for minimum operator fatigue With opening spring and opening limiter. . Capacity half-moon Capacity in square millimetres Square drive Capacity square Capacity step-like square Capacity triangular Clamping width hexagon Clamping width round Clamping width square Clamping width

2. Knipex Electricians' Shears
Electricians' Shears. Precision finish with micro-toothing for a clean, non-slip cut Handles with multi-component grips, fibreglass-reinforced Cutting edges made from stainless steel, hardness of cutting edges 56 HRC With plastic belt pouch. Capacity half-moon Capacity in square millimetresCapacity in square millimetres 6 mm² Square drive Capacity square Capacity step-like square Capacity triangular Clamping width hexagon Clamping width round Clamping width square Clamping width

3. Knipex Diagonal Cutter
Side cutter. The indispensable side cutter for versatile use. High-quality material and precise workmanship ensure a long service life. Precision cutting for soft and hard wire. Clean cuts on thin copper wires, even at the cutting tips. Slim head shape for use in hard-to-reach work areas. Capacity for half-moon, capacity in mm², square connection capacity, square capacity, step square capacity, triangular clamping range, hexagonal clamping range, round clamping range, square clamping span.

4. Park Tool Cn-10
The CN-10 is made of cold-forged, heat-treated steel and features exceptionally sharp and precise blades. The anatomically shaped handles fit perfectly in the hand. It is equipped with an integrated clamp for pull caps and a former for sleeve ends and end caps. Caution: The CN-10 must not be used for spokes under any circumstances.

5. Knipex Cable Shears
Cable shears for cutting copper and aluminium single conductors as well as multiple stranded cables. Clean and smooth cut without crushing and deformation. Not suitable for steel wire and hard drawn copper conductors. Precision-ground, hardened blades with guard. Adjustable bolted joint and self-retaining screw. Capacity half-moon, capacity in square millimetres, square drive capacity, capacity step-like square, capacity triangular, clamping width hexagon, clamping width round, clamping width square.

6. Knipex CoBolt
The Knipex CoBolt features precise cutting edges designed for soft, hard, and piano wires. It cuts bolts, nails, rivets, and more with a diameter of up to 5.2 mm. The efficient joint design ensures exceptional cutting performance with minimal effort. The cutting edges are additionally induction-hardened, with a cutting edge hardness of approximately 64 HRC.

7. Knipex Electronic Super Knips 78 71 125
78 71 125 Electronic Super Knips are precision pliers designed for ultra-fine cutting work, ideal for electronics and fine mechanics. They feature ground, very sharp cutting edges without bevels. The precisely shaped tips allow for cutting wires close to a surface from a diameter of 0.2 mm. The shear cut is designed with controlled micro cutting edge misalignment for the most precise cutting of even the thinnest wires, ensuring a long service life. The joint is secured with a stainless steel rivet, providing extremely smooth movement to minimize operator fatigue. These pliers come with an opening spring and opening limiter, along with a lead catcher to prevent uncontrolled loss of cut wire ends. The cutting edges are additionally induction-hardened, with a cutting edge hardness of approximately 64 HRC. Made from special tool steel and burnished, the specifications include:
- Cutting capacities for medium hard wire (diameter): Ø 1.2 mm
- Cutting capacities for soft wire (diameter): Ø 0.2 – 1.6 mm
- Head width (A): 13.5 mm.

8. Knipex Electronic Super Knips VDE
Electronic Super Knips VDE VDE-tested precision pliers for ultra fine cutting work, e.g. in electronics and fine mechanics Complete your set of VDE-tools..Ground, very sharp cutting edges without bevel Shear cut with controlled micro cutting edge misalignment for the most precise cutting of even the thinnest of wires and for a long service life Precisely shaped tips cut wires close to a surface from Ø 0.2 mm Joint with stainless steel rivet With opening spring and opening limiter Cutting edge hardness approx. 54 HRC. . Capacity half-moon Capacity in square millimetres Square drive Capacity square Capacity step-like square Capacity triangular Clamping width hexagon Clamping width round Clamping width square Clamping width

9. Stanley Tin snips
The Stanley FatMax sheet metal shear 2-14-563 features narrow jaws and cuts straight. The double joint ensures high cutting performance. This shear is also suitable for cutting aluminum, PVC sheet, wire mesh, leather, copper, and plastic.
- Serrated blades prevent slipping while cutting.
- Forged construction from high-alloy steel (chrome-molybdenum) for strength and cutting durability.
- One-handed, automatic release by squeezing the handles.
- Handles made from two materials for a comfortable and secure grip.
- Cuts up to 18 gauge mild steel from 0.7 to 1.2 mm.
- Length: 250 mm.

10. Knipex Bolt cutters 71 72 460
Bolt cutter with a cutting capacity of up to 48 HRC hardness. Robust blades, additionally inductively hardened, with a blade hardness of approximately 62 HRC. Forged stop with a comfortable damper. Good accessibility due to a very flat head and joint area. The handles are ergonomically angled for fatigue-free work. Durable and very grippy two-color multi-component covers. Precise adjustment (12-fold) and re-adjustment via eccentric screws. High cutting performance with low effort due to optimal coordination of cutting angle and gear ratio. The blade head is screwed on and replaceable.
- Cutting capacity up to 48 HRC hardness
- Robust blades additionally inductively hardened, blade hardness approx. 62 HRC
- Forged stop with a comfortable damper
- Good accessibility due to very flat head and joint area
- Handles ergonomically angled for fatigue-free work
- Durable and very grippy two-color multi-component covers
- Precise adjustment (12-fold) and re-adjustment via eccentric screws
- High cutting performance with low effort due to optimal coordination of cutting angle and gear ratio
- Screwed blade head, replaceable
- HRC 19: Ø 8 mm
- HRC 40: Ø 6 mm
- HRC 48: Ø 5 mm
- Blade length: 30 mm
- Head thickness: 33 mm.
