This ad is for 1 x compact side cutters - also referred to as side snips, nippers etc. (the manufacturer themselves actually refer to these as 'micro nippers'). These side cutters are made in Japan by a very well established and regarded specialist tool company (& our opinion are excellent value for money)
  • ideal for precise PCB & electronics work, hobbyists, craft work etc
  • heat treated ultra-sharp carbon steel jaws for outstanding cutting performance & durability
  • jaws specially designed for flush cutting of electronic components, copper wire, and soft component lead wires
  • spring loaded grips to help avoid hand fatigue during repetitive cutting work
  • jaw opening gap 'stopper' (restricts the jaws from opening fully - less hand fatigue for repetitive cutting work)
  • cutting capacity (φ dia.): solid copper wire 1.2mm, stranded copper wire 2.0mm
  • material : S58C Carbon Steel (hardness: hrc 58±4)
  • made in Japan (ROHS compliant)


 PLEASE NOTE: these pliers are designed for cutting PCB components, copper wire etc ...these cutters are NOT designed for cutting steel wire (such as piano wire, guitar strings, curtain wire & similar etc.)



About Us: We are Precise Hand Tools Ltd. a UK based Official Authorized Distributor for ENGINEER® Hand Tools (Japan) since 2013. Such is the popularity of the Brand, please be aware that Chinese fakes/counterfeits are now flooding Online Marketplaces. However, you can be assured that when purchasing directly from us, that you will receive a genuine ENGINEER® product (dispatched promptly from UK warehouses).