Hakko CHP-170 - Micro Soft Wire Cutter

Let me start by saying I have become very skeptical of reviews. Sometimes people put a rating as soon as they get something ... sometimes they don't know how to use it ... sometimes ....I very seldom put up a review, but after a couple weeks of using these cutters, I had to say something. I bought three sets of cutters ranging from $6 to $24. These were the cheapest and so far the best!I am a machinist by trade but build control panels for a living. I bought these to replace some cheap older ones.When I first got them, I had my doubts ... but I was wrong! They are light but that makes them easy to handle. They are relatively small but they fit my hand well. I have only used them to trim electrical parts (resistors, capacitors, ..) and to cut stranded wire ... so far they work great. The cutters are sharp and the jaws align well. The slightly blunt tip allowed me to push into the sheath of a three conductor cord and cut the outer insulation without cutting the inner conductors (the cord cost $250 and I needed to be very very careful). The cutters are slightly angled and cut flush ... they work great! I think they will also work great for hobby work like building plastic models.I have a Hakko soldering iron that is now about 25 years old ... still going strong. If these Hakko cutters last half as long, I will be super happy!I now have four in my tool collection.Sometimes cheaper is better!

These are terrific quality, great value and very helpful for tighter areas that you need to get into for household projects. Easy to use, good grip, highly recommend. I needed a tool to snip the zip tie holding the filter screen in place, this does a great job!

Great little flush cutsI've recommended these to several guys and they like them also.Perfect for flush cut of zip ties.

Had another pair of these for years and after hard use, they wore out. Decided to look for a replacement and immediately found the exact same model and immediately purchased. These are awesome at cutting zip ties when needed as you can slide the blade under the zip tie without damaging the wires. A+ So glad I was able to find a pair and look forward to years of use.

It's fairly sharp when you buy it, has a decent grip, and has a small spring-back motion. Overall for the price its a good grab

Great quality. Bought a second one just because I lost the first one.

These work perfectly. I am very happy with my purchase. Very sharp and have a good handle on them.

Using as a back up pairVery well designedSturdy and worth the moneyVery comfortable to useEasy to use and very durableGreat gripCutting accuracy and sharpeAllows for a comfortable grip while using