Now THAT is flush! I cut a lot of zip ties and these look great except for one feature. It appears that there is no throat stop to place the zip tie in the best cutting position. In other words, it looks like you could easily place the jaws out of position with the zip tie too deep in the throat where there is no cutter. Cutting zip ties is often done in an awkward position with limited visibility and this could be problematic, if true.

Those look absolutely perfect for cleaning up fine details on 3D prints.

@NOBLENAGA007

Ай бұрын

The Godhands would be better for that type of stuff.

very weird, I literally just got these in the mail today. I love the adjustable jaw distance. What it's actually designed for is cutting through hole electrical components, after soldering on a PCB.

I swore by Knipex ESD kit, like the grey handled ones you had here. My polished flat pliers which I adored, snapped off right above the pivot. I discovered Engineer afterward and have been thoroughly impressed with their kit. Comfortable, high quality and extremely precise.

@BungeeGum1

Ай бұрын

OK well these NZ-05s are rated for 0.6mm copper wire, lol. Literally they are made for cutting 22awg and no thicker. So the real question is, did you destroy this pair as well or did you learn from breaking your first pair?

These are really for cutting the legs off through soldered pcb components like resistors and so on. The small size helps with densely packed components. I have the slightly larger non angled ones and I wish I had got these. Cheers

@default9740

Жыл бұрын

Was watching the video and thinking that was what I wanted them for. Solder tails and component legs. Off to order a pair or two.

So these flush plastic nippers are popular in Japan because of the plastic Gundam/hobby model kits where the pieces all have a bunch of little plastic tabs/hangers that you need to nip to free the piece. It’s important to get clean cuts on these models because they’re usually for display. Regarding the angle, it’s because the little plastic tabs on the model pieces come attached at a bunch of different spots on each single piece. The angle makes it easier for you to maneuver the nipper so that you don’t have clearance issues on an oddly shaped piece or an oddly placed plastic connector!

Dang Doc, that tool seems very intriguing 🤔. The shape, size, angle, adjustment ability, sure make it something worth adding to my tool "arsenal", especially based on my opinions/experience, with my other "Engineer" tools I own. Great purpose built tools, built for jobs that either are not fun, negatively repetitive, dangerous, frustrating, or the ol'; "there must be something better-easier, out there" scenario we've all experienced. Shoot, it's got a myriad of uses, not a "one trick pony", for certain, I'll have to pick one up Doc 🙋‍♂️, thanks for the video.

Great video

Glad I waited this looks even more perfect for cutting the legs off soldered components.

Hello again Doc Thank you for another Great Video 👍 Engineer pliers are very nice 👍 Again thank you

Looks like a winner! 👍👍

LOL you ruin me, I already have ordered the plier removal one (forgot the nr) and now I need this one to complete my life.... thanks :)

I like that design better than the Snap On, I'll have to get me a pair. Thanks for sharing, Doc!

Works great for cutting string ties on wire bundles in aircraft.

I have a couple of nice sprue cutters for removing model parts from the trees. If you like small fine tools check out Micro Mark. Thanks for the review brother.

For the Rolex of flush cutters please give some of the Erem cutters a try (Swiss quality...owned by Weller these days if I'm not mistaken). They make a huge selection of specialty precision cutters for PCB component, electronics and medical work. I own a fair amount of Xcelite (another Weller brand) 4.5" cutters (oval head and flush - which I really like using for everyday applications) but I have to say the Erem cutters provide a noticeable step above in quality and precision of cut. That said, I also own a few Engineer tools and really love the quality along with the price point. From a tool budget perspective, Erem is at times, and depending on the tool, stratospherically priced vs the alternatives out there.

@TheSir2005

Жыл бұрын

You're nuts if you use Erem cutters on zip-ties

@mitchmazerolle3168

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSir2005 I agree. That would be nuts. I employ Erem cutters for their intended use and avoid using them for anything that would deform the cutting edge. As noted, I use Xcelite (MS54-9J and earlier variants) for the more general tasks, including zip ties. They've been quite reliable, and I've had one pair of Xcelite that I've used continually for over 30 years for making audio and lighting signal/data cables, and for making flush cuts on zip tie heads.

Japanese tools are sometimes better than others in their own special way. There seems to be a great deal of specialized tools in the Japanese market. Ko-ken tools makes cool stuff.

I have that tool. I am buying this brand exclusively because of relevance and quality.

For plastic zip ties I find nothing comes close to the Knipex Super Knips XL. Effortless, perfectly flush and the cut end doesn’t turn into a projectile. The smaller flush cutters shouldn’t really be used for zip ties but these larger ones work great.

@kittytrail

Жыл бұрын

try 3.peaks' SP-21 pliers. they're very effective for up to 7mm plastic ties and have a retention plate. were pretty cheap too when i got them. maybe more now with current inflation rates skyrocketin' like it's going to Mars in a hurry...

@TheSir2005

Жыл бұрын

@@kittytrail Those arent exactly beefy flush cutters, rated only up to 1.6mm cu. Same as regular super knips from Knipex and its just a matter of time before you break them if you use them on zip-ties. I use Piergiacomi TRR 58 G flush cutters for zip-ties, those are rated up to 2.6mm (10awg) cu.

@kittytrail

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSir2005 they're fine unless you want to cut hundreds of zip ties a day. bought four pairs 8 years ago and they're still going strong, cutting usually between 50-150 plastic zip ties per week and some odd copper jobs, flush cut is flush and they get in tight space easily. got some rebranded Piergiacomi, TR-58 i think, too but without the retention clip they're less useful. if i need beefier ones, the MP-125, 3.peaks too, does the trick depending on where the ties are or a Panduit GS2B gun which is still my favorite tool for the job.

@TheSir2005

Жыл бұрын

​@@kittytrail Im just saying that if you use small flush cutters rated up to like 1.6mm cu you are waiting until they fail when you use them on zip-ties. I do it with cheaper ones and have broken a few on zip-ties but dont care because they are cheap, i expect them to fail at some point. The internet is full with pictures of people complaining about their expensive Knipex super knips breaking because they use them on zip-ties.

No way, I just got something like this, shit. Thanks, Doc. This seems better than what I got.

Wonder how would work on jumper wires for soldering? Looks like would work good, tiny bit big, but, the small front area does look like might work 🤔

That 'magical tip angle' looks an awful lot like 45 degrees to me.

Where do you find them, Amazon and google find nothing

@chrisohanlon69

Жыл бұрын

There's a link in the description

I suppose those engineer cutters would be easier than a knife

Those are nice but I'm going to stick with my Knipex flush cutter.

@GtsAntoni1

Жыл бұрын

I thought exactly that. Until my beautiful Knipex ESD pliers snapped off right above the pivot. (I was not beating up on them). Same handle as the ones shown here. I bought a pair from this exact brand funnily enough; they've been superb. Made in Japan.

@RealJohnnyDingo

Жыл бұрын

knipex will probably replace those, doesn't hurt to ask.

@GtsAntoni1

Жыл бұрын

@@RealJohnnyDingo they've long been in the bin. I still have many Knipex tools I love and rely on, I'm just not blind to the possibility that sometimes there's better options.

@RealJohnnyDingo

Жыл бұрын

@@GtsAntoni1 I think I'd prefer these as well, everything I've tried from Engineer is top notch ☺️

Looks like a very good tool. I am just not a fan of these type of grips, those "tribal" patterns, not for me. Simple is better.

It’s a cuticle cutter