Any Suggestions - Micro Sheer/flush Cutters?

[upthepunxxx]

Odale Hombres! Happy Friday!

I seem to always be on the search for some decent micro flushcutters. I bought a solid pair a while back from Pacific Radio and they did the job fine, but seem to be going a bit dull. I was at an electronics store and bought some for a couple bucks as a replacement. No bueno, there is nothing flush or precision about them . I learned my lesson. I was curious if anyone has any suggestions, or preferences, or maybe no one has ever even really put much thought into it (I tend to over think things a bit). Anyways what do you use? I was gonna try and order something from amazon today. My local homedepot didnt seem to have anything that would suit my needs.

Thanks,
upthepunxxx!

[miter53]

These are pretty good:
http://www.amazon.com/Xcelite-170M-General-Shearcutter-Diagonal/dp/B0002BBZIS/ref=sr_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1395444038&sr=1-1&keywords=Xcelite+170M

These are better:
http://www.amazon.com/LINDSTROM-DIAGONAL-MICRO-BEVEL-8160/dp/B000HYOHSA/ref=sr_1_7?s=in

Don't know if they are 7x better. I have both, and the Lindstrom is a much nicer tool, but the Xcelite works pretty well, and at that price, you can just get a new pair when it gets dull.

[miter53]

These might be a pretty good middle ground:
http://www.ottofrei.com/Otto-Frei-4-1-2-Mirror-Polished-Semi-Flush-Side-Cutters-Chrome-Vanadium.html

I don't have these, but I do have a pair of Otto Frei needle nose pliers that are quite nice.

[mmlee]

I just upgraded my ones last week.  I ended up getting these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/quality-cutters-hardened-Japanese-engineer/dp/B000TGJSWG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395424822&sr=8-1&keywords=engineer+side+cutters

Seem great so far, nice build quality, time will tell though.

I got the same branded solder sucker too, best one I've ever used.

[upthepunxxx]

These are pretty good:
http://www.amazon.com/Xuron-170-II-Micro-Shear-Flush-Cutter/dp/B000IBSFAI/ref=pd_sim_indust_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1DK4QSPW2M9Y0XPHYC1M

These are better:
http://www.amazon.com/LINDSTROM-DIAGONAL-MICRO-BEVEL-8160/dp/B000HYOHSA/ref=sr_1_7?s=in

Don't know if they are 7x better. I have both, and the Lindstrom is a much nicer tool, but the Xcelite works pretty well, and at that price, you can just get a new pair when it gets dull.

Thanks for the suggestions! I might pick up those Xcelites. Howeer those Lindstroms looks pretty legit. Are they one of those things where you pay what you get for? I think that might be up my alley as I was looking for a good solid pair that will last a while.

[upthepunxxx]

I just upgraded my ones last week.  I ended up getting these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/quality-cutters-hardened-Japanese-engineer/dp/B000TGJSWG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395424822&sr=8-1&keywords=engineer+side+cutters

Seem great so far, nice build quality, time will tell though.

I got the same branded solder sucker too, best one I've ever used.

Couldn't find them on the on the US amazon. 

[davent]

my old techni-tool paper catalogue has almost 20 pages of pliers/cutters, gotta be something from them that will fit the bill. http://www.techni-tool.com/Search?search=pliers%2Fcutters

[flanagan0718]

I use these. Best $16 I ever spent...on flush cuts anyways.

http://www.amazon.com/Aven-10325-Stainless-Standard-Semi-Flush/dp/B001J0VFFO/ref=sr_1_50?ie=UTF8&qid=1395429835&sr=8-50&keywords=aven+technik

[miter53]

Lindstrom cutters and pliers are extremely well made tools. If that's something you enjoy and appreciate, I'd say go for it.

[rullywowr]

Xcelite or Hakko have been great to me. Last pair I picked up on amazon for about 6 bucks.

[upthepunxxx]

Lindstrom cutters and pliers are extremely well made tools. If that's something you enjoy and appreciate, I'd say go for it.

You know thats a good point. I do enjoy a well made tool that will last and does what it does extremely well. Now that I think about it, that is pretty much how I am with all my other tools (non pedal tools. Bike tools and handy man stuff). I would rather spend the money once and trust the tool, then keep running back to harbor freight every couple weeks for a new "fill in the blank." Don't get me wrong, that place serves a purpose but...Wait, what were we talking about? I digress. Im gonna go buy some Lindstrom tools now.

[pickdropper]

If you want a nicely made pair, these are what I use:

http://www.amazon.com/Erem-2432E-Cutter-Ergonomic-Handles/dp/B001T4VXRU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395444902&sr=8-1&keywords=Erem+2432

$60 sounds crazy for a pair of side cutters, but they are REALLY nice.

[davent]

At Amazon.ca those are $136 plus $32 shipping.

http://www.amazon.ca/EREM-2432E-OVAL-HEAD-SUPER-FULL-FLUSH-CUTTER/dp/B00HLXMDDG

[pickdropper]

At Amazon.ca those are $136 plus $32 shipping.

http://www.amazon.ca/EREM-2432E-OVAL-HEAD-SUPER-FULL-FLUSH-CUTTER/dp/B00HLXMDDG

I would suggest finding them elsewhere.  They are nice, but not $168 nice.

[davent]

Yes, rather extreme, was just a quick cursory glance around, Newark.ca was $75 and again no digging on my part for good pricing.

dave