C.K Tools OR Knipex OR NWS

[UNG]

I bought a pair of NWS cutters a few years back and don't rate them other than as very poor quality they are ready for the bin when unbranded cutters I have had for 5 - 10 years are still doing the job

 

[Dustydazzler]

I bought a pair of NWS cutters a few years back and don't rate them other than as very poor quality they are ready for the bin when unbranded cutters I have had for 5 - 10 years are still doing the job

in that case I wonder if Nws has cheapened down their products in recent years

I have an old pair of nws high leverage cutters I brought about 15 years back and have used them to cut everything from cable to steel capping and they are still fine

 

[SparkySy]

I like the draper expert ergo's and Knipex installation pliers and Bacho too they are a all great cutters! I used to love CK cutters a few years back but the cutting edge just doesn't seem to last as well as it used to. I couldn't get on with the NWS cutters at all! what I don't understand is why they put the stripping notches in the back of the side cutters where I would usually cut cable as that is the point with the most achievable force!

 

[Dustydazzler]

I like the draper expert ergo's and Knipex installation pliers and Bacho too they are a all great cutters! I used to love CK cutters a few years back but the cutting edge just doesn't seem to last as well as it used to. I couldn't get on with the NWS cutters at all! what I don't understand is why they put the stripping notches in the back of the side cutters where I would usually cut cable as that is the point with the most achievable force!

the combicutters with the little notches I really liked the idea of and bought a pair for £30 off Amazon but like you say the position of the notches is poorly thought out , being at the back edge of the cutters. If it were at the front it would be much better.
not sure about the modern c.k brand , my dads old high leverage side cutters are brilliant they cut a 4mm box screw like a knife through butter. He uses this type for pretty much his entire career on the tools

CK CLASSIC HIGH LEVERAGE DIAGONAL SIDE CUTTERS 180MM 7" - T3627B 7 | eBay

High leverage design with induction hardened and precision ground cutting edges for smooth cutting performance.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[SparkySy]

Yeah those are the sort @Dustydazzler
I like the idea of them just not at the back of the cutters, the draper ergo's are well thought out and don't have the notches at the back so I'm on them now! I do have a pair of Knipex side cutters with no notches that I have had for about 5 years and are still as good as when I bought them just a lot looser, the older stuff was much better quality steel imho!

 

[Lister1987]

Unrelated but these may be of interest; poor man's version of the Knipex install pliers

VILLCASE Multifunctional Electrician Pliers Electrical Wire Stripping Tool Long Nose Pliers Red Wire Stripper Cable Crimpers Cutters: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders. Shop VILLCASE Multifunctional Electrician Pliers Electrical Wire Stripping Tool Long Nose Pliers Red Wire Stripper Cable Crimpers Cutters.

www.amazon.co.uk

 

[nicebutdim]

Unrelated but these may be of interest; poor man's version of the Knipex install pliers

VILLCASE Multifunctional Electrician Pliers Electrical Wire Stripping Tool Long Nose Pliers Red Wire Stripper Cable Crimpers Cutters: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders. Shop VILLCASE Multifunctional Electrician Pliers Electrical Wire Stripping Tool Long Nose Pliers Red Wire Stripper Cable Crimpers Cutters.

www.amazon.co.uk

That Amazon listing makes no mention of insulation or compliance with any standards.

 

[Lister1987]

That Amazon listing makes no mention of insulation or compliance with any standards.

Which is why I made no mention of VDE in the post, that said you can get a Knipex model with no VDE protection so horses for courses really