Any recommendations for some cable shears?

[HappyHippyDad]

I want to be able to cut through tails more easily. At present I am nibbling away at them with my side cutters which takes time and also doesn't leave a very clean cut.

I borrowed the builders cable shears and they literally just sliced though 16mm tails quickly and neatly. I have a set of bolt cutters but these are too big so I was looking for any recommendations on a set of cable shears?

Cheers all

 

[ChrisElectrical88]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/KNIPEX-95-...11&hvtargid=pla-422663569583&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

They will breeze through up to 25mm. I have had the yellow and red handle ones 10 years but cant seem to find them

 

[ruston]

I have CK and Knipex , both cut effortlessly

 

[buzzlightyear]

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Spear & Jackson W213 Razorsharp Telescopic Ratchet Anvil Lopper
price£25.00 £54.49 use those every day LoL.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/KNIPEX-95-...11&hvtargid=pla-422663569583&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

They will breeze through up to 25mm. I have had the yellow and red handle ones 10 years but cant seem to find them

I did see those but they just didn't look very big. Not very long or a wide mouth to get 25mm in. Do they definitely cut 25mm? These look bigger as if they would do the job better.. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yato-YT-1969-YATO-Cable-Cutter/dp/B008YN40D8

I have CK and Knipex , both cut effortlessly

Could you post a link to them please Ruston?

 

[Dobes_88]

Knipex installation pliers breeze through 25mm tails and have a lot more functions that are useful - I wouldn't do without them now.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/KNIPEX-13-...s=gateway&sprefix=knipex+insta,diy,249&sr=8-2

 

[ferg]

CK Cable Shears 210mm - https://www.test-meter.co.uk/ck-cable-cutter-shears-210mm/

Those are the ones I use or at least they look very similar.

 

[telectrix]

i got 2 pairs of these. cuts 25mm like butter, and cheap as chips.
9” Heavy Duty Cable Wire Cutter Shears Pliers 1617 Location In Warehouse= 818 | eBay - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/9-Heavy-Duty-Cable-Wire-Cutter-Shears-Pliers-1617-Location-In-Warehouse-818/141376517791?epid=1961122907&hash=item20eab2769f:g:-hgAAOSwxCxT7Pom

 

[Strima]

CK Cable Shears 210mm - https://www.test-meter.co.uk/ck-cable-cutter-shears-210mm/

Those are the ones I use or at least they look very similar.

I use them, chomp through cable easily.

 

[MJPD29]

Knipex 200mm shears. Usually around 45 to 50 quid but brilliant shears

 

[Dustydazzler]

I had an old pair of orbis will (knipex) cable shears which previously belonged to my dad.
They were pretty good and chomping heavy gauge cable.
But over time got blunter and blunter.

I now use a ratchet cutter which is very good and ripping through tails and small armoured cables

 

[Deleted member 105166]

Knipex 95 16 200

 

[Dustydazzler]

https://www.screwfix.com/p/spear-jackson-razorsharp-advance-wishbone-hedge-shears/59788

 

[Andy78]

I use simple Bahco croppers. Sharp as a gin and tonic after years of use. I think the CK versions are supposed to be identical in style and quality. Probably same factory.

 

[ruston]

I did see those but they just didn't look very big. Not very long or a wide mouth to get 25mm in. Do they definitely cut 25mm? These look bigger as if they would do the job better.. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yato-YT-1969-YATO-Cable-Cutter/dp/B008YN40D8

Could you post a link to them please Ruston?

I can't find the CK exact ones , very similar to these .
As @Dobes_88 The knipex Installation pliers are very good too , but are only recommended up to 16 mm .
The CK of the link I have posted do two sizes , 16mm and 25mm.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/C-K-39064-RedLine-Cable-Cutter/dp/B002JCTIOG

 

[Barnaby Stedman]

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[Barnaby Stedman]

CK Cable Shears 210mm - https://www.test-meter.co.uk/ck-cable-cutter-shears-210mm/

Those are the ones I use or at least they look very similar.

I have a pair of these and they are the best money can buy. Razor sharp and cut through tails like no tomorrow. nothing quite like a pair of ratcheting knipex's though.

 

[buzzlightyear]

best on the market are those like knife through butter .

 

[buzzlightyear]

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[Pauls0212]

I was in a rush and needed some like yourself i was cutting tails with side snips ... 2 years later still got them and my goto cutters for tails
https://www.screwfix.com/p/magnusson-cable-wire-cutters-8/2058v

 

[Pauls0212]

But i will get some knipex ones soon... when they wear out

 

[MJPD29]

I can't find the CK exact ones , very similar to these .
As @Dobes_88 The knipex Installation pliers are very good too , but are only recommended up to 16 mm .
The CK of the link I have posted do two sizes , 16mm and 25mm.
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/C-K-39064-RedLine-Cable-Cutter/dp/B002JCTIOG

I always wonder where they get the max 16mm from. I've used them on 35mm and it's been fine

 

[ruston]

I always wonder where they get the max 16mm from. I've used them on 35mm and it's been fine

I know , probably just to cover themselves against warranty claims.

Ps. I bought my mate a pair of the CK ones recommended to 16mm to cut copper only.
He has been cutting fence wire , small bolts and the like with them and they are/were still going strong.

 

[ElectricSeamus]

I always wonder where they get the max 16mm from. I've used them on 35mm and it's been fine

Aren't they referring to the diameter rather than CSA?

 

[Deleted member 26818]

I have a pair of the CK 210mm croppers.
I use them for cutting and stripping round cable and flex from 0.75mm2 to 35mm2, and for just cutting up to 185mm2.

 

[MJPD29]

Aren't they referring to the diameter rather than CSA?

Could be, I didn't know that to be honest

 

[Dustydazzler]

Cutting capacity is often referred to in diameter not csa

 

[mattg4321]

https://www.screwfix.com/p/knipex-cable-shears-vde-certified-grip-165mm/3697f

I use the above and much prefer them to old my CK as posted above by others.

Yes they are quite small, but no problems cutting 25mm tails. It actually makes them a lot more comfortable to use. I find them really useful for stripping tails quickly and neatly too

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Thanks all for the posts.

Usually I pay the higher price and go for quality. However, I'm not cutting tails on a daily basis, probably only 2 or 3 times a month so i have taken a gamble on the pair that Tel mentioned in his post. Not many good reviews so I could regret it! If they are no good then I'll splash out on the knipex ones sold at Screwfix.

Thanks again for all the suggestions

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Although I'm actually hoping the're really, really bad as I so want to buy the knipex ones now!

 

[ruston]

Although I'm actually hoping the're really, really bad as I so want to buy the knipex ones now!

Just get them. You will not be disappointed.

 

[Andy78]

If you get this type, you can reverse the handles to form a stripping knife. Quite handy at times.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

The 'neilson' pair that tel recommended have arrived. Unfortunately they chop through 25mm with ease. I can only hope they wear out quickly so I can justify buying the lovely knipex ones

 

[HappyHippyDad]

The sad thing is that I obviously wrote the above post in jest, however thinking about it I really do hope they wear out so I can get the knipex. Blimey, we love out tools!

 

[GBDamo]

CK Cable Shears 210mm - https://www.test-meter.co.uk/ck-cable-cutter-shears-210mm/

Those are the ones I use or at least they look very similar.

Same as mine, effortless and clean. Can't see the point in spending more so never have.

 

[Andy78]

The sad thing is that I obviously wrote the above post in jest, however thinking about it I really do hope they wear out so I can get the knipex. Blimey, we love out tools!

You could speed this urge along by saving your new tool for use as an alternative to safe isolation.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Gat a nice new tool bag, replace all your old tools, keep the old tool bag and tools as a spare.

 

[stevels4]

WPD standard issue...personal tools not allowed.

 

[John Law]

JuniorHacksaw

 

[telectrix]

The sad thing is that I obviously wrote the above post in jest, however thinking about it I really do hope they wear out so I can get the knipex. Blimey, we love out tools!

cut a pair of live tails with the cheapos. then you can justify the knipex.