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Ideal Cable Cutters


Cutters are handheld tools designed for cutting cables and wires along with a variety of other materials such as metals and plastics. Wire cutters typically consist of two levers connected closer to one end by a fulcrum, with the shorter end forming the jaw.

### Types of Cutters

Cutters can be defined by the way they cut or what they cut. Some popular types include the following:

**Side Cutters:** [Side Cutters](https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/hand-tools/pliers-cutters/cutters/?applied-dimensions=4290253223) also known as diagonal cutters or side cutting pliers have cutting blades which are set at an angle to the handles

**Oblique Cutters:** [Oblique Cutters](https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/hand-tools/pliers-cutters/cutters/?applied-dimensions=4290253222) have an angled head or cutting edge allowing them to access tight spaces

**Cable Cutters:** [Cable Cutters](https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/hand-tools/pliers-cutters/cutters/?applied-dimensions=4290253221) or cable shears are designed to cut larger and tougher cables

**Ratchet Cable Cutters:** [Ratchet Cable Cutters](https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/hand-tools/pliers-cutters/cutters/?applied-dimensions=4290253218) have an inbuilt ratcheting mechanism to aid cutting

**Flush Cutters:** [Flush Cutters](https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/hand-tools/pliers-cutters/cutters/?applied-dimensions=4290235612,4290235616,4290235618,4291227027,4293427495) have cutting edges that are designed to cut materials flush with the surface

**Air Cutters:** [Air Cutters](https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/power-tools-soldering-welding/air-tools/air-chisels-air-hammers-needle-scalers/?applied-dimensions=4290250412) or pneumatic cutters are powered by compressed air

**Insulated Cutters:** [Insulated Cutters](https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/hand-tools/pliers-cutters/cutters/?applied-dimensions=4294379813) or electrician wire cutters meet VDE safety requirements that protect against electric shock

Cutters are available from a wide range of leading suppliers including [Knipex Cutters](https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/hand-tools/pliers-cutters/cutters/?applied-dimensions=4294965843) and [CK Cutters](https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/hand-tools/pliers-cutters/cutters/?applied-dimensions=4294966852)

See also [Pincers](https://uk.rs-online.com/web/c/hand-tools/pliers-cutters/pincers/)



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