KNIPEX - 95 21 165 Tools - Cable Shears, Spring (9521165)

I am a commercial/industrial electrician and lately I've been searching for a better tool for cutting AND stripping aluminum clad MC/BX cable. I've always felt like there must be a better tool for the job than diagonal cutters which take a lot of force and leverage to cut through MC. I purchased the Klein BX cutting shears (1104) with high hopes and while they work pretty well, they don't always make a complete cut all the way through the cable. The Knipex cutters do a much better job of cleanly shearing through the entire cable. While these Knipex cable shears are only about 6 inches long, they cut with much less effort than even an 8 inch pair of diagonal cutters. This puts much less strain on the users wrist after a long day of use. The nose of the cutters is also able to get under the jacket of the MC for stripping off the outer aluminum casing leaving a nice clean edge without nicking the condutcors underneath. This overall makes this a fantastic tool for MC and BX rough-in jobs. It is important to note that cutting steel clad MC/BX cable will likely destroy the tool so its crucial to be aware of what you are cutting. Of course these also excell at cutting small to medium sized copper and aluminum conductors as intended. The Knipex cable shears are an extremely versatile tool while also being compact and lightweight and have found a permanent place in my tool pouch. I highly recommend these cutters as well as Knipex as a brand. They make the best hand tools available in my experience.

Exactly as described!!! Best price. I’m pleased!

This wire cutter appears to be more robust than my 20-year-old pair (which were destroyed in an accident) and is extremely sharp. I have no trouble cutting through copper wire up to 4 AWG and 2 AWG with these cutters single-handedly. I have come to expect nothing but the best from Knipex and these cutters continue that tradition. Very impressive cutters. I don't mind paying a decent price for a tool I know I will have for a lifetime. These cutters are that caliber. Perfect.

As a firefighter I use cutters all the time, from accident scenes to potential self-rescue situations. These cutters are compact enough to fit in my radio pocket, but large enough to use with turnout gloves on. In my particular case I stripped off the handles, and re-wrapped them in grip tape then used shrink tubing to put a tubular webbing loop on them (so I don't lose them if I need to drop them quickly). Great tool!

So good, it was stolen.

Cutters are very sharp and easy to cut. I work with a lot of coax and power cable. Cuts through both easily. Rips through 4AWG easily

These are great. They feel great. They cut great. They have a great build quality.

Excellent product. Sharp!!Has a nut in middle, I'm assuming it's a set nut of sort. All ive noticed it does is set the resistance they have upon opening them. Possibly could be used to take completely apart in order to clean. Not sure tbh, just got them a week ago and haven't tried to disassemble yet.