Sidecutters

jamesBoater · Apr 8, 2013

Which sidecutters do you use, i ask as i bought a pair of Bahco high leaverage cutters a few months back which now seize up constantly pretty poor for the money they cost (£30), just wondering if anyone has a favourite brand they have found good a reliable?

thanks james

shanky887614 · Apr 9, 2013

ive had this pair for over a year now, wiha side cutters, still sharp and cut pins etc fine, there like the bnq snips, people tend not to knick them as there less common

Wiha Z12018006 Side Cutters Professional Electric 180 mm: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

if people knick your tools, why do you lend them out?

Marvo · Apr 9, 2013

VoltzElectrical said:
knipex every time.
Knipex 7402160 High Leverage Diagonal Cutters Multi Component Comfort Grip: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools
Knipex 9526165 Cable Shears Return Spring 165 mm VDE 1000 Volt: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

The second ones are the nuts.

I've got both and can say, it they ever break, or get nicked, they're all I would consider again.

I followed a link to a related ad here. Are Draper and Knipex related to each other?

AA410 · Apr 9, 2013

Cant beat a good pair of Elliot Lucas had mine for years

VoltzElectrical · Apr 9, 2013

Not sure, but don't think so. I checked my link and it's to the Knipex ones.

I have to say, I adore my sprung cable shears.

Also, I don;t really understand people bemoaning spending a few quid on basic tools that are constantly used. Have you seen the price on good quality tools used by mechanics?

I LOVE tools, and don't mind a bit spending on good quality ones that are a joy to use and make the job so much easier and rewarding.

GLENNSPARK · Apr 9, 2013

draper expert are knipex under a different name i think...

Marvo · Apr 9, 2013

GLENNSPARK said:
draper expert are knipex under a different name i think...

That's what I wondered when I saw the advert. I had no idea they are the same, weird, I have a few draper tools around somewhere and they look nothing like Knipex.

GLENNSPARK · Apr 9, 2013

Marvo said:
That's what I wondered when I saw the advert. I had no idea they are the same, weird, I have a few draper tools around somewhere and they look nothing like Knipex.

well...i`m always suspicious of something that doesn`t appear `right`...it generally isn`t...
or stuff thats `too cheap`...its usually a load of turd...

ayjay · Apr 9, 2013

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Sparkymark123 · Apr 9, 2013

Knippex for me, never had a pair stolen yet! Must work on friendlier sites than some of you guys!

Andy78 · Apr 9, 2013

I have a pair of knipex and feel spoiled when I use them. Doesn't have to be a bank breaker though. Got mine from FFX tools.

Knipex KPX7006160 4003773011774 Diagonal Cutting Pliers VDE 70 06 160