A reader recently bought a style of Tsunoda lead-catching cutting pliers that I didn’t know even existed.
Shown above at the flush cutting pliers in 6″ length. It can be used for trimming cable ties flush, or for cutting electronic component leads and fine wires.
Tsunoda says that the cutters can trim cable ties up to 9mm wide, and hold even ultra-fine wire down to 0.1mm thick.
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If you look closely, there are resin pads screwed down to the cutting edges, and that’s what gives the tool holding power.
Tsunoda sells these cutters in 5″ and 6″ sizes.
Other brands also have lead-catching cutters, such as this Knipex. I wrote about this a very long time ago – see Mini Electronic Cutters with Lead Catcher – and have since purchased a pair.
I like the way Knipex does things, although it has a reduced cutting depth that’s fine for cutting component leads and fine wires. In other words, the Tsunoda might have broader appeal in flush cutting applications, and the Knipex for cutting wires and the like.
My Knipex cutters have served me well.
These tools take two different approaches to tackle the same challenge – how to prevent pieces from flying around after a cut. Can you recommend any others?
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fred
Tsunoda make some rather specialized pliers. Their CVP-225 for wire conveyor belt maintenance – comes to mind.
Stuart
There seem to be a lot of brands making one-off tools like that. A reader asked for help finding a specific type of tool installation or fixture maintenance tool, and I found several copies of the same tool under different brands.
Sometimes if it’s worth making a couple, it’s worth adding to a product line.
Grip-on has (had?) “bunion relief” locking pliers for stretching out shoes. https://toolguyd.com/grip-on-bunion-relief-pliers/
fred
I inherited one that looks like this:
https://macphersonleather.com/product/ball-ring-stretcher/?v=395b9c6b39cb
but the cobbler who used it died over 75years ago – and mine has all the look of having been made by a blacksmith
Wayne R.
I’ve got a pair of an old Utica, I think, 6″ dikes where the inner hollow of the cutters is filled with a rubbery something. They work pretty well, but I’ve gotten the habit of catching the cutoffs…
Michael
If money is no object…
https://shop.snapon.com/categories/Cushion-Throat-Cutters/888709
Or just make your own with some RTV.
S
Many of the Japanese tool brands are as unique as the culture.
It’s quite common for their brands to specialize in a couple different niche segments only, where American brands tend to do everything.
I had been made aware of tsunoda a few months ago, and deep dove into their product line then after discovering their ultra thin pliers.
Their zip tie cutters are definitely worth a look as well.
My philosophy in tools is that if any brand does one thing good, they’re worth a look at the rest of their lineup as well.
TomD
I need these in nail clippers – even the “boxed” ones end up in nail clippings flying miles.
Stuart
Get better nail clippers – I like this one for fingernails https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F35R00/?tag=toolguyd-20 It might also help to clip your nails right after you shower.