Knipex CoBolt® Compact Bolt Cutter black atramentized, plastic coated 200 mm 71 01 200

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The performance of a mini bolt cutter is determined by the width of the material it can cut and how clean of a cut it delivers. This led to each bolt cutter receiving full points for the quality of cut for the 3/16-inch toggle bolt testing. While the mini bolt cutter delivered clean cuts, its hardened, ribbed grip caused some discomfort during testing, particularly when cutting the large 3/16-inch toggle bolt.

It’s important to know the material you need to cut through before purchasing a bolt cutter to ensure the tool has enough jaw capacity. Since this product offers bolt cutters in larger sizes, its reviews cover the spectrum of its available bolt cutters, from eight- to 36-inch models. Although its cut quality steadily decreased as the piano wire increased in diameter, this product didn’t have the sporadic cut quality seen in other models.While we tested each product’s ability to cut through various-sized materials, we also paid attention to both the comfort and grip strength each mini bolt cutter’s handle provided. Most padlocks have a diameter between 3/16 and 7/16 inches, which means a bolt cutter needs to have at least an equal jaw capacity to cut through the material.

To test the quality of each mini bolt cutter’s performance, we rated the cleanliness of each cut after it was performed. The This Old House Reviews Team focuses on creating in-depth product and service review content to help inform your purchasing decision for just about any item or resource that you might need for your home. However, what set this product apart from the rest was its cut cleanliness, as this model delivered polished cuts to various-sized strips of piano wire. We measured the effectiveness of each cutter’s handle through a two-fold test that measured the non-slip properties and comfort of the handle. Bolt cutters with adjustable blades will provide more control during use and cut through materials of greater widths.Although the GreatNeck bolt cutter is our lowest-rated product, this tool is tied for second with the TEKTON and ARES bolt cutters for the least amount of force needed to cut through the tested materials. inch piano wire, its ergonomic grip padded the additional force that was required to cut through the materials. Before purchasing a mini bolt cutter, it’s important to understand how each product’s design and specifications impact its performance. The cutter’s plastic-coated grip added control and comfort to the tool as it cut a variety of piano wires and a toggle bolt. However, its cut quality saw a decrease when tested on the thinner wire, which could potentially signal a lack of blade sharpness.

Despite requiring the highest amount of force out of all tested mini bolt cutters, this product was able to deliver clean cuts to each tested material. Cutting through metal using a bolt cutter requires a significant amount of grip strength and effort. This mini bolt cutter from Capri Tools is built with quality steel blades and rubber-gripped handles that can cut through rods, bolts, chains, and wires. The spring-assisted and molded grip on this ARES mini bolt cutter led this product to receive full points for grip comfort and control, tied for first with the top-rated Capri Tools Eight-Inch Klinge Mini Bolt Cutter. Positive reviews centered around the product’s quality construction, with many reviewers saying that the cutters were effective in snipping thin wire and cable.Additionally, the less force required to cut through materials, the less fatigue you’ll feel after continued use.

We cut each material with every mini bolt cutter five times for a total of 30 tests per mini bolt cutter. The This Old House Reviews Team has written over 1,000 reviews on products in the home space, from cordless drills to kitchen trash cans, lawn mowers, and dining room decorations. This KNIPEX mini bolt cutter is built with steel jaws that are strong enough to cut any wire with a diameter of up to ¼ inches. The bolt cutter that was able to cut through the tested materials and deliver the cleanest cut received all 5 possible points, while the second-best received a 0.

Although most mini bolt cutters weigh less than one pound, the handheld nature of this tool lends the weight to play a factor in usability. To determine the effectiveness of each mini bolt cutter, we tested the products on the required force, grip, and quality of cut. This mini bolt cutter from TEKTON is built with powerful alloy steel jaws that can cut bolts, chains, rods, and wires up to 3/16 inches in diameter. This mini bolt cutter from GreatNeck is built with thin vinyl grips that are ribbed for added control. Each mini bolt cutter is limited in the width of material it can cut, with the majority of models limited to wire, bolts, and rods under 3/16 of an inch.