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Xcelite 170M 5" Shearcutter Micro Series

Xcelite 170M 5 Shearcutter Micro SeriesBrand: Xcelite
Category: Home Improvement

List Price: $6.99
Buy New: $3.75
as of 11/23/2009 08:48 CST details
You Save: $3.24 (46%)



New (8) from $3.75

Seller: Shoplet
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 3 reviews

Media: Misc.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3

MPN: 170M
Model: 170M
UPC: 037103029959
EAN: 0037103029959

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Low profile, general-purpose cutter
  • Superior blade by-pass shear cutting action
  • Better cuts with half the effort
  • Greatly reduced mechanical shock delivered to the work
  • Features red grips

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Product Description
General purpose cutter with flat return spring and cushioned grips. 5" in length. Vendor #170M. Net weight: 1/4 lb.


Customer Reviews:
4 out of 5 stars light duty general purpose mini-handy cutters   September 1, 2008
Atlatl (Glendale, AZ)
I use these handy cutters mostly for tie wraps and carry it w/me most everywhere as I'm always using them like on bicycle cables etc. Also great for fishing line. Way better than nail clippers. I carry them with the Xcelite mini-pliers for flyfishing for there small lightness but great efficiency. They leave a clean smooth cut as a finish. They're to soft for metal except maybe in a pinch and you can't beat the price. I would've given 5 stars if they cut metal but whadyaspect.


5 out of 5 stars Does The Job, Comfortable Handles   August 24, 2007
J H Murphy (Agoura, California USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Highly useful little tool when cutting small wires. Makes neat cuts. The company web site indicates that "Greatly reduced mechanical shock delivered to the work" is an advantage, not sure if that's really an issue with this size wire. Seems durable so far, and matches the quality of my other Xcelite tools, some of which are approaching 20 years of use.

The handles are very comfortable, better than I can say for a lot of other tools!

The only drawback I would note is that the unit stays open, with no provision to lock closed. This exposes the short blades to nicks and eventual dulling from other tools in the tool box or bag. My advice is to either keep it in the blister pack, which will eventually crack, or pack it in a side pocket to avoid damage. A rubber band or conical tip cover might also work - something like a large wire nut, but flexible.

Made in the USA.

Probably not the right tool to cut Romex, but otherwise a recommended tool and handy for its intended use.



4 out of 5 stars As expected....   July 11, 2007
John L. Wineinger
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Super sharp. I use them to cut tie raps. Works as expected. Many of this type on the market. Don't cut heavy metal though...you will tear them up!

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