Why do people use the ends of the fret cutters to cut? Shouldn't you be using the inner 90% to minimize tool breakage?

I think it depends what the excess length is. The area where the hinge of the cutter is, there isn’t enough depth to cut more than a few mm off. By shifting toward the ends of the jaws you can bypass the hinge and cut whatever length you need. I use the tool to cut fret wire to rough length snd to notch the tangs to fit between binding, as well as for final close trimming after the frets are installed. This is a very robust tool and, as long as you’re using it on fret wire, the chances of breaking off the ends of the cutter are very small.

Where are these made?

No info on origin but looks well made, possibly made in Taiwan. It’s still a very well finished tool.

Could these be used to pull frets in a pinch? Would the size of the jaws cause issues pulling frets above the 12th or so?

It could work, but I wouldn't recommend it if you're doing more than a few frets. The size will be an issue on the higher frets. If the frets are fairly low, then you may not have a problem, but you'd be better off getting the proper tool.

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✂️ Cut clean, cut smart—join the elite luthier league!

CUT LIKE A PRO - Flush-ground jaws deliver ultra-clean cuts close to the fretboard, slashing your filing time.
BUILT FOR LUTHIERS - Exclusive StewMac design tailored specifically for fretwork precision—no hardware store nippers compare.
LIFETIME CONFIDENCE - Backed by StewMac’s Lifetime Promise and expert tech support—invest once, master forever.
COMFORT MEETS CONTROL - Extended rubber-coated handles provide superior grip and access over guitar bodies.
STAINLESS STEEL READY - Handles the toughest stainless fretwire without dulling your files or sandpapers.

The StewMac Fret Cutter is a professional-grade, custom-designed steel tool engineered exclusively for fretwork. Featuring 1" precision flush-cut jaws and hardened alloy steel, it cleanly trims fretwire—including stainless steel—close to the fretboard, minimizing filing. Its 8" rubber-coated handles ensure ergonomic control and access, while the tool is backed by StewMac’s Lifetime Promise and expert support, making it the go-to cutter for serious guitar builders and repair pros.

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ASIN	B01HUDBUDK
Best Sellers Rank	#58,046 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #2,372 in Electric Guitar Parts
Brand	StewMac
Brand Name	StewMac
Colour	Red
Customer Reviews	4.8 out of 5 stars 467 Reviews
Cutting width	25.4 Millimeters
Grip Type	Rubber
Handle Material	Rubber
Item Dimensions L x W	20.3L x 2.5W Centimeters
Manufacturer	StewMac
Manufacturer Part Number	0619
Material	Alloy Steel
Material Type	Alloy Steel
Model Number	0619
Product Dimensions	20.3L x 2.5W Centimeters
Specific Uses For Product	Cutting, Trimming
UPC	840014701193
Unit Count	1.0 Count

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A**R

Great tool

18.06.2025

W**R

Top Werkzeug. Sein Geld wert.

Das ist schon eine andere Liga. Extrem gutes Werkzeug. Damit macht die Arbeit doppelt Spaß.

28.10.2025

D**N

The Best Fret Cutters Available

18.03.2026

Y**1

supergute beißzange!!!

diese bundzange ist wirklich um welte anbieter hatteerenn besser als die, die ich vorher von einem anderen anbieter hatte. 10€ teurer aber was für die "ewegkeit"..........

5.09.2025

D**.

Finallly, A Good Cutter

20.10.2023

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