The Premium Grade Version of the famous 170-II Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter.

Flush cutters utilize a shearing cut, with the bypass cutting edges, slicing cleanly through metal reducing mechanical shock to components. Cutters provide effort-reducing micro-shear cutting action that requires only about 50% of the effort for cutting soft wire than a conventional cutters. Less cutting action means fewer fatigue related complaints.

Features & Benefits:
• Tool has cutting edges that by-pass, like blades on a scissor, producing a precise, shear cut with less pressure on the component.
• Ideal for electronics wire, flexible stranded bead wire, craft wire as well German-style wire used for jewelry making.
• Extra slim profile can easily reach difficult-to-access areas
• Return spring brings the tool quickly back into the open position for ease of use and operator comfort.
• Ultra hard high carbon steel for durability
• Black anti-glare finish helps to alleviate operator fatigue for close work
• Ergonomic, non-slip rubber grips

Specifications:

• Overall length: 4.8″

• Strong enough to flush cut up to 30-18 AWG soft wire (1.0mm)

Recommended Applications:
• Electronics
• Hobbies, crafts and bead stringing

Suggested Materials:
• Copper, silver and gold wire
• Plastic Sprue
• Plastic (de-gating)
• Flexible Stranded Bead
• Craft Wire
• Bead Wire
• Annealed Wire
• Monofilament