Klein ToolsD2000-49 Pliers, Made in USA, Diagonal Cutting Pliers with Heavy-Duty Cutting Knives, Short Jaws and Dual Material Grips, 9-Inch

Typical KLEIN quality tool!

This is a professional grade tool. I had to cut hundreds of ring shank nails, construction staples, assorted screws, and other miscellaneous fasteners. Some were concealed up underneath hardieboard planks. These nippers are longer than all the competition at 9 inches. That gives them more reach and more leverage. The cutting edges are really hardened extremely well. After hundreds of cuts, not even a little ding in either of the cutting blades. The blue plastic on the handles makes a nicely padded, easy to grip, and comfortable to use tool.These are a bit expensive, but if you want a pro grade job that does what it is supposed to do, here you go.

I bought the following four wire cutters and compared them:KNIPEX - 74 01 250 SBA Tools - High Leverage Diagonal Cutters (7401250SBA),Crescent 8" Pro Series Diagonal Compound Action Dual Material Cutting Pliers - PS5429C,Klein Tools D2000-49 Pliers, Diagonal Cutting Pliers with Heavy-Duty Cutting Knives, Short Jaws and Dual Material Grips, 9-Inch , Yellow, andOEMTOOLS 22609 8" Mini Bolt Cutters | Cuts 5mm Medium Hard Wire, 4 mm Hard Wire, & 3.6 mm Piano Wire, Plus Bolts, Nails, & Rivets | Highly Portable Mini Bolt Cutters | Chrome Moly Steel, Green.I was surprised to find that they all cut 1/16 inch piano wire with ease and no apparent damage to the cutter edges. I put the Crescent’s on my tool belt because they weigh the least; they have sheet metal handles instead of forged handles. All are comfortable to use. The Crescent and OEMTOOLs have springs that open the cutter and catches for storing the tools with the cutter closed. The Klein was a little stiff but after opening and closing many times, they became easier to use with one hand. My favorite, ignoring weight, is the Knipex because it has the longest handles but really, they all work well.

It's a well made tool

I bought these for my mother who does floral arrangements. She has arthritis and it's hard for her to cut thick, multiple thick wired stems. She was able to cut through a 4 wire stem encased in plastic easily and the length of the handles gave her plenty of leverage. Will be buying her the small set for smaller florals and small guaged floral wire.

Klein is always good. Never hit the job without these.

This powerful cutting tool has a well-thought-out design that allows me to cut tough items with minimal effort. The metal is a strong alloy that doesn't give a bit but does the job every time. Klein hand tools are consistently made very well. Thank you for another fine addition to my toolbox.

This is the right tool