Klein Tools “16-1/4 in. Utility Cable Cutter”

4 reviews for Klein Tools “16-1/4 in. Utility Cable Cutter”

1. Rated 5 out of 5

   Vincenza Schmitt (verified owner) – October 25, 2022

   This Klein Tool 16-1/4 in. Utility Cable Cutter works great on cutting heavy gage wire. I use them when I cut my wire for my solar so I can hook up my batteries. Heavy duty and cuts a clean cut so I don’t have to keep cutting on it. The directions are easy to read and understand and simple to use. It is always good to have tools that you need and don’t have to run out anywhere.

2. Rated 5 out of 5

   Jeffery Turner (verified owner) – August 20, 2022

   The KLEIN TOOLS 16-1/4 IN. UTILITY CABLE CUTTER is a sturdy tool for cutting up to 350 mcm soft copper cable. It has hook jaw blades that grab and hold cable. The jaws are drop forged with a black oxide finish. The steel handles with vinyl grip makes for a good combination when cutting cable. They are heavy duty but still lightweight. They make a clean cut. Very nice

3. Rated 5 out of 5

   Joseph Koss (verified owner) – October 24, 2021

   Klein Hand Wire Cutter 63065 This tool is designed to cut electrical wire.My normal maximum wire size requirement is 4/0 copper as a single conductor which is 0.512 inches in Diameter. This particular cutter is designed for a max of 350 MCM wire which is two sizes larger at: 350 MCM insulated Aluminum is .746 Inch diameter350 MCM insulated copper is 0.817 inch diameter.When the Jaws are opened large enough for the 350 MCM wire you get about a 9 to 1 leverage multiplier. The leverage multiplier is 12.5 to 1.0 when jaws are nearly closed. if I can exert 100 lbs at all opening sizes, you get 900 lbs at the cut when the jaws are wide and gives 1,250 lbs across the wire when the jaws are nearly closed.I measured the opening on the cutter and it is about 1.3” in diameter. Wire larger than 1.3” will not fit the blade opening. Now consider BX wire which can typically be 2, 3 or 4 conductor with an additional ground wire surrounded by an aluminum shield. When you are talking about BX cable, the largest diameter would be 2/4 AWG (4 wires at 2 gauge each) with aluminum cover. This cable is at 1.195 in diameter. Much of the BX comes with a steel cover. The tool says no steel. Does the thin steel dull the cutter? Not sure. If it does, I have a BX shield cutter to clear the steel cover and then use the Klein tool to cut through the wires.I experimented with some 2/0 single conductor stranded wire. It took the tool with one handle on the ground and the other handle so I could lean on it, but it cut cleanly. I had just about 120 lbs of pressure on the handles. I would think the 350 MCM would take two people pushing down.I also experimented with plastic covering for external wire runs. I was very pleased with the smoothness of the cut. In one of the pictures are two pieces of this tubing. The rough cut was with a box knife and the smooth cut was with the Klein tool. The cutter has strong plastic covers on the ends of the cutter handles. I believe this is for comfort and not for electrical insulation. It may be a good electrical insulator, but I would never recommend cutting any live wire and especially not these sizes. If you have any grime on the handles, it may be no longer insulated.This tool will need a 17 to 18” long bag to carry it to the work site. It is at 4.5 inches laid flat. The tool could also stick out of a tool bucket conveniently. When the tool was fully closed, I did not find any significant sharp edges that would cut hands when picking up at any spot on the tool (the sharp cutting edges are fully covered when closed). I am sure this tool could cut other things beside wire. Using the tool to cut off nails, security cables, chains, etc. would probably result in dulling the blades. You can cut these non-wire items with other tools like a hacksaw. When you close the blades, you are done. It should reduce a lot of time spent using an alternative tool.For normal home electrical and smaller industrial electrical, this tool should provide you years of service.

4. Rated 5 out of 5

   Waino Kunze (verified owner) – August 21, 2021

   KLEIN TOOLS made for professionals since 1857. This utility cable cutter is designed to strip the insulated coating on wiring and cut thru soft copper up to 177.3 mm2. Designed with the Hook-Jaw grab and to hold cable and makes clean cuts with precision. Made from dropped forged steel for strength and durability. With the beveled lip design it assures positive mating and the blades come together to assure the proper tension for precise cutting with a special designed nut to lock the tension between the blades. All of my electrical tools bare the Klein name and are made in the “GOOD OLD USA”.