End Nippers/Cutters

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End Nippers/Cutters

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I’m looking to get a new set of cutters for cutting pins etc. I know that Dale previously bought a pair of Klein cutters that he seemed to like a lot.
Does anyone else have a “favorite” end cutter or nipper that they use?
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Thanks Jerry.
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Jeff, the country is awash with fine old Utica side cutter/end nippers if you don't mind buying used tools.
The famous auction has several up for bid right now. Even Krauter nippers. All good stuff. ::tu:: ::tu::
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I used just about every brand out there, and hard. Klein, Channel lock are good as any. Knipex being the best.
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Hi Jeff,

Orvet was talking about the same subject here. ::tu::

https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... 54&t=55379

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Opps, sorry, I get it now, you already saw that post. ::dang::
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Excellent question Jeff. The first one (Bernard's) has seen a lot of use on knives and other things. I think I got it at a yard sale with a box of tools a long time ago. Lately I noticed it wasn't cutting quite as well and I guess the cutting edges are getting dull. I'm not sure if they can be sharpened, but I haven't tried yet. I was very surprised when I noticed the 1899 patent stamp. A few days ago I tried the second one (Channellock 357), that I already had in my shop, and am very pleasantly surprised at how well it works. No need to look any further! :D
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