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bazfalty · 22-06-2008

So what make does everyone use. Also are the combination ones actually any good that have the 1.5 and 2.5 strippers in them or have they a short life span.

22-06-2008

I use Knipex Baz and they have been great for 2 years now. I was going to change to CK combicutters but have heard that they wear too quickly. Also, not much leverage when using on 10mm T&E

KNIPEX · 22-06-2008

yep knipex all the way, just bought i set of the cutters with 3.5 screw cutter bending anvil and stripper for 1.5mm and 2.5mm

not impressed at all, will stick with my knipex from now on.

GAZHUDDS · 22-06-2008

Its got to be Knippex. The ck ones with the 1.5 and 2.5 strippers are pretty poor its a struggle to get a clean cut on the cable with them

adamh · 22-06-2008

i use bahco 180mm with the spring in the middle life time gurantee

bazfalty · 22-06-2008

yeah got a good set of 200mm knipex pliers and they seem to be good. but need a new set of side cutters and i was looking at either the 180mm or 200mm high leverage knipex ones, now its a choice of weather to get insulated or not, as at the min i never work on live stuff and not sure weather they'll be too bulky.

bazfalty · 24-06-2008

does anyone use the angles head side cutters didnt know if there better or not.

Spudmiester · 25-06-2008

Use the Bacho ones, but does anyone remember some 'beautifull british tools' by the name of Elliot and Lucas ? A bloke I once worked with had a pair of side cutters that had lasted (he claimed) for years. Are they still available ?